You’ll Definitely Want What Chelsea Handler Is Having …

I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler

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Chelsea Handler’s latest book, I’ll Have What She’s Having, is a whirlwind of personal revelations, hard-earned wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments that will keep you hooked from start to finish. From the moment she packed up her car at nineteen and left suburban New Jersey for Los Angeles — along with a cocaine-carrying bartender she quickly ditched — Handler’s journey has been anything but ordinary. She hilariously recounts her early struggles, from failing at temp jobs to receiving a brutal but transformative dose of honesty from none other than Jane Fonda at a Hollywood party. Even past setbacks, like an underwhelming performance in Montreal, serve as steppingstones toward the bold, self-assured woman she is today.

The Fearless Evolution of Chelsea Handler

We know Chelsea Handler as a fearless comedian, best-selling author, activist, and podcaster, but this book shows us a woman who is also deeply introspective, resilient, and endlessly evolving. As she turns fifty, she does so with a sense of magic, embracing life’s lessons and channeling her wisdom into new ventures — including her very own Vodka Lemonade. This entrepreneurial move ties back to her childhood antics, like spiking lemonade at her grammar school stand and using the profits to snag herself a first-class plane ticket — while her family flew coach.

What makes this memoir stand out is Handler’s unfiltered honesty about both her triumphs and failures. She embraces self-discovery with openness, acknowledging her mistakes while celebrating her growth. Even the tough moments — like Jane Fonda calling her out—become lessons in sisterhood rather than setbacks. And in true Handler fashion, when one door closes (like her Montreal mishap) another swings wide open — like an unexpected performance in LA that changed her career trajectory overnight.

Laughing Through Life Lessons and Second Chances

The book brims with a mix of hilarity and heartfelt reflection. We see Handler’s fierce independence, her dedication to therapy and self-awareness, and her unwavering belief in the power of female solidarity. She challenges traditional expectations, choosing a life without marriage or children while fully embracing her role as an aunt and mentor. She proves that maternal instincts aren’t confined to motherhood but rather exist in the ways we show up for those we love.

Handler’s vibrant personality leaps off the pages, inviting readers into her world of comedy, friendship, and unwavering loyalty. She’s outspoken against selfishness and champions generosity — traits made evident by her willingness to host loved ones at her homes in Mallorca and Whistler. Even when she fell ill with Covid in Mallorca, her friends refused to leave her side, a testament to the deep bonds she cultivates.

Reinvention, Resilience, and Owning Your Story

At its core, I’ll Have What She’s Having is about owning your narrative, embracing change, and showing up for yourself and others. Handler’s courageous approach to life is an inspiring reminder that reinvention is always possible, and that happiness lies in being unapologetically yourself. With humor, heart, and unshakable confidence, she delivers a memoir that is as empowering as it is entertaining. At fifty, Chelsea Handler is living proof that life only gets better with age — and that, yes, we definitely want what she’s having.