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Chelsea Handler recently opened up about her tumultuous experience with a particular property she bought from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines, which she humorously described as “cursed.” Although she’s made a name for herself in the real estate arena by securing several properties over the years, this particular investment proved to be more troublesome than she had anticipated.
Throughout her career, Chelsea Handler has been an open book, discussing everything from her Hollywood beginnings to personal relationships in her books and shows. Her podcast offers yet another platform for her to engage with her audience, and in this particular episode, she delved into the details of her real estate misadventure. Despite her expertise and success in the housing market, this purchase from the Kennedy-Hines household stands out as a regrettable decision.
Chelsea Handler opens up about the “nightmare” house she bought from RFK Jr.
Chelsea Handler has made a career out of talking to people about her life. She’s shared details of her romances, of her early career in Hollywood, and even tales from her youth in her books. Her podcast, Dear Chelsea, expands on that empire. During a recent episode of the show, she chatted a bit about real estate, sharing tales about the nightmare property she purchased from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Hines, without knowing it.
Apparently, in 2021, Chelsea Handler plunked down over $5 million for a Los Angeles area house that promised solid indoor-outdoor living and other amenities. What the talk show host found, however, was a nightmare. Handler said the seller, whom she later learned was RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines, left behind a “toxic environment” that took years to fix.
Handler said an unauthorized outbuilding had to be removed and that foundation issues plagued the structure. The famed comedian said things were so bad that she couldn’t live in the home for years. Handler contends that she didn’t know who she was buying the home from, either, claiming she purchased the property from a trust.
Where do RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines live now?
While Handler admitted that she spent years living elsewhere while contractors and construction workers made the home livable, she is currently residing in the home. RFK and Hines, on the other hand, are now living clear across the country. Initial reports indicated Hines had no plans on leaving Los Angeles behind to join RFK Jr. in Washington, D.C. Still, she did end up moving.
The fellow comedian didn’t pack up and head east until her husband purchased a very expensive townhome, though. According to Realtor, RFK Jr. laid out $4.43 million on a four-bedroom townhouse in the elite neighborhood of Georgetown. The purchase was made in April 2025. By August, Hines appeared to be living in the property full-time.
RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines have not yet commented on Handler’s admission about the home she purchased from them.