Cheryl Hines is finally speaking out after Chelsea Handler publicly claimed she was sold a “toxic” home, and she’s not holding back. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star is addressing the accusations head-on, questioning both the timing and the validity of Chelsea Handler’s claims, which have been making headlines following comments on her podcast.
Cheryl Hines Questions Timing Of Chelsea Handler’s Claims
Appearing in a preview clip from an upcoming episode of the “Tomi Lahren” podcast and obtained by PEOPLE, the actress pointed out that Handler waited years before speaking out. Handler “bought this house five years ago and she’s just now complaining about it, which is also, I don’t know that she’s getting a lot of sympathy from people.”
“She’s buying a $6 million house,” she continued, before adding that claims the house was “toxic” don’t “make sense.” “And talking about how she feels duped and that we tried to sell her a house that was, her word, ‘toxic,’ which also doesn’t make sense,” Hines added.
Hines Defends Herself With Personal Note Claim
According to Hines, her actions after the sale don’t line up with the accusations. The actress revealed she reached out to Handler personally after the purchase.
“I did write her a personal note when she moved in, just saying how much we love the house,” she said. “And I hope that she has a beautiful life in this house. And if you need anything, call me. And I left my number. So I don’t know. If we were trying to unload a toxic house on her, I wouldn’t have left my number.”
Hines didn’t stop there. She also questioned Handler’s motives.
Cheryl Hines Accuses Chelsea Handler Of Chasing Attention
The actress suggested the timing of the claims could be tied to attention or even an attempt to poke fun at her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “So, what are you going to do? She’s trying to get a laugh, I guess, and some likes,” Hines expressed.
Kennedy currently serves as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and is part of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement.
His tenure has also sparked significant controversy, with critics questioning his approach to public health policy. A recent review from Protect Our Care described his agenda as “a wrecking ball” for U.S. public health, warning that policy decisions, funding cuts, and the spread of misinformation could have serious consequences.
“In one year, RFK Jr. has made America sicker,” Brad Woodhouse, executive director of Protect Our Care, said during a news conference. “He’s undermined public trust…he’s wreaked havoc on our nation’s public health system.”
Chelsea Handler Doubles Down On ‘Toxic House’ Claims
Handler, however, has stood by her claims, detailing her experience during episodes of her “Dear Chelsea” podcast. “I bought RFK Jr.’s house in Los Angeles five years ago. I still have not lived in this house, that’s how f-cked up this house was,” she said.
Handler reportedly purchased the couple’s former Brentwood, Los Angeles home for $5.9 million, complete with five bedrooms, a pool, and, according to her, more than a few unexpected issues. “It was a disaster,” she claimed. “And I didn’t know it going in because everything was, you know, under wraps.”
Handler went on to describe issues with the home that were not disclosed during the inspection and said she later learned of more serious problems. “This house is the most toxic environment,” the comedian continued. “You cannot live here for at least two years.”
She also criticized the condition of the property, adding, “Now we have to remove his illegal bullsh-t from my property and I’m like, how did they not find this upon the first inspection?”
Chelsea Handler Claps Back At Cheryl Hines’ Note
After realizing the home she purchased came with far more problems than expected, Handler didn’t hold back when recalling one detail that stuck with her. According to the comedian, Hines left a note after the sale that read, “Let us know if there’s anything we can do for you, Chelsea.”
Handler admitted the message didn’t land the way it was likely intended. “I’m like, ‘Yeah, how about a f-cking foundation?’ That’s something you could do for me,” Handler retorted, clearly frustrated by the situation at the time.
Despite her strong reaction, Handler shared that she’s since moved on from the experience, noting she is no longer “angry” and has gotten over the ordeal.
