March 18, 2026, 9:39 a.m. ET
Chelsea Handler’s gripe with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines hits close to home.
Handler revealed on a March 5 episode of her podcast “Dear Chelsea” that she bought a Los Angeles home from the couple five years ago, but has yet to live in it.
“It was a disaster,” Handler said, adding that she did not know who she was purchasing the home from because it was in a trust.
“When they opened up the house, they were like, this house is the most toxic environment, you cannot live here for at least two years,” she continued.
The comedian, who shared the story after a listener called in about seeing Kennedy at their gym, said she has “my own issues” with the DHS secretary.
“The idea that this guy is in charge of the health of our country when he didn’t even have a proper foundation at his house,” Handler added.
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Kennedy and Hines for comment.
Chelsea Handler says RFK Jr., Cheryl Hines’ former home is ‘cursed’
Handler said “everything has been redone” in the house she bought from Kennedy and Hines, but she has yet to move in because it has not passed an inspection.
“He has like a little outdoor storage unit that’s been there since I bought the property — And they’re like, ‘this is illegal,’ and I’m like, ‘oh my God,'” she said.
“It’s cursed,” Handler added. “I mean, three people have come in and said this house is cursed.”
Handler reportedly bought the Brentwood, California, home from Kennedy and Hines for $5.9 million in 2021, according to Realtor.com.
Kennedy and Hines have since moved to Washington, D.C., with the DHS secretary reportedly having purchased a $4.4 million Georgetown townhouse last year.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
