Chelsea Handler Accuses RFK Jr. of Selling Toxic LA Home

Comedian Chelsea Handler has accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, of selling her a Los Angeles home in such poor condition that she has been unable to live there for five years. Handler, 51, detailed the issues during a recent episode of her podcast, Dear Chelsea, describing the property as a disaster that required extensive renovations.

The five-bedroom home, located in the Brentwood neighborhood's Mandeville Canyon area, was purchased by Handler in October 2021 for approximately $5.9 million. Built in 1937, the 5,474-square-foot residence sits on nearly half an acre and features six bathrooms, a spacious backyard, and a pool. The transaction occurred through private trusts, which kept the identities of both the buyer and sellers anonymous at the time. Handler stated she was unaware the previous owners were Kennedy, now the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hines, known for her role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, until after the sale.

According to Handler, problems surfaced during post-purchase inspections. She recounted that inspectors described the house as having "the most toxic environment" and warned that it would be uninhabitable for...