Chelsea Handlerdid not hold back during her 2023Critics Choice Awardsmonologue.
Taking the stage to host the ceremony on Sunday at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Handler hilariously joked about several of her Hollywood peers, including fellow comedian and late night talk show hostJames Corden. She did so while referencing FX’sThe Bear.
“The cast ofThe Bearis here. Awesome show,” Handler, 47, began. “They showed us how grueling and absolutely miserable working in the restaurant industry can be. And they didn’t even have to wait on James Corden.”
Handler’s joke referencedaccusations against Corden’s behaviorwhile previously visiting the restaurant Balthazar in New York City. Last fall,owner Keith McNally called out Corden, 44, for being “the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago.” McNally even banned Corden from the eatery.
Corden has sinceapologized for his actions.
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Aside from Corden, Handler made several more playful jabs in her legendary monologue.
As the comic spoke about “badass"Viola Davis' training for her critically-acclaimed filmThe Woman King, she crafted a joke about Nick Cannon.
“As part of Viola’s training for the film, she was given a DNA test to determine the best workout regimen for her genetic makeup,” Handler said. “Which also coincidentally revealed that she is Nick Cannon’s daughter.”
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While speaking aboutCate Blanchett’s work inTar, Handler seemingly called outEllen DeGenereswithout directly naming her. Handler referenced thetoxic work environmentscandal that emerged from the fellow comedian’s former talk show.
Handler even went after today’s celebrity diet culture, calling out stars who have been controversially using ozempic — a medication meant for those with diabetes — for weight loss.
Handler added: “Even my housekeeper’s on ozempic.”
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The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards are airing live on The CW.
source: people.com
