Chelsea Handler Opens Up About 'Nightmare' Childhood in New Jersey-and Escape To Find Fame in Los Angeles
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Comedian Chelsea Handler, now a celebrated figure in Hollywood, reflects on her challenging childhood in Livingston, NJ, where she battled for attention as the youngest of six siblings. Her father, a used-car dealer, created a chaotic home environment, exacerbating feelings of neglect. Despite her mother's loving demeanor, the family lacked structure. Handler's experiences, including summer visits to a modest property in Martha's Vineyard, contributed to her unique perspective, which she explores in her latest book, "I'll Have What She's Having."
Handler reflects on her childhood experiences as the youngest sibling, expressing feelings of neglect and a desire for more attention from her parents.
Chelsea Handler describes her upbringing in a chaotic household, highlighting the lack of structure and the conflict with her father over his attitudes.
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