Chelsea Handler, known for her sharp comedic style, took a jab at First Lady Melania Trump during the Critics Choice Awards on Friday.
Hosting the event for the third consecutive year, Handler made a pointed remark about Trump while referencing a major film of the year.
“It was a huge year for biopics … ‘Anora,’ about Melania Trump,” Handler quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.
The comment alluded to Anora, a 2024 film that, according to IMDb, follows the story of a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries a rich kid of an oligarch.
As news of the marriage reaches Russia, the protagonist’s fairytale is threatened, setting the stage for a dramatic turn of events.
Handler’s joke sparked discussion, adding to the evening’s mix of entertainment and politically charged moments.
Many saw this joke as “nasty” and completely unnecessary. The First Lady has been a quiet force, choosing not to be vocal. She has stayed out of the spotlight, allowing her husband to take center stage. Yet, many still choose to criticize her.
Chelsea Handler took multiple sharp jabs during the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, targeting several high-profile figures and hot-button topics.
In addition to her remark about First Lady Melania Trump, Handler took aim at Cheryl Hines, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
“Those who didn’t win at Friday night’s awards show will just be in the background, questioning your life choices, like Cheryl Hines at a Senate confirmation hearing,” Handler quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.
