Chelsea Handler’s old Jeffrey Epstein remarks and 50 Cent relationship drama resurface after Netflix's Kevin Hart roast

Chelsea Handler is once again making headlines after old comments about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and her past relationship with rapper 50 Cent resurfaced online following her appearance at a recent roast event for Kevin Hart.

The comedian’s sharp jokes during the roast sparked renewed social media attention around several controversial moments from her past interviews and public appearances.

During the roast, Handler was roasted by Shane Gillis, who said, “Chelsea is a Zionist. Not saying that's a good or bad thing. Speaking of dead kids...” While she shot back saying, “Shane, just so you know, Judaism and Zionism are two different things. Just like how Chinatown and Koreatown are two different things, but your favourite slur works in both places,” it was enough to spark debate on social media and bring renewed focus on her mention of being at an Epstein dinner.

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Handler also called out the dais, saying it was full of pedophiles, rapists, and white supremacists, and Internet was again quick to point that it was her who had earlier diner with Epstein and Woody Allan.

Chelsea Handler’s old Epstein dinner comments go viral again

One of the clips being widely circulated online involves Handler previously speaking about attending a dinner where Epstein was allegedly present.

Handler has publicly stated multiple times that she attended only one dinner at Epstein’s mansion and denied any association with him. In interviews, she said she did not know Epstein personally and had never visited his private island or flown on his plane.

While there is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Handler, the renewed attention around the comments quickly spread across social media platforms after the Kevin Hart roast aired.

50 Cent relationship drama also returns to spotlight

Apart from the Epstein-related discussion, Handler’s former relationship with 50 Cent also became a talking point again online.

The comedian dated the rapper briefly in 2010, and both have publicly joked about the relationship over the years. However, several past interviews and comments about their breakup began resurfacing once more amid the renewed attention around Handler.

Fans shared old clips and social media posts involving the former couple, with many revisiting their public back-and-forth exchanges from the past decade.

Kevin Hart roast sparks wider online reactions

The renewed conversation appears to have been triggered by Handler’s appearance during Kevin Hart’s roast event, where her edgy comedic style once again grabbed attention online.

Roast events often revive older celebrity controversies and viral moments, and Handler’s set seemingly prompted internet users to revisit several chapters from her public life and career.