Chelsea Handler Calls Marriage Outdated, Puts Freedom First

Overview

• Chelsea Handler, in coverage published Monday, drew fresh attention for podcast remarks rejecting marriage as outdated.
• She called marriage a patriarchal setup and said it can make a person feel like property.
• Handler said she is not seeking a partner, prefers casual encounters, and values being able to travel without checking in.
• She joked that she might still marry someday despite her long‑held criticism of the institution.
• Reports say she is dating a younger man she calls “Cowboy,” whom she met at a Las Vegas blackjack table and later traveled with to Antarctica, as many fans praised her embrace of autonomy.