Handler Claps Back at Gillis Over Racist SNL Firing

During Netflix's star-studded The Roast of Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler delivered a sharp retort to comedian Shane Gillis. Gillis, who was famously fired from Saturday Night Live shortly after being hired, had introduced Handler with jokes that included calling her a "Zionist" and referencing her past attendance at a dinner with Jeffrey Epstein. Handler did not hold back when it was her turn to speak at the roast. She directly addressed Gillis's past controversies, reminding the audience of his swift dismissal from SNL. This firing occurred four days after his hiring due to public outcry over his use of racial and homophobic slurs. Handler specifically targeted Gillis's history of making racist jokes about Chinese people. She humorously contrasted Chinatown and Koreatown to explain the difference between Judaism and Zionism, while also mocking Gillis's appearance by comparing him to a "steamed dumpling."