The Chelsea Handler comedian said he had three abortions while at school and replaced Jimmy Kimmel as guest host on his late-night show.
Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live Monday night, the 47-year-old comedian opened up about his experience with abortion following the recent Supreme Court ruling that ousted Rowe v. Wade. Handler opened on his first night to replace Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show, which continues this week.
In her opening remarks, Handler said she had three abortions at school. The following night, the star shared how she wanted her alma mater in New Jersey to feel talking about her.
“I recently learned that my high school in New Jersey, Livingston High School. Refuse to introduce me to their alumni fame,” he began, noting that both alumni Jason Alexander and Chris Christie were accept.
“The school was annoyed with me talking about abortion so much I decide to start a mass campaign,” he continue. First, you have to donate to Planned Parenthood, then line up, then vote. But when you’re done, go online and tweet a message to the school district via my alma mater @LivSchools. Tell them how you feel about this disgusting injustice and use the hashtag #Hall4Handler.” “Have fun with him.
Make me proud,” concluded Handler. “Livingston High School hall is in your yard.
Livingston Public Schools did not directly respond to news request for comment. However, in a New York Post statement, a Livingston Public Schools spokesperson dismissed Handler’s claims.
“On behalf of the now Livingston Public Schools administration team. Miss Handleris not denied entry to the LEF Hall of Fame,” Michelle Bent, communications and community coordinator, said in a statement.
“Following an email exchange with her representative in February/March 2022 about how the region can honor Ms. Handler and lengthy discussions with the Livingston Education Foundation (LEF). The district inform its representatives that next time LEF would be considered a candidate. under consideration,” continued Bent.