Chelsea Handler, 50, and Ralph Fiennes, 62, turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty on March 2, 2025, leaving arm-in-arm and beaming with smiles.
Sources say the comedian and the “Conclave” actor, fresh off a flirty Critics Choice Awards moment, fueled buzz about a budding romance. Handler swapped gold heels for white sneakers under her silver Khoon Hooi gown, while Fiennes rocked a classic black tuxedo.
Their cozy exit follows a viral exchange at the Feb. 7 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Handler. She reenacted a “Babygirl” scene, chugging milk as Fiennes purred “Good girl” and urged her on.
Fans went wild, spotting chemistry beyond the script. Now, after the Oscars, their laughter and linked arms hint at more.
Flirty Past Sets Stage
The Critics Choice bit—where Handler praised Nicole Kidman’s “Babygirl” and jokingly tied it to a “sexy intern”—set tongues wagging. Fiennes joined in, echoing the film’s sultry vibe. Transitioning from that playful spark, their Oscars night out amplified speculation.
Neither has confirmed a romance, but Handler hinted at a new love on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, saying she’s been with someone for six or seven months—someone she’s known and admired for years.
Handler’s Heart in Focus
Handler, who split from Jo Koy nearly three years ago over clashing views, told “Armchair Expert” she chose herself over compromise. Now, her Oscars glow with Fiennes suggests a fresh chapter.
For Fiennes, a best actor nominee who lost to Adrien Brody, the night ended on a high note off-screen. Are they Hollywood’s newest odd couple? The buzz says yes, but only time will tell.
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