Chelsea Handler goes wild for Lapland – comedian's nude photos and honest thoughts on the Finnish people
American comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler has been causing quite a stir on Finnish social media in recent days. She's made her way to Finnish Lapland and certainly hasn't stayed quiet in the corner. Quite the opposite. Handler has thrown herself wholeheartedly into the local vibe – and that's meant some rather daring pictures on her social media channels.
Handler's trip has grabbed attention both here at home and internationally. And no wonder, because it's not every day a Hollywood star poses stark naked in our snowdrifts. But that's exactly what Chelsea did. The snow might cover everything except Handler's sense of humour and self-confidence.
Nude photos from the fells and snowy landscapes
Handler's social media updates from Lapland have been a direct continuation of her signature style: unfiltered, straight-talking and above all, funny. She's posted pictures of herself enjoying the snow in woolly socks and, of course, those most talked-about shots where she poses completely naked against Lapland's breathtaking scenery. Perhaps not the most conventional way to appreciate nature, but certainly an effective way to draw an audience. And yes, the images have spread like wildfire across social media, leaving Finns both astonished and charmed in equal measure.
So, what does Chelsea really think of Finland?
But Handler's visit is about more than just daring photos. She's clearly done her homework on Finnishness and has been openly sharing her experiences. She's particularly praised the local atmosphere and nature, but also the easy-going attitude of the Finnish people. According to her, there's something special about us that you rarely find elsewhere. She's joked that here you can be completely yourself – even without clothes if the mood takes you. This is, of course, a comedian's exaggeration, but it does show how liberating she's found Finland to be.
Her comments haven't gone unnoticed. Finns have welcomed Handler with open arms, and social media is filled with proud posts. It's always nice when a global star enjoys their time here and sings our praises. Chelsea Handler has managed what many other tourists fail to do: she's looked beneath the surface and genuinely connected with the Finnish spirit of sisu and our sense of humour.
Five things Chelsea Handler has learned in Finland:
- Ice-hole swimming is the best therapy: She took the plunge into an ice hole for the first time and compared it to a spiritual rebirth.
- Finns don't say much, but they mean what they say: She appreciates the sincerity and the lack of pointless small talk.
- The light in Lapland is truly unique: She's said she's completely captivated by the blue hour of the polar night and the Northern Lights.
- Silence isn't boring, it's calming: She joked that being here finally quietened the noise inside her own head.
- Nudity in the snow is more invigorating than you'd think: She's proven this one by her own example.
Handler's visit is definitely a refreshing highlight in the gloom of January. She brings a touch of Hollywood glitz, but does it in such an endearing and self-deprecating way that you can't help but admire her. Let's hope Chelsea Handler enjoys her stay and comes back again – whether with clothes on or off. The main thing is that she has a good time and keeps praising Finland to the world. And best of all, she's got us laughing at ourselves and at the fact that we really do have the world's most beautiful, albeit slightly chilly, playground.