Chelsea Handler lets loose in Lapland – Comedian's naked photos and honest words about the Finnish people
American comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler has been taking over Finnish social media in recent days. She's made her way to Finnish Lapland, and she certainly hasn't been sitting quietly in a corner. Quite the opposite. Handler has thrown herself wholeheartedly into the local vibe – and that has also meant some pretty bold pictures on her social channels.
Handler's trip has been turning heads both here at home and internationally. And it's no wonder, because it's not every day you see a Hollywood star posing stark naked in our snowy landscapes. But that's exactly what Chelsea did. The snow covers everything except Handler's sense of humour and self-confidence.
Naked photos from the snowy fells
Handler's social media updates from Lapland have been a direct continuation of her signature style: unfiltered, outspoken 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 the stunning backdrop of Lapland. Maybe not the most traditional way to appreciate nature, but certainly an effective way to grab attention. And yes, the photos have spread like wildfire across social media, leaving the Finns both astonished and delighted at the same time.
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 laid-back attitude of the Finnish people. According to her, we've got something special that you rarely find elsewhere in the world. She's joked that here you can be completely yourself – even without clothes, if that's how you feel. This is, of course, a comedian's exaggeration, but it speaks volumes about how liberating she's found Finland to be.
Her comments haven't gone unnoticed. The Finns have welcomed Handler with open arms, and social media is filled with proud posts. It's always brilliant when a global superstar enjoys their time here and sings our praises. Chelsea Handler has managed to do what many other tourists fail at: 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 swimming is the best therapy: She took her first-ever dip in an ice hole and compared it to a spiritual rebirth.
- Finns are quiet, but they mean what they say: She appreciates the sincerity and the fact that there's no pointless small talk.
- The light in Lapland is something else: She's said she's completely enchanted by the blue hour of the polar night and the northern lights.
- Silence isn't boring, it's soothing: She's joked that here, her head finally went quiet.
- Naked frolicking 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 break in the gloom of January. She brings a touch of Hollywood glitz with her, but does it in such a likeable and self-deprecating way that you can't help but admire it. Let's hope Chelsea Handler enjoys her stay and comes back again – whether with her clothes on or off. The main thing is that she's having a good time and keeps singing Finland's praises 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, if slightly chilly, playground.