Actress, comedian, best-selling author and host of “Chelsea Lately,†Handler is one of the “in†crowd of celebrities, without actually trying to be there. Her talk show brings on guests who may or may not already be friends, and she is not afraid to ask biting questions or revisit awkward situations. The former stand-up is known for that same biting comedy, but will throw herself, and her drinking, in for good effect. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)