Chelsea Handler honors Rob Reiner, wife at Critics Choice Awards
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Key Points:
- Chelsea Handler opened the 2026 Critics Choice Awards with a heartfelt tribute to director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, who were tragically murdered in their Brentwood home on December 14.
- Handler praised Rob Reiner as "the nicest guy in Hollywood," recalling his warmth and genuine interest in conversations about politics, film, and beauty trends.
- The couple’s son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with their murders and is scheduled to appear in court on January 7.
- Handler also highlighted the Reiners’ tireless commitment to important causes, emphasizing their core value of decency.
- Injecting humor into the ceremony, Handler joked about Leonardo DiCaprio’s travel delays that prevented him from attending the
