Dear Chelsea: "Argentinean? with Camila Morrone"

Podcast: Dear Chelsea
Host: Chelsea Handler (with co-host Katherine Law)
Guest: Camila Morrone
Date: April 2, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Dear Chelsea features actress Camila Morrone for a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about her Argentine roots, family, career, superstitions, and womanhood. Camila, best known for "Daisy Jones & The Six," "Night Manager 2," and other upcoming projects, joins Chelsea and Katherine to tackle listener advice calls and share her unique perspective, especially around female ascension, family dynamics, and growing up in LA and New York.

Main Topics & Key Insights

1. Life Between New York and LA ([07:00]–[15:41])

• Camila’s Move to New York:
  • Camila shares her decision to leave LA for New York post-pandemic, seeking excitement and diversity.
  • “I just wanted to, like, wake up and go to the theater if I wanted to ... I didn't recreationally walk in LA in 25 years.” (Camila, [08:18])
• Differences Between the Cities:
  • Camila describes LA as more insular and less dynamic socially.
  • Chelsea agrees: “LA is a city that happens behind closed doors ... it's all inside somewhere.” (Katherine, [15:13])
  • Both agree that New York forces you out of your comfort zone: “I feel like living in New York you push yourself to be a little bit more exploratory and go out and try new things.” (Camila, [15:24])
• On Public Transport:
  • Camila is a subway person; Chelsea is not: “I hate underground transportation. There’s something about that smell that I can’t get past.” (Chelsea, [09:27])

2. Camila’s Argentine Roots and Family ([10:22]–[12:40])

• Identity and Heritage:
  • Chelsea and Camila have a playful debate on the correct term: Argentine, Argentinian, or Argentex.
  • “Is that the proper way to say Argentinian? Argentina? ... I actually don’t know – Argentinian, Argentine…” (Chelsea and Camila, [10:26]–[10:30])
• Family Backstory:
  • Both parents are from Buenos Aires, met at a club called Tequila, and had Camila soon after.
  • Divorce at age 7 led to Camila shuttling between homes: “I hated it ... just like typical child of divorce parents stuff. But I got to live all over LA.” (Camila, [11:40])

3. Industry Talk & Female Empowerment ([17:53]–[21:04])

• Working with Female Directors:
  • Camila notes how much the industry is shifting, having “almost exclusively worked with female directors” in recent years ([18:08]).
• Patricia Arquette:
  • Camila has glowing praise for Arquette as both collaborator and friend, recounting Arquette’s eccentric, kind personality on set:
    • “She’s also, like, very, like, kooky hippie … and my favorite part about Patricia: she’ll comment publicly on people’s relationship dramas on Instagram.” (Camila, [18:36]–[19:14])

4. Language & Acting Across Cultures ([20:17]–[21:10])

• Camila discusses using both Spanish (including Colombian dialects) and English in her roles.
  • Chelsea jokes about learning Spanish: “My first Spanish maestra was from Colombia and she was like, that is the Spanish … and I’m like, neutral?” (Chelsea, [20:31])
• Both laugh about the regional differences in Spanish and some NSFW vocabulary.
  • “They use the word cojer a lot, which means to fuck. They use it for everything.” (Camila, [21:04])

5. Career, Age, and Female Ascension ([28:23]–[33:33])

• Redefining Milestones:
  • Chelsea shares a story about Anya Taylor-Joy and the concept of continuous female growth:
    • "As long as women are here, especially for women, as long as we're here, we're in ascension. When we die, then it's over." (Chelsea, [28:50])
• Industry Age Bias & Unlearning Limits:
  • Camila articulates the “finite” timeline actresses face and her hopes for ongoing change:
    • “The leading lady is meant to, like, die out at, you know, 36 or 38 years old. ... I find that really confusing and scary.” (Camila, [31:33])
    • Chelsea challenges this narrative with examples of actresses working well into their 50s and beyond: “Look at Patricia Arquette ... People are working in their 50s and 60s like never before.” ([32:01])

6. Superstitions and Quirks ([33:06]–[35:53])

• Cultural Superstitions:
  • Camila shares many superstitions inherited from her mom:
    • Purse on the floor brings bad luck, no salt hand to hand, black cat rituals, never passing under ladders.
    • “If it touched me hand to hand, it’s ... over the left shoulder. No umbrella indoors … Splitting a pole.” (Camila, [34:52])
  • Chelsea confesses: “I put my purse on the ground all the time.” ([33:27])

7. Listener Advice Calls

Question 1: Should I Disinvite My Trash-Talking Dad from My Wedding? ([42:13]–[44:54])

• Situation: Dad trashes mom on social media before a wedding; caller wonders if they should disinvite dad.
• Chelsea: “That is totally unacceptable ... that is a perfect reason to disinvite him from the wedding.” ([43:11])
• Camila: Advises a conversation first, but sets a clear boundary: “If you can control yourself, you're super wanted. If you can't, then you're not coming. And that's my boundary.” ([44:31])

Question 2: ChatGPT Broke Up With Me By Proxy ([45:41]–[53:54])

• Situation: Caitlin’s boyfriend breaks up after consulting ChatGPT; she faces illness, work stress, and wonders if she’s “too independent.”
• Update: They’re back together, working through things with actual human communication.
• Chelsea: “When you are in a state of overwhelm, there are no decisions to be made like that. ... it is important to recognize when you're in those moments...” ([50:29])
• Camila: “You're really brave for going through (endometriosis surgery). It's very isolating and lonely ... and that's a really particular thing to be going through during a breakup.” ([51:26])

Question 3: Should I Contact My Estranged Half-Siblings? ([57:24]–[62:23])

• Situation: Caller Lee wonders if she should reach out to distant half-siblings.
• Camila: Shares her own experience gaining half-siblings at 18: “It has been the biggest gift of my life ... I think it’s ... why, you know, yes, it’s Pandora’s box, but it looks like you’re stable enough and emotionally mature enough to handle whatever can come your way.” ([57:53]–[58:52])
• Chelsea: Recommends a sensitive message giving space and options: “Go at it with sensitivity and love ... just say, listen, I'm really curious. ... but I also want to be sensitive to your feelings and ... if there's any avenue for us to get to know each other, I’d love to do that.” ([60:45])

Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

• On New York vs LA:
  • “Living in New York, you, like, push yourself to be a little bit more exploratory and go out and try new things.” (Camila, [15:24])
• On Career Peaks:
  • “I’m more excited now than ever because I look at everything as an ascension ... as long as women are here, we're in ascension.” (Chelsea, [28:49])
• On Superstitions:
  • “I was in your powder room, holding onto the wall with my ch — I can't lose money.” (Camila, [33:41])
• On Growing Sibling Love:
  • “Your love expands. Like, with each child, your heart grows bigger and bigger ... and you just bring them all in.” (Chelsea, [67:00])

Episode Structure & Timestamps

• [04:35] Chelsea's update: touring and her Instagram dating stories
• [06:59] Welcoming Camila Morrone; NY/LA banter & family life
• [17:53] Career talk: Female-led projects, story about Patricia Arquette
• [28:23] Discussion on female ascension, aging, and industry norms
• [33:06] Advice call segment: superstitions, contractor drama, platitudes
• [42:13] Advice: trash-talking dad at wedding
• [45:41] Advice: ChatGPT break-up and endometriosis
• [57:24] Advice: contacting estranged siblings
• [66:46] Reflections on sibling jealousy, love, and favorites
• [68:37] Goodbyes and Camila’s upcoming projects

Tone & Atmosphere

• Warm, witty, and direct. Chelsea tackles topics with candor and playful sarcasm, while Camila displays humor and real vulnerability. The episode blends comedy with sincerity, especially on topics of family, female advancement, and personal struggle.

Final Thoughts

This episode is an engaging mix of celebrity conversation, real-life advice, and comedic rapport. Camila Morrone shines as an honest, down-to-earth guest unafraid to discuss difficult subjects, and Chelsea Handler keeps the energy up with her classic mix of brutal honesty and warmth.

Memorable advice?
Don’t make decisions while in emotional overwhelm, reach out to family when you feel the ping, and always use eyebrow gel.

For more Chelsea, catch her on tour or follow her social (chelseahandler.com). For more Camila, check her in "Night Manager 2," "Daisy Jones & The Six," and upcoming Netflix releases.