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Chelsea Devantez
Born
New Mexico, U.S.
Education
OccupationsAuthor, comedian, director, podcaster
Years active2017–present
Notable work
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​
Websitewww.chelsearosedevantez.com

Chelsea Devantez is an American author, comedian, director, and podcaster. Devantez was nominated for an Emmy in 2022 for Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program for The Problem with Jon Stewart where she was Head Writer.[1][2][3]

Her television credits include Not Dead Yet, Girls5Eva, Bless This Mess, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and The Gong Show.[4][5]

Her 2024 memoir, I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going To Anyway), was a New York Times Bestseller. Her podcast, Glamorous Trash has over six million downloads.[6]

Early life and education

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Chelsea Devantez was raised by a single mom in New Mexico.[7][8] She studied at the United World College and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts on scholarships. She spent a semester abroad in Chicago's Comedy Studies program at The Second City.[9]

Career

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After college, Devantez moved to Chicago and became a Second City regular, which included doing improv shows on cruise ships, touring companies, and on the main stage.[10]

Her first job as a writer on a television series was for an un-aired Jon Stewart animated project.[11][12]

In March 2020, her short film Basic, premiered at SXSW.[13][14] In 2026, Devantez returned to SXSW with Basic, the feature film she directed, starring Leighton Meister and Ashley Park.[15][16][17][18]

Devantez launched the podcast, Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast in 2020.[19] It was originally called Celebrity Book Club and the first book covered was Mariah Carey's 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.[20]

In 2021, Devantez put out a call on social media for blind submissions as they were assembling the writers room for the yet-unnamed Jon Stewart project. They received 2400 writers packets. The show launched on Apple TV+ and was called The Problem With Jon Stewart.[21]

Her 2024 memoir, I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going to Anyway), about her journey as a domestic violence survivor, was heavily redacted.[22][23][24][25]

Personal life

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Devantez is married to Yassir Lester.[26] They live with their three dogs in California.[27]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 The Opposition with Jordan Klepper Writer 59 episodes
2018 The Gong Show[28] Writer 10 episodes
2019 Abby's Writer Episode: "The Fish"
2019 Bless This Mess Writer Executive story editor (19 episodes), story editor (5 episodes), written by (3 episodes)
2021 Girls5eva Co-producer 8 episodes; also, written by episode: "Catskills"
2021 The Problem with Jon Stewart Head writer 8 episodes

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 Basic[29] Gloria Short film; also director, writer, and executive producer
2026 Basic Feature Film

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2022Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for a Nonfiction ProgramThe Problem with Jon StewartNominated

References

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  1. ↑ "Chelsea Devantez". Television Academy. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
  2. ↑ Porter, Rick (2022-02-28). "'Problem With Jon Stewart' Head Writer Chelsea Devantez Exits for 20th TV Overall Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  3. ↑ Rose, Lacey (2021-09-15). "How Jon Stewart Assembled a Staff That Looked Nothing Like His Last One". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  4. ↑ "Crystals, psychics, cleanses, and (finally) courage: "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This" debut memoir by Chelsea Devantez". WAMC. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-10-09). "Mother-Daughter Comedy 'This Is Our Year' In Works At CBS From Chelsea Devantez, Barbie Adler & 20th TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2025-10-16). "Ashley Park, Leighton Meester & Taylor John Smith Set For Comedy 'Basic' From Chelsea Devantez". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  7. ↑ mpac111 (2013-08-23). "Q & A with Chelsea Devantez of Second City". Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. Retrieved 2026-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Politics, Pantsuit. "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This with Chelsea Devantez". www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  9. ↑ "Chelsea Devantez - The Second City". www.secondcity.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  10. ↑ "Crystals, psychics, cleanses, and (finally) courage: "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This" debut memoir by Chelsea Devantez". WAMC. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  11. ↑ AOL (2024-06-08). "Chelsea Devantez has found silver linings in a lost year". www.aol.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  12. ↑ Rose, Lacey (2021-09-15). "How Jon Stewart Assembled a Staff That Looked Nothing Like His Last One". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  13. ↑ Stein, Frankie (2020-03-19). "Here's why Chelsea Devantez's short film is anything but 'Basic'". Film Daily. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  14. ↑ "SXSW 2020: Chelsea Devantez talks Basic - Solzy at the Movies". solzyatthemovies.com. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  15. ↑ Han, Angie (2026-03-17). "'Basic' Review: Ashley Park and Leighton Meester in a Fun, Fizzy Comedy About the Perils of Googling Your Boyfriend's Ex". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  16. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2025-10-16). "Ashley Park, Leighton Meester & Taylor John Smith Set For Comedy 'Basic' From Chelsea Devantez". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  17. ↑ Saito, Stephen (2026-03-22). "Chelsea Devantez's "Basic" - SXSW 2026 Film Review". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  18. ↑ Grayson, Sydnie. "'Basic' debuts at SXSW with relatable, charming comedy". The Daily Texan. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  19. ↑ DC, 7News (2021-06-03). "Chelsea Devantez deep dives into the juiciest memoirs with "Celebrity Book Club" podcast". WJLA. Retrieved 2026-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ "Introducing Celebrity Book Club (and the first book we're reading!) - Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast on Tapesearch". www.tapesearch.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  21. ↑ "Meet the Women Reading Your Jon Stewart Packets for Apple TV+ – The Comic's Comic". 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  22. ↑ "Why Jon Stewart's Ex-Head Writer Chelsea Devantez Decided to Tell Him the Truth". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  23. ↑ N; P; R (2024-06-13). "Chelsea Devantez's memoir finds the humor in dark situations". NPR. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  24. ↑ I SHOULDN'T BE TELLING YOU THIS | Kirkus Reviews.
  25. ↑ "My Story of Domestic Violence Got Redacted, So I Wore It Instead". ELLE. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  26. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (2026-03-17). "How Leighton Meester, Adam Brody's Date Nights Led Her to Star in Social-Stalking Comedy 'Basic'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  27. ↑ "Dogs Can Sense Racism and Trump is Segregating Schools (with Yassir Lester) - My Momma Told Me". omny.fm. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
  28. ↑ "Chelsea Devantez has found silver linings in a lost year". The Santa Fe New Mexican. 7 Jun 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  29. ↑ "Basic debuts at SXSW with relatable, charming comedy". The Daily Texan. 17 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
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