Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer
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Name:
Amy Schumer
Real name:
Amy Beth Schumer
Who is:
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Birth date:
(44 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New York
Height:
5'7 ft ()
Weight:
161 lb (73 kg)
Relationship:
married
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(characteristic)
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Amy Schumer's biography

Amy Schumer is an American comedian and actress who's broken barriers as one of the few women to dominate stand-up comedy. She's the star of Inside Amy Schumer and the movie I Feel Pretty, and as a curvy woman in Hollywood, she's become a fierce advocate for body positivity and self-love. She pushes boundaries with gender-based humor in her performances and fearlessly tackles even the most taboo topics. Net worth: $25 million.
Actress Amy Schumer
Actress Amy Schumer

Childhood and youth

Amy was born on June 1, 1981, into a wealthy family in an affluent New York neighborhood. Her father, Gordon Schumer, manufactured and sold children's furniture, while her mother, Sandra Schumer, was a stay-at-home mom raising the kids. Amy has a sister, Kimberly, who became a screenwriter, and a half-brother Jason who's a musician.
Amy Schumer as a child with her mother
Amy Schumer as a child with her mother
When Amy turned 9, the family's luck took a devastating turn. Her father went bankrupt and had to move the family to a farm. Three years later, Gordon was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the family was drowning in debt, and they soon went completely broke. Her parents got a divorce and the children remained with the mother.
Amy Schumer in her school years
Amy Schumer in her school years
Amy's ability to survive and push forward came from her natural sense of humor and easygoing personality, which set her apart from early childhood. She could always poke fun at her own flaws and lift everyone's spirits – she was the life of the party and organized all the teen gatherings. Even as a high schooler, Amy was already delivering successful stand-up performances to packed audiences. She later enrolled at a college in Baltimore, a city with a rough reputation, while continuing to perform stand-up, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences.
When I was in college, all of a sudden I understood that nobody here gave a damn about my cleverness nor charisma. Self-confidence kept fading away day by day. I wasn't exactly what guys wanted. They needed someone slimmer, blonder, and dumber. Guys didn't pay attention to me, and now, I'm ashamed to admit that it was killing me.
Word quickly spread about this fearless comedian who seemed to have no insecurities and could tackle any topic during her performances. She began competing in comedy battles, and in 2007 she placed fourth on the popular TV show Last Comic Standing. She began receiving more offers for entertainment programs, landed roles in several series, and started considering her own show.

Comedian

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2013, she released her show Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central, the script and idea of which she developed together with her younger sister. She tackled pressing issues in modern American society—gender gaps, sexual harassment, family relationships, women's self-image—with her signature shameless and cynical style.
Amy Schumer in Inside Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer in Inside Amy Schumer
The show caused a stir on American television, topping the ratings charts within just a couple of months. Amy built a devoted fanbase and by the end of 2015, landed on the list of America's richest and most popular comedians. That same year, she also made Time's list of the world's 100 most influential people.
Amy Schumer stand-up – Mostly Sex Stuff
Inspired by this success, Schumer turned her attention to writing a full-length movie she'd been developing for years. She soon connected with director Judd Apatow, a former stand-up comedian himself, who jumped at the chance to direct Trainwreck. Amy starred in the film, drawing from her own life experiences for the deeply autobiographical script.
Amy Schumer in Trainwreck
The movie became a box office hit, earning Schumer an Emmy nomination for best comedy actor. In 2017, Amy released her new special The Leather Special, tackling topics from long-distance relationships to gun ownership rights.
Amy Schumer's height – 170 cm, weight – 73 kg
Amy Schumer's height – 170 cm, weight – 73 kg
However, she faced frequent accusations of joke plagiarism. Comedians Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli, and Kathleen Madigan openly called out Amy on Twitter for repeatedly 'borrowing' their material. For instance, Kathleen had joked that wealthy people struggling with weight should hire someone to slap food out of their hands. A similar sketch called 'Slap Chief' later appeared on Amy's show. Schumer denies all the accusations.
Amy Schumer without make-up
Amy Schumer without make-up
In 2018, Amy earned a Tony nomination for her role in the Broadway adaptation of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower. It was her debut on Broadway. The show featured surreal humor.
Meteor Shower – Amy Schumer's debut on Broadway
Meteor Shower – Amy Schumer's debut on Broadway
That same year, audiences got to see Amy's comedic talents in I Feel Pretty. The film follows a perpetually dieting woman who, after hitting her head, suddenly sees herself as a stunning model—despite nothing actually changing. Her self-confidence helps her achieve everything that she's ever wanted.
Amy Schumer in I Feel Pretty

Ideology

Politics

Amy's a liberal supporter. During the presidential election in 2016, she threw her full support behind Hillary Clinton, and during one of her performances, she branded her opponent Donald Trump a sexually obsessed orange monster.

Beauty standards

I was 21 when I had my first audition. They told me: you either lose weight, or you'll be stuck playing the fat girl lead your whole life in romantic comedies. Can you believe that? We put pressure on ourselves and end up chasing unrealistic standards.
Amy Schumer breaks stereotypes and glass ceilings
Amy Schumer breaks stereotypes and glass ceilings
If I'm saying that I'm beautiful, then it means I am. If I'm saying that I'm strong, it means it's true. You will never decide who I am – I will.

I'll say whatever I want, share whatever I want, fuck and love whoever I want, and I definitely won't apologize because millions of scared people who'll never have what I have are outraged by my behavior. I stand before you and I'm amazing. For you, but not because of you. I'm not a number on the scale. I'm me, and I'm all of you.

I feel comfortable in my own skin. When someone makes jokes about my weight, it drives me crazy. It's not like that! I'm exactly how I'm supposed to be.

Humor

I know this sounds like I'm some megalomaniac, but I feel like I can be the greatest comedian ever. I'll make history if I get off my ass and keep pushing forward the way I'm doing now. I feel this responsibility to the women who paved my path before me, and to those women who'll take my place.

People label me as a comedian who makes sex jokes. But if a male comedian gets up on stage and whips his dick out, everyone's like: Oh, he's a philosopher.

Amy Schumer's personal life

Despite being far from having a model physique, Schumer doesn't go unnoticed by men. A year and a half ago she was dating Ben Hanisch, a handsome furniture designer from Chicago, who was five years younger than her at the time. The couple was open about their relationship and even attended Barack Obama's White House reception together.
In the photo: Amy Schumer and Ben Hanisch
In the photo: Amy Schumer and Ben Hanisch
In fall 2017, news of her relationship with chef Chris Fischer surfaced, and in February the following year, Amy stunned her fans with news of their wedding. The couple announced on October 22, 2018, that they were expecting their first child.
The wedding of Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer
The wedding of Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer
In April 2018, the actress appeared on Oprah Winfrey's show with the heartbreaking revelation that she'd been raped when she was young, and she was a virgin when it happened. Her friend raped her while she was sleeping.

Amy Schumer now

In 2019, another comedy performance by the comedian was released on Netflix: "Amy Schumer: Growing". The main topics for discussion and jokes were marriage, pregnancy, and personal growth.
Amy is a devoted mom, though she's faced criticism for returning to work just two weeks after giving birth. Unlike most stars who keep their children's faces private until a certain age, Schumer regularly shares photos of her baby.
Amy Schumer with her son
Amy Schumer with her son
In addition to performing with stand-up, Amy continues to act in films and is not afraid to experiment with new genres for her. In 2020, audiences will see the drama People, in which Schumer will play the lead female role. She also wrote the script and plans to film "Love, Beth" based on it, starring Amy Schumer herself. The series will stream on Hulu. Amy worked on the series alongside her sister Kim Caramele.

Amy Schumer: latest news and articles

  • Wow, how could I miss a movie that Amy Schumer directed? I just adore her!!! I ran to watch «Trainwreck»!
    2021-05-12 15:11:16
  • You can see through the screen that this girl is glowing! You can feel her lightness and love of life, as well as a sea of positive.
    2021-04-04 16:51:19
  • I didn`t know that Schumer is not only an actress, but also a comedian. It`s interesting, you will have to look at her stand-ups.
    2021-04-02 13:13:02
  • And Amy Schumer is cool by the way. I saw in the movie «I Feel Pretty», very funny :)
    2021-02-23 10:05:47
  • Schumer is a beauty! She does the right thing to promote body positivity. Thanks to such people, the world becomes better and kinder.
    2021-01-14 21:45:50
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