Amy Schumer is an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. She started in comedy in the early 2000s and gained recognition as a contestant on 'Last Comic Standing' in 2007. She is best known for creating, co-producing, co-writing, and starring in the Comedy Central sketch comedy series 'Inside Amy Schumer' (2013-2016), which won a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series in 2015.
In January 2016, Amy Schumer faced accusations of stealing jokes from several comedians including Tammy Pescatelli, Kathleen Madigan, Wendy Liebman, and Patrice O'Neal. Schumer denied these allegations, and some comedians defended her.
In 2017, a video compilation showcasing alleged instances of Amy Schumer stealing jokes was released on YouTube by The Tangerine Show.
On February 13, 2018, Amy Schumer married chef and farmer Chris Fischer in Malibu, California.
On October 4, 2018, Amy Schumer was arrested at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
In October 2018, Amy Schumer announced that she was expecting her first child with her husband, Chris Fischer.
On May 5, 2019, Amy Schumer gave birth to her son, Gene, via caesarean section due to her endometriosis.
In September 2021, Amy Schumer underwent a hysterectomy to alleviate symptoms related to her endometriosis.
In 2022, leading up to the midterm elections, Amy Schumer collaborated with VoteRiders, an organization focused on voter ID education and assistance, to promote awareness of local voter ID requirements.
In October 2023, Amy Schumer joined over 700 Hollywood professionals in signing an open letter that condemned the terrorist group Hamas and called for the release of hostages held in Gaza.
In February 2024, Amy Schumer publicly announced that she had been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome.
As of January 2025, a 26-minute compilation video on YouTube by The Tangerine Show showcasing alleged joke thefts by Amy Schumer had garnered over 9.2 million views. The compilation was originally created in 2017.
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