History of Amy Schumer in Timeline

Amy Schumer is a multifaceted American entertainer, primarily known for her stand-up comedy, acting, writing, and production work. She gained early recognition as a contestant on 'Last Comic Standing' and achieved widespread success with her Comedy Central sketch comedy series, 'Inside Amy Schumer,' which she created, co-produced, co-wrote, and starred in. The show garnered critical acclaim, including a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 2016: Accusations of Joke Theft

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 the allegations, and other comedians defended her.

2017: Joke Theft Allegations Compilation

In 2017, a 26-minute video compiling alleged instances of Amy Schumer's joke thefts was released on YouTube by The Tangerine Show.

February 13, 2018: Marriage to Chris Fischer

On February 13, 2018, Amy Schumer married chef and farmer Chris Fischer in Malibu, California.

October 4, 2018: Arrest at Kavanaugh Protest

On October 4, 2018, Amy Schumer was arrested at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

October 2018: Pregnancy Announcement

In October 2018, Amy Schumer announced that she was expecting her first child with Chris Fischer.

2018: Support for Andrew Cuomo

In 2018, Amy Schumer supported Andrew Cuomo during the New York gubernatorial election before supporting his opponent Cynthia Nixon, then switching back to Cuomo.

May 5, 2019: Birth of Son, Gene

On May 5, 2019, Amy Schumer gave birth to her son, Gene, via caesarean section due to her endometriosis.

September 2021: Uterus Removal Surgery

In September 2021, Amy Schumer underwent a hysterectomy to alleviate symptoms related to her endometriosis.

2022: Voter ID Awareness Campaign

In 2022, prior to the midterm elections, Amy Schumer collaborated with VoteRiders, an organization focused on voter ID education and assistance, to increase awareness of local ID requirements.

October 2023: Signing Open Letter Condemning Hamas

In October 2023, Amy Schumer joined over 700 Hollywood professionals in signing an open letter condemning Hamas and calling for the release of hostages in Gaza.

February 2024: Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome

In February 2024, Amy Schumer announced that she had been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome.

August 2025: Views on Joke Theft Compilation

As of August 2025, the 26-minute video compiling alleged instances of Amy Schumer's joke thefts that was released on YouTube by The Tangerine Show had garnered more than 9.4 million views.