Amy Schumer recently found herself at the receiving end of unnecessary comments about her appearance while promoting the second season of her show, Life & Beth. In response, Schumer took to Instagram to address the negativity and shed light on her health struggles.
Schumer began her post by expressing gratitude for the feedback about her face, acknowledging that women have faced scrutiny over their appearance for years. She then revealed that she has endometriosis, an auto-immune disease that affects many women, and explained that there are medical and hormonal factors contributing to the changes in her appearance.
Highlighting the lack of medical studies on women’s bodies compared to men’s, Schumer recommended the book All in Her Head as an enlightening resource on the subject. Despite feeling that she shouldn’t have to explain or justify her physical appearance, Schumer used this moment to advocate for self-love and acceptance.
Like any other person, Schumer admitted that there are days when she feels confident and beautiful, and others when she wants to hide. However, she emphasized that she feels strong, beautiful, and proud of the TV show she created, wrote, starred in, and directed.
Ending her post with a touch of humor, Schumer reflected on how her face became the headline instead of the backup dancers she had on Fallon. She encouraged her followers to focus on her achievements and enjoy her show, Life & Beth.
The response to Schumer’s message was overwhelmingly positive, with many of her followers applauding her for speaking out against body shaming.
