Amy Schumer has recently responded to audience inquiries regarding her “puffy” facial appearance during her appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The View.
During her appearances on both talk shows to promote the second season of her show, Life & Beth, the comedian found herself addressing not the upcoming concept for the series, but rather viewers’ fixation on her facial appearance.
While speculation arose about whether the star had undergone surgery, others expressed genuine concern for her well-being.
“One person on X, formerly Twitter, posted alongside a clip of the star from Fallon’s talk show, ‘I’m going to need all surgeons and doctors to weigh in here. Serious question, what happened to Amy’s face? Is it normally this size?'”
Another individual added, “What did Amy Schumer do to her face? One might could at least give her she had a cute-ish kinda face before. She did something to her cheeks? Eyes?”
A third person stated, “Damn Amy Schumer’s face is HUGE. wtf when did she get like this? Lol. #TheView.”
However, some stepped in to defend the star.
“This X-user commented, ‘I can’t stand Amy Schumer but who the hell cares what’s going on with someone’s face? It’s nobody’s business.'”
Another person also chimed in, saying, “I know we all hate Amy Schumer because she sucks but idt it’s right to make fun of her for her face being swollen… she could be on medication, like steroids do that to your face, maybe she has lupus or something idk…”
Amy Schumer’s appearance on some recent talk shows has caused a stir online. Credit: Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty
Now, the 42-year-old has taken to Instagram to dispel all the rumors once and for all.
“…Binge both full seasons of @lifeandbethhulu, and thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face,” she began the lengthy promotional post. “I’ve appreciated feedback and scrutiny about my appearance, as all women do, for almost 20 years.”
The celebrity subsequently disclosed her ongoing struggle with endometriosis, a condition characterized by the growth of tissue resembling the uterine lining outside the uterus. This ailment can inflict severe pain on women and may lead to fertility issues.
“And you’re correct, it is puffier than usual at the moment. I’m dealing with endometriosis, an autoimmune disease that I believe every woman should educate themselves about. There are some medical and hormonal factors affecting me currently, but I’m managing,” she continued, before emphasizing, “Historically, women’s bodies have received far less medical research attention compared to men.”
“The book ‘All in Her Head’ effectively addresses this concept. I firmly stand by the belief that a woman should never feel obligated to justify her physical appearance or provide explanations for it. However, I saw this as an opportunity to promote the importance of self-love and embracing one’s own skin.”
Schumer then redirected the focus back to her show, emphasizing that we should prioritize celebrating women’s achievements rather than scrutinizing their appearances.
“I have days like every other woman/person where I feel confident and empowered, and then there are days when I want to hide away,” she expressed. “But amidst it all, I feel strong, beautiful, and immensely proud of this TV show I’ve brought to life—writing, starring in, and directing it. Perhaps, just maybe, we can shift our focus to that for a while.”
“Despite having backup dancers on Fallon, my face seems to steal the spotlight, haha! Anyway, I hope you find joy in life and enjoy watching Beth. With love and solidarity, Amy.”
Referring to the illness earlier, the mother-of-one depicted endometriosis as the “invisible pain” in the 2022 docuseries “The Check Up with Dr. David Agus.”
“You know, for months, I had been complaining of pain… it was just this invisible pain. There’s always this tendency to dismiss a woman’s experience as being overly dramatic,” she expressed.
“I’ve endured so much pain throughout my life, you know, not just during the week of my period,” the comedian, who underwent a hysterectomy (surgical removal of her uterus) for the condition in 2021, added.
Let this serve as a lesson to all those individuals who feel compelled to comment on others’ appearances.
