Amy Schumer Responds To Fan Criticism Of Her ‘Puffy Face,’ Advocates For Self-Love

Comedian Amy Schumer addressed criticisms of her facial appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The View through an Instagram post on Thursday.

Schumer, who was promoting the second season of her self-created series, Life & Beth, acknowledged the concerns raised by some fans who believed her face looked swollen in the interviews. In her Instagram post, Schumer wrote, “Thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face!”

She continued, “I’ve enjoyed feedback and deliberation about my appearance as all women do for almost 20 years. And you’re right it is puffier than normal right now.”

She candidly attributed the puffiness to her battle with endometriosis, an autoimmune disease that she encouraged all women to educate themselves about.

Highlighting the historical underrepresentation and limited research on women’s bodies, Schumer recommended the book All in Her Head by Elizabeth Comen as a resource for further understanding.

While she firmly believes that women should not require any explanation for their physical appearance, Schumer took the opportunity to advocate for self-love and acceptance of one’s own skin.

She emphasized that like any other person, she experienced days of confidence and empowerment, as well as moments when she felt less secure. Nevertheless, she expressed her pride in the television show she had created and her belief in her own strength and beauty.

Schumer concluded her message, “I feel strong and beautiful and so proud of this tv show I created. Wrote. Starred in and directed. Maybe just maybe we can focus on that for a little.”

Schumer humorously mentioned the presence of backup dancers during her appearance on Fallon, underscoring the irony of her face becoming the primary headline.