Amy Schumer has responded after online users used the same one word in reaction to her dramatic body transformation post.
The 44-year-old comedian is receiving an outpouring of strong reactions from her fans and celebrity friends after unveiling a newly toned figure on an Instagram post on Sunday (October 5).
The picture, which was captioned "My lovies," shows Schumer donning a sleek black Miu Miu minidress while standing next to friends Jillian Bell and Alex Saks.
Reactions From Peers And Followers
Fans and celebs alike kept repeating the same one word in the comments: "legs".
The post quickly garnered attention from the comic's famous peers. Comedian Kathy Griffin jokingly wrote: “I’m so pissed about your legs, I can barely talk to you,” while writer-director Lee Daniels, known for Precious and Empire, commented: “Skinnnnnnnny mommmmma.”
Amy Sedaris chimed in: "You look incredible. Look at those pins!!!" while fashion designers Margaret Josephs added: "Ok legs for days!!" alongside the fire emoji.
By Monday, Schumer took to her Instagram to thank her followers for their compliments: sharing, “Loving the love. My legs thank you!”
Schumer's Weight Loss and Health Struggles
While the I Feel Pretty actress didn't go into detail about her weight loss in the recent post, she had previously addressed her health journey earlier this year.
Schumer confirmed that she had been taking Mounjaro, a medication in the same class as Ozempic, which has been used off-label for weight loss, HuffPost reported.
She has also been open about her previous experiences with weight management medications, including her time using Wegovy, another GLP-1 medication, which she ultimately stopped as it left her "bedridden".
“I tried Ozempic almost three years ago, and I was like, bedridden,” she said on The Howard Stern Show. “I was like, vomiting - and then you have no energy. But other people take it and they’re all good.”
In past interviews, the Trainwreck star has been transparent about her struggles with body image. In 2022, she revealed that she underwent liposuction after giving birth to her son, Gene, via C-section three years earlier.
Additionally, Schumer has faced scrutiny for her appearance, including accusations of plastic surgery when her face appeared puffier in 2022. She later clarified that the change in her appearance was due to endometriosis and a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome, a condition caused by high cortisol levels, which can result in weight gain, fatigue, and other symptoms.
Schumer's Candidness About Weight Loss Medications
Throughout her health journey, Schumer has spoken out about the importance of transparency in discussions about weight loss.
After revealing her liposuction procedure, the comedian emphasized the importance of being honest about such choices. "I just wanted to say that, because if anybody sees me in pictures or anything and they're like, she looks thinner, and whatever: it's because I had a surgery," she said on Dear Chelsea in 2022. "It's too hard, and I just want to be real about it."
Schumer continued her push for transparency in 2023, criticizing the culture of dishonesty surrounding weight loss. “Everyone has been lying saying, ‘Oh smaller portions.’ Like shut the f*** up. You are on Ozempic or one of those things, or you got work done. Just stop,” she said on Watch What Happens Live in 2023. “Be real with the people. When I got lipo, I said I got lipo.”