Not to Look Hot but to Survive a deadly disease, Amy Schumer explains, losing 50 pounds.
Hollywood star Amy Schumer has detailed the life-threatening health condition that has shaped her recent weight loss.
Addressing speculation in a new social media post filmed by her six-year-old son, the 44-year-old comedian shared an Instagram Reel. The footage, beginning as she lounged in bed before her son Gene, whom she shares with her husband Chris Fischer, took viewers on a brief tour of their home.
While the video itself was upbeat, Schumer used on-screen text to respond to ongoing commentary about her appearance and the circumstances behind her weight loss. She rejected claims she had used cosmetic procedures as part of her transformation, writing: “I don’t get Botox or filler,” and clarified that she had lost far more weight than reported.
She said, “Not to look hot, which does feel fun and temporary, she lost 50 lbs. despite reports,” according to her. To survive, I did it.
Schumer continued, citing the fact that her weight loss came after receiving treatment for what she thought might be fatal.
She wrote, in an apparent reference to her diagnosis of Cushing syndrome earlier this year, that she had a disease that caused her face to become extremely puffy and could kill her. However, the disease was discovered online and has since disappeared.
Cushing syndrome occurs when the body is exposed to too much cortisol, the primary stress hormone. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms can include a rounder, fuller face, significant weight gain concentrated around the torso, elevated blood pressure and rapid changes to the skin, including stretch marks. The condition can be dangerous if untreated.
The comedian acknowledged that online forums had been elicited by her altercation. She wrote, “Sorry for whatever feeling it’s giving you, I lost that weight.” Additionally, Schumer stated that she has had plastic surgery “over the years” and that she “uses Mounjaro,” a prescription medication that is increasingly being used for weight management and diabetes.
She continued, “Sorry to anyone who lets down.”
She claimed she is “pain free” and “can]play] tag” with her son, but that her health has since significantly improved. Schumer also used the post to discuss her ongoing perimenopause, which she revealed in February of this year along with her long-standing endometriosis. She said, “Hello, if anyone has any questions about how I look, feel, or where I’m in my perimenopause process,” “I’m happy to share.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, menopause, the transitional period before menopause typically involves fluctuating levels of oestrogen, which can cause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruptions, and irregular periods.
The phase can last for a long period of time.
The actor additionally addressed public speculation surrounding her marriage. “Whatever ends up happening with Chris has nothing to do with weight loss or autism,” she wrote, referring to her husband’s autism diagnosis. “Fingers crossed we can make it through, he’s the best.”
A source close to Schumer and Fischer, 45, said the couple “remain committed to their relationship” and are “privately working through common issues that couples in long-term marriages have,” despite reports that were reported last month.
They “are both committed to the relationship,” the source continued. Schumer has previously refrained from spreading rumors about her marriage.
