Amy Schumer

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Amy Schumer: Media

American comedian, writer and actress

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Learn about Amy Schumer's life and work as a comedian

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Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer

The comedian has been a voice for many topics in the 21st century including gun violence,...

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Amy Schumer (left) and Brie Larson in Trainwreck (2015), directed by Judd...

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Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer, 2015.

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