Amy Schumer Diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome, Hormonal Condition That Caused Fans to Question Her 'Puffier' Face

Amy Schumer.Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFPAmy Schumerhas been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome.The condition occurs when too much cortisol (the primary stress hormone) is inside one’s body for a long time, according to theMayo Clinic. Possible symptoms include weight gain, high blood pressure, and bone loss. Treatment can involve medication, radiation therapy, or surgery.Schumer, 42, revealed her diagnosis inFriday’s edition of Jessica Yellin’s “News Not Noise” newsletterdays after fans began questioningwhy she had a “puffier” faceduring her promo tour for season 2 ofLife & Beth.

Amy Schumer Feels 'Like a New Person' Following Treatment After 'Lonely Battle' with Endometriosis

Photo: Courtesy Hulu Amy Schumeris reflecting on her endometriosis struggle. The comedian, 41, underwent a hysterectomy and an appendectomy to help treat the disease in Sept. 2021. She calls the condition a “lonely battle” in a preview clip for her appearance on the Paramount+ docuseriesThe Checkup with Dr. David Agus, which streams Tuesday. “You tell someone you get really bad cramps, and they’re like, ‘Oh, it’s being a woman, ' and you’re like, ‘no, it’s irregular.

Amy Schumer Got Kim Kardashian's Permission for O.J. Simpson Joke About Her Late Dad inKinda Pregnant

Amy Schumer in “Kinda Pregnant”; Kim Kardashian on Feb. 1, 2025.Photo:Scott Yamano/Netflix; Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Scott Yamano/Netflix; Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Amy SchumergaveKim Kardashiana heads up before making a joke about her late fatherRobert Kardashian Sr. in thenew comedyKinda Pregnant. While onThe Howard Stern Show, Schumer, 43, revealed that she went to Kim, 44, for permission: “I called Kim Kardashian. I said I want to make this joke … I asked if she would mind, and she didn’t mind.

Amy Schumer Jokes 'Great Moms Find Short Cuts' as She and Son Gene, 5, Get Creative with Snowman Making

Amy Schumer poses with son Gene, and their new snowman, on her Instagram Stories.Photo:Amy Schumer/Instagram Amy Schumer/Instagram Amy Schumeris sharing a seasonal mom hack! On Saturday, Jan. 18, the comedian posted a snap on herInstagram Storiesdocumenting a snowman-making experience with her 5-year-old son Gene, in which the pair apparently decided it was best to take a simpler route in sculpting their new frozen friend. In the snap, the 43-year-oldTrainwreckstar can be seen smiling at her son as the duo struck a pose — right next to what looks to be an impressive in-ground snowman.

Amy Schumer Jokes About Role She'd Play in aBarbieSequel: 'I Think of Myself as Allan's Barbie'

Amy Schumer; Michael Cera in ‘Barbie’.Photo:Gregory Pace/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Gregory Pace/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Amy Schumeris imagining how she’d fit into the world ofBarbie. The comedian, who was attached to play the titular role in a previous iteration of theBarbiemovie,toldEntertainment TonightWednesdayat the New York premiere of her Hulu seriesLife & Beth’s second seasonwhat part she could play in a potential sequel. “Oh my gosh, who’s gonna say no to that?