Amy Schumer responds to Barbie backlash by thanking trolls

Gregory Wakeman
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Amy Schumer thanks Barbie trolls [Image via Universal]
Amy Schumer thanks Barbie trolls [Image via Universal]

Amy Schumer has taken to Instagram to thank the trolls that criticised her casting in the upcoming live-action ‘Barbie’ film from Sony.

The comedian believes that their vitriolic comments, which emerged shortly after it was revealed she’d been cast in the part, prove why she is the perfect actress to play Barbie.

Schumer started off by writing that she was “very, very honored” to be in consideration to play an “important and evolving icon.”

Later on she added, “Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand. I want to thank them for making it so evident that I am a great choice.”

Barbie in Toy Story 3 [Image via Pixar]
Barbie in Toy Story 3 [Image via Pixar]

“It’s that kind of response that lets you know something’s wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathise with them.”

You can read Amy Schumer’s full Instagram post, which she uploaded on Tuesday afternoon, below.

Very very honored to be nominated for 2 Grammys and to be considered to play an important and evolving icon. Is it fat shaming if you know you're not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don't think so. I am strong and proud of how I live my life and say what I mean and fight for what I believe in and I have a blast doing it with the people I love. Where's the shame? It's not there. It's an illusion. When I look in the mirror I know who I am. Im a great friend, sister, daughter and girlfriend. I'm a badass comic headlining arenas all over the world and making tv and movies and writing books where I lay it all out there and I'm fearless like you can be. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand. I want to thank them for making it so evident that I am a great choice. It's that kind of response that let's you know something's wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you, for us. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathize with them. They can scream as loud as they want. We can't hear them because we are getting shit done. I am proud to lead by example. "I say if I'm beautiful, I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. I will" #thegirlwiththelowerbacktattoo

A photo posted by @amyschumer on Dec 6, 2016 at 12:10pm PST

The Amy Schumer led ‘Barbie’ film will reportedly follow her as she travels into the real world after being expelled from Barbieland, while Schumer is set to re-write the script alongside her writing partner and sister Kim Caramele.

We’re still waiting for any news regarding a release date, though.


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