“April Fools, Right?”: Fans Tore Apart Amy Schumer After She Posted Polemical New Selfie

Jason Sargent Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Samridhi GoelWed, April 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM UTC

Amy Schumer’s latest social media post has sparked a fresh wave of backlash, with her recent swimsuit selfie drawing intense scrutiny online.

On March 31, the comedian shared the photo as part of an ongoing update regarding her health and weight loss journey. However, the response focused heavily on her appearance, as several viewers flooded the comments with harsh criticism.

“April Fools, these aren’t thirst traps, these are just vomit traps,” wrote one user.

Amy Schumer’s “thirsty” selfie drew instant backlash

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In the photo posted to her Instagram Stories, the 44-year-old wore a red Eres one-piece swimsuit featuring a plunging neckline and front snaps. She paired the look with sunglasses and her hair tied up in a bun.

“Thirsty enough for ya?” she captioned the post.

However, the response online was far from light-hearted.

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“Oh, I get it. April Fools, right?” one person wrote. Another added, “Thirsty? My eyes are thirsty for bleach after seeing that. Yikes.”

Some comments focused directly on her physique. “Now she should just go to a gym and tone up because there’s no muscle definition whatsoever,” one user wrote, while another claimed, “The O*empic hit everything but her face.”

Others criticized the tone of the post itself. “Never seen the word ‘thirsty’ misused like this before in my life,” one comment read, while another said, “There is nothing ‘thirsty’ about these pics.”

This isn’t the first time Schumer’s photos have been criticized by viewers

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In recent months, Schumer has shared several photos showing off her weight loss, including bikini shots and styled photoshoots.

While some posts received support, others drew criticism from users, accusing her of contradicting her years of body positivity messaging.

As reported by Bored Panda, she posted photos in a yellow mini dress with her son on November 29, 2025, which drew criticism from detractors who called her transformation a “total façade.”

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She also faced backlash after deleting older photos from her Instagram, which some interpreted as an attempt to erase her “old self.”

Schumer addressed the controversy, writing, “I didn’t delete my old photos because they were pre-me losing weight.”

“I’m proud of how I’ve always looked. I have been working to be pain-free, and I finally am. My endometriosis is better. My back is healing. I no longer have Cushing syndrome, so my face went back to normal.”

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The condition is caused by high cortisol levels that leads to swelling and other health complications.

She continued, “I didn’t purposely go on a weight loss journey… But my focus has been on health. I’m sure my weight will always fluctuate. I’m a perimenopausal woman on HRT meds.”

Following debates surrounding her appearance, Schumer remains open about her weight loss journey and cosmetic procedures

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Schumer has consistently been transparent about her health and weight loss journey.

After a difficult experience with Wegovy and GLP-1, where she admitted she was “bedridden” and constantly nauseous, she later switched to Mounjaro, as reported by Bored Panda.

“Mounjaro’s been great… I’m having a really good experience with it,” she shared.

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In addition to medication, Schumer confirmed she underwent liposuction in 2022 and has had cosmetic procedures “over the years”.

“Be real with the people. When I got lipo, I said I got lipo,” she said on Watch What Happens Live in 2023.

In December 2025, the Snatched star addressed the speculation surrounding Botox or fillers, saying, “Not to look hot… I did it to survive,” referencing her diagnosis with Cushing syndrome.

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Despite the backlash, Schumer maintained that posting photos after her transformation is not about seeking validation.

“Pics of yourself when you’re finally feeling strong and beautiful are not a cry for help,” she wrote in a caption for a post shared in February. “They are a celebration of life and health.”

She has also emphasized that her primary focus is on improving her physical well-being. In a December 2025 post, she shared that she is now able to spend more active time with her son.

“Ratioed.” Critics held nothing back in replying to Schumer’s post