Comedian Amy Schumer has clarified her recent Instagram post in which she made a joke about Nicole Kidman’s posture while attending the 2023 US Open. Schumer explained that her joke was not about Kidman’s appearance but rather the way she was sitting. She emphasized Kidman’s beauty and talent as an actor.
Schumer’s initial Instagram post, which has since been deleted, featured an image of Kidman at the US Open with the caption, “This how human sit.”
In her follow-up post, Schumer encouraged her followers to take a deep breath and expressed her concern for ongoing global issues. She also apologized to anyone she may have offended and forgave those who had written hateful comments. Comedian Howie Mandel commented on her post, offering support and emphasizing the importance of a sense of humor.
While some defended Schumer’s joke as harmless comedy, others criticized it as cyberbullying. Kidman has not publicly commented on the situation.
This incident highlights the challenges celebrities face when sharing their thoughts and humor on social media platforms, where posts can quickly garner both positive and negative reactions.