Amy Schumer, an American comedian, actress, and author, boasts an impressive net worth of $45 million. She gained prominence after participating in NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2007. Schumer’s career further blossomed with her creation, co-production, co-writing, and starring role in the Emmy-winning series “Inside Amy Schumer.” She also achieved significant success with the 2015 film Trainwreck, which grossed $140.8 million worldwide. Schumer has appeared on Broadway and earned a Tony nomination for her 2017 performance in Meteor Shower.
In addition to her television and film work, Schumer has been hosting the podcast “Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith” since 2018. She made history in 2016 by becoming the first woman to be ranked among the world’s highest-paid comedians, earning more than $20 million that year.
Amy Schumer’s Early Life
Amy Beth Schumer was born on June 1, 1981, in Manhattan, New York. She is the daughter of Sandra and Gordon, who owned a baby furniture company, Lewis of London. Schumer has a younger sister, Kim, who is a comedy writer and producer. She also has a half-brother, Jason, who is a jazz musician. At age 9, Schumer’s family faced financial hardship when their company went out of business, and her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Schumer’s father is Jewish, and her mother converted to Judaism before marrying Gordon. Growing up in Long Island, Schumer often faced antisemitism, with peers mocking her Jewish heritage. Schumer’s great-grandmother was a bootlegger who opened Schumer’s Liquors after Prohibition ended. Additionally, Schumer is related to Senator Chuck Schumer, who became her advocate for gun control after the 2015 Trainwreck shooting tragedy.
Schumer’s Education Journey
Following her parents’ divorce, Schumer moved to Long Island with her mother, Sandra. She attended South Side High School, where she was recognized as both “Class Clown” and “Teacher’s Worst Nightmare.” After graduating in 1999, she attended Central Synagogue of Nassau County’s Hebrew school. Schumer then moved to Maryland, where she studied at Towson University, earning a degree in theater in 2003. She further honed her craft by studying at the William Esper Studio in New York City for two years.
Amy Schumer’s Stand-Up Comedy Career
Schumer’s stand-up career began on June 1, 2004, when she performed her first set at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. She gained further attention in 2007, appearing on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and competing on Last Comic Standing, where she placed fourth. In 2010, Schumer’s first half-hour comedy special aired on Comedy Central, followed by the 2011 and 2012 roast specials for Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr.
In 2012, Schumer released her first one-hour special, Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff, followed by Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo (2015) and Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017), which aired on Netflix. Schumer’s 2019 special Amy Schumer: Growing was also a hit on the streaming platform. Netflix paid Schumer $13 million for The Leather Special after she successfully renegotiated a deal that saw her earn more than initially offered.
Amy Schumer’s Earnings from Netflix and Other Ventures
Netflix initially offered Schumer $11 million for The Leather Special, but after learning that Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle had received $20 million deals, Schumer advocated for equal pay. Although she didn’t believe she deserved as much as the two comedy icons, Schumer strongly believed in fairness for women in the industry. Her touring success, including selling out arenas, further solidified her status. In 2015, Schumer even performed as Madonna’s opening act for three shows of her Rebel Heart Tour.
Schumer also earned a $9 million book advance in 2015, one of the largest in history. Her memoir, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, became a bestseller, debuting at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2016.
Acting Career and Appearances
Schumer began her acting career in 2006 with the short film Sense Memory, followed by uncredited appearances in Sleepwalk with Me (2012). Her breakthrough role came with the 2015 film Trainwreck, which she both starred in and co-wrote. Directed by Judd Apatow, the film grossed $140 million globally, establishing Schumer as a leading comedic talent in Hollywood.
Following Trainwreck, Schumer starred in Snatched (2017) alongside Goldie Hawn, and in Thank You for Your Service, portraying a character in a film about soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder. She also starred in I Feel Pretty (2018), a comedy about body image that grossed $94 million worldwide.
Schumer has appeared on popular TV shows like 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Girls, and voiced characters in animated shows such as Bojack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons, and Family Guy. She has also hosted Saturday Night Live twice, in 2015 and 2018, and hosted the 2015 MTV Movie Awards.
Amy Schumer’s Personal Life
Amy Schumer’s personal life includes a history of relationships with comedian Anthony Jeselnik and wrestler Nick Nemeth (also known as Dolph Ziggler). She married chef Chris Fischer on February 13, 2018, in Malibu, California. The couple welcomed their son, Gene Attell, on May 5, 2019. They later changed his middle name to David, after realizing that his original name, Attell, sounded like “genital.”
During the 2020 quarantine, Schumer and Fischer co-starred in Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, a Food Network show in which the couple shared their cooking experiences while quarantined at home.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Schumer has garnered significant recognition. She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2015. She has earned numerous awards, including a Peabody Award, an Emmy Award, a Critics Choice Movie Award, and a Television Critics Association Award. Schumer has also received Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album and Best Spoken Word Album.
Amy Schumer’s Real Estate Ventures
Schumer’s real estate portfolio includes a variety of properties. In 2014, she bought a 1-bedroom Manhattan apartment for $1.7 million. However, the apartment was sold in 2016 for $1.62 million after being on the market for over a year.
In November 2016, Schumer purchased a 4,500-square-foot penthouse on New York’s Upper West Side for $12.15 million. This apartment includes five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, and Schumer listed it for sale in May 2022 for $15 million. Additionally, in April 2022, Schumer bought a mansion in Montecito, California, valued at $12.5 million. This mansion sits on 20 acres, adding to her extensive property holdings.
