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Amy Schumer Responds to the Fat-Shamers With Swimsuit Photo: 'My Deepest Sympathy Goes Out to the Trolls'

"Inside Amy Schumer" star was harshly criticized after news broke that she might star in live-action "Barbie" movie

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Amy Schumer is putting some skin in the game in her battle with the fat-shamers of the world.

Days after drawing criticism when news broke that the comedian is in talks to star in a live-action "Barbie" movie, Schumer addressed the detractors via Instagram, posting a photo of herself in a swimsuit — along with a lengthy message about the fat-shamers.

"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," Schumer wrote. "Where's the shame? It's not there. It's an illusion."

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The "Trainwreck" star continued, "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."

Schumer went on to thank her supporters for their kind words, and even to express sympathy for her body critics.

"[M]y 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," Schumer wrote. "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."

Schumer also encouraged victims of bullying to stand up for themselves, and to take criticism with laughter and sympathy instead of self-doubt.

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"[The trolls] can scream as loud as they want. We can't hear them because we are getting s— done. I am proud to lead by example," Schumer advised. "I say if I'm beautiful, I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. I will.'"

On Tuesday, the "Inside Amy Schumer" vet was the target of nasty criticism, when it was revealed that she might star in Sony's "Barbie" movie.

"If Barbie became obese and heinous to men, Amy Schumer is perfect," tweeted one user.

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"Barbie?? Better lose a lot of weight for that role!" tweeted another.

The movie is the first-ever live-action adaptation of the popular toy. It will follow the title character as she gets kicked out of Barbieland for not being perfect enough and ends up in the real world.

Evolution of Amy Schumer: From Stand Up Comic to 'I Feel Pretty' (Photos)

Long before we all came to know and love the charming witty multi-hyphenate, Amy Schumer was once an unknown comic longing for her big break.
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2003

Schumer enters the world of stand-up comedy. She performs her first ever gig at Manhattan's Gotham Comedy Club shortly after graduating from Towson University in Maryland.

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2007

Schumer appears on a Comedy Central episode of "Live at Gotham," which showcases comedians performing at the New York City comedy club.

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2007

After previously auditioning for but not booking it, the comedian finally makes it on to the fifth season of "Last Comic Standing," where comedians compete for $250,000 and a TV special.

Schumer placed fourth.

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2011

Schumer applies to be a writer on the "Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen," but doesn't get the job -- instead, she gets to be a roaster.

She received a great deal of attention for her jokes. Not all of it positive.

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2012

Schumer's comedy special "Mostly Sex Stuff" premieres on Comedy Central where she discusses ... well, mostly sex stuff.

According to the Washington Post, Schumer's comedy special was the second highest rated Comedy Central special in five years.

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2013

Schumer premieres "Inside Amy Schumer" on Comedy Central, her first comedy pilot. The sketch show was renewed for a fifth season in 2016.

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2015

Schumer hosts the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, where she gets praised for her great jokes.

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2015

Time Magazine names Schumer one of its 100 Most Influential People of 2015.

The magazine wrote:

"Amy's got your back.
She's in your corner.
She's an honesty bomb.
And she's coming for you."

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2015

"Trainwreck" (co-starring Bill Hader) put Schumer on the map as both a gifted writer and actress. She earned a nomination from the Writers Guild of America for Best Original Screenplay and won a Golden Globe for Best Actress -- Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

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2016

Schumer was joined on stage at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards by Jennifer Lawrence, and they quickly became Hollywood's most loved BFFs.

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2016

The comedian releases a memoir titled "The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo." The book rose to the No. 1 spot on the New York Times Best Seller List.

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2016

Schumer was in talks to play Barbie in a live-action movie for Sony based on the iconic Mattel line of dolls; the deal later fell through.

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2017

The comedian co-starred with Goldie Hawn in R-rated comedy "Snatched" about a super-cautious mom (Hawn) who joins her daughter (Schumer) on a jungle vacation to Ecuador that goes horribly, horribly wrong.

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2017

Schumer made her Broadway debut in November 2017 in Steve Martin's comedy "Meteor Shower" opposite Keegan-Michael Key, Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
2018

Schumer starred in the comedy "I Feel Pretty" about a woman who finds confidence and self-esteem after suffering a head injury. Schumer took on criticism of the movie's body image themes. "I heard a lot of, 'She doesn't have a right to feel bad about herself because she looks however she looks,'" Schumer said, adding that the movie is "not about an ugly troll becoming beautiful, it's about a woman who has low self-esteem finding some … Everyone's got a right to feel that feeling, regardless of their appearance."

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