Published 23:41 IST, September 11th 2023

Amy Schumer deletes Instagram post after being accused of 'cyberbullying' Nicole Kidman

Amy Schumer finds herself embroiled in yet another controversy, this time allegedly cyberbullying actress Nicole Kidman over her US Open appearance.

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Amy Schumer finds herself embroiled in yet anor controversy. A recent Instagram post by comedian, seemingly taking a dig at actress Nicole Kidman, brought her in line of fire from internet. Schumer has since deleted post.

3 things you need to know

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  • Amy Schumer was last seen in American romantic-comedy, Bros in role of Eleanor Roosevelt.
  • Nicole Kidman last appeared in 2022 film Northman.
  • Amy Schumer has been embroiled in multiple controversies through her career - fat shaming herself and Jenny McCarthy feud being some examples. 

Amy Schumer called out for cyberbullying Nicole Kidman

Amy Schumer took to her Instagram handle to share a picture of Nicole Kidman from her appearance at US Open. Kidman, who was watching match intently, was captured in a series of serious expressions. Schumer picked one such picture and shared it to her Instagram handle.

Nicole Kidman photographed at  US Open | Image: X

(Nicole Kidman photographed at US Open | Image: X)

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What caught internet's attention was Schumer's caption for photo. photo carried line, "This how human sit." Though Schumer is known for her offensive sense of humour - something which has often landed her in trouble - this particular instance was dubbed 'cyberbullying' by most. implication of Schumer's statement was presumably referring to Kidman as robotic. 

Amy Schumer's many controversies

Amy Schumer has on more than one occasion fat-shamed herself in name of humour. 2017's Lear Special saw her say, I'm what Hollywood calls 'very fat'". However, prior to this, she called out Glamour magazine for including her in 'Chic at any size' roundup. This was put down as sending mixed signals. Schumer also received a lot of flak about consistently taking swipes at Jenny McCarthy through Inside Amy Schumer. comedian has also been accused of exaggerating encounters with fans. Back in 2016 she h spoken about revising her photo policy with fans after she accused one of scaring her off. A video that resurfaced later however, painted quite contrary picture. 

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23:41 IST, September 11th 2023