Amy Schumer says comments on her ‘moon face’ led to her being diagnosed with rare disorder

Amy Schumer revealed that online comments about her appearance led to a diagnosis of a rare disorder.

GettyImages-2151139404 (1).jpgAmy Schumer has opened up about her health. Credit: Dia Dipasupil / Getty

The 43-year-old comedian appeared on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast to open up about her health.

She shared that about “a year ago, the Internet really came for [her]” and this ultimately helped her discover she had Cushing syndrome – a rare disorder caused by prolonged high levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Initially, the ‘I Feel Pretty’ star brushed off the viral remarks. “I was like, ‘Okay, everybody, like, relax,’” she told Cooper.

However, the situation took a turn when medical professionals started pointing out that her appearance could indicate a more serious issue. “Doctors were chiming in the comments and they were, like, ‘No, no … something’s really up. Your face looks so crazy,’” she recalled.

According to Mayo Clinic, the condition is often triggered by long-term use of steroids and can lead to weight gain, acne, and a distinct “moon face” caused by facial swelling – something Schumer says she unknowingly experienced after receiving steroid injections for scars from her breast reduction surgery and Cesarean section.

“At first, I was like, ‘F*** off,’” the ‘Snatched’ actress admitted before a realization hit her: “Wait, I have been getting steroid injections for my scars.”

She connected the dots and concluded: “So it gave me this thing called Cushing syndrome – which I wouldn’t have known if the internet hadn’t come for me so hard.”

GettyImages-1727959780.jpgAmy Schumer first spoke about the condition in Feb 2024. Credit: Noam Galai / Getty

Schumer first shared her diagnosis publicly in February 2024 but revealed on the podcast how Cushing syndrome impacted her life.

Right before she began shooting her new Netflix comedy, Kinda Pregnant – which will premiere on February 5 – she was grappling with the effects of the condition.

“I learned I had this condition, and that I had something called moon face, and I’m starring in a movie — and there’s a camera right in my face,” she said.

The star said her confidence took a hit, so she asked people around her how she looked. Most told her she looked “great” but one high school friend gave her some harsh honesty, saying: “Your face is looking, like, a little bit insane.”

Schumer was worried about how her face would translate on screen: “I was feeling really down on myself before I started filming this movie… I was, like, really having trouble figuring out how I was going to star in a movie while I had this going on.”

Thankfully, with time, the comedian said she “got rid” of the condition, explaining that it “just has to work itself out.”

She has credited director Lorraine Caffery for boosting her spirits during the challenging time. “You know, I think you look f***ing great,” Caffery told her – a comment Schumer said gave her the encouragement she needed.

“I just needed one person to just amp me up,” Schumer added.

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