Amy Schumer has hit back at trolls, who slammed her for nabbing the iconic role of Barbie in a new film.
The live-action film not only stars the comedian in the starring role, but she’s also taking the reins and writing the script.
Responding to the hate from trolls, the actress posted a photo of herself in a black swimsuit taken by an eagle-eyed photographer.
“Very very honoured to be nominated for 2 Grammys and to be considered to play an important and evolving icon. Is it fat shaming if you know you’re not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don’t think so,” she wrote.
“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. Where’s the shame? It’s not there. It’s an illusion,” she 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.
“Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my 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. 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.
“Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you, for us. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathize with them. They can scream as loud as they want. We can’t hear them because we are getting shit done. I am proud to lead by example.
Amy finished off her powerful statement with her own quote from the 2014 Gloria Awards.
“I say if I’m beautiful, I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story. I will,” she added.
