American actress Amy Schumer has told how online trolls’ comments about her ‘moon face’ led to her receiving a major health diagnosis.
During an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on Wednesday, the comedian recalled how some of her fans began criticizing her swollen face on social media sites in early 2024.
Amy Schumer initially ignored the comments, but began to take them on board when doctors joined in and insisted.
“No, no… There is definitely something wrong. Your face looks so weird,” she recalled, noting that some health experts suggested she might have Cushing’s syndrome, caused by an excess of the hormone cortisol in the body.
This syndrome mainly affects people who have taken corticosteroids, the main symptoms being weight gain and facial swelling. The actress finally made the connection with a treatment she had received.
“At first I said to myself ‘screw it’ (before I remembered) that I had steroid injections for my scars,” explained the 43-year-old comedian. Her scars were from breast reduction surgery and a C-section.
“So I got corticosteroid injections and it gave me something called Cushing’s syndrome, which I would never have known about if the Internet hadn’t alerted me so harshly,” she said. entrusted to the facilitators.
After becoming aware of the syndrome, the “Trainwreck” actress described how she suddenly became anxious about her appearance when she began filming her new movie, “Kinda Pregnant.”
-“I learned I have something called ‘moon face,’ and I’m starring in a movie – and there’s a camera right in my face. Everyone tells me, ‘You look great,’” she says, before admitting that she still struggled with her body image, even when the swelling went down.
“I felt really bad about myself before I started making this film… I really had a hard time understanding how I was going to be able to act in a film when I was in this situation,” he said. she indicated.
However, Amy Schumer thanked her friend, director Lorraine Caffery, for giving her confidence. “I just needed someone to encourage me,” she said, smiling.
Cushing’s syndrome is most often associated with taking corticosteroids (doctors recommend that you limit your salt and sugar intake when they prescribe them), but it can also reveal the existence of a tumor.
If a “moon face” is not associated with taking cortisone (even inhaled for asthma), it is best to consult a doctor.
The romantic comedy “Kinda Pregnant,” directed by Tyler Spindel and written by Julie Paiva and Amy Schumer, will be streaming on Netflix starting February 5.
