That Time She Wrote Her Own Movie
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Amy Schumer hit the big screen in a major way in July, starring in Trainwreck, which she wrote herself. Directed by Judd Apatow, the raunchy comedy earned widespread critical acclaim and brought in more than $139 million at the international box office.
That Time She Covered EW
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The comedienne went wild for EW's April 10 issue, posing nude in a sea of mini liquor bottles.
That Time She Hosted Saturday Night Live
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Schumer made the comedy big leagues in October, hosting her first episode of SNL. Accompanied by musical guest The Weeknd, the actress appeared in hilarious sketches on everything from gun control to airlines.
That Time She Performed at the Apollo For Her HBO Special
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The star brought down the house at New York City's historic Apollo Theater, and spread the laughs worldwide with the accompanying HBO-broadcasted special in October.
That Time She Won an Emmy
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Already a fan favorite, Schumer became a critical darling at the Emmy Awards. The star and her team won Outstanding Variety Sketch Series for Inside Amy Schumer, accepting the award with an emotional speech.
That Time She Won The Bachelorette
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Schumer may not have been a contestant on Kaitlyn Bristowe's season of The Bachelorette, but she still managed to arguably win the installment. Appearing in a hilarious episode, the star hosted a comedy challenge for the romantic hopefuls.
That Time She Killed It at the Glamour UK Women Of The Year Awards
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The honoree made headlines following the Glamour UK Women Of The Year Awards in June, when she made one outlandish speech. While she thanked her supporters, Schumer also chose to add, "I'm probably, like, 160 pounds right now and I can catch a d--- whenever I want. Like, that's the truth. It's not a problem."
That Time She Bonded With Jennifer Lawrence
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Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence became the ultimate power couple in 2015. The two vacationed together in July, before teasing an upcoming collaboration in which they'll play sisters.
That Time She Broke Into Books
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Because TV and movies just weren't enough, Schumer crossed into the literary world with a massive book deal in September. The star sold a book — reportedly with the working title The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo — for about $8-10 million.
That Time She Won a Peabody and Kissed Tina Fey
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Schumer was honored at the end of May at the 74th Peabody Awards for Inside Amy Schumer and was celebrated with more than just the award. Tina Fey introduced Schumer, and kissed her onstage.
That Time She Took a Stand
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Following the tragic Lafayette movie theater shooting at a screening of her movie Trainwreck, Schumer decided to speak out. She teamed up with her cousin, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, to push for stricter gun legislation.
That Time She Ran the Newsstand
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Schumer's face was everywhere throughout the year. The actress covered men's and women's magazines and was celebrated for her newfound success.
That Time She Hosted the MTV Movie Awards
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The host stole the show at the MTV Movie Awards in April, making boundary-pushing and bonkers jokes throughout the ceremony. Schumer riffed on everything from Boyhood to Kevin Hart to Teen Mom.
That Time She Made Comedic Waves
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Inside Amy Schumer's third season premiered in April, and with it came headline-making sketches and bits. The star took on birth control, princess dreams, Friday Night Lights and more, earning critical acclaim.
That Time She Opened for Madonna
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"Who better than me to open up for Madonna? Uh… Any band?" Schumer joked at Madison Square Garden in September. Despite that fact, the comedian impressed with the three shows that she joined during Madonna's tour.
That Time She Interrupted Kimye
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Schumer found herself nearly kissing the ground that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West walked on at the the Time 100 gala in April. While on The Graham Norton Show, she explained what looked like a trip, saying, "Kim and Kanye standing there, just owning it, just being short and important. And I think falling is the funniest thing, so I took a dive in front of them."