
Amy Schumer (US Magazine)
Love her or hate her, Amy Schumer is making bank. On this year’s version of Forbes‘ Highest-Paid Comedians, Schumer debuted at #4. The publication estimated her earning power at $17M. Counted within this figure are her Comedy Central show Inside Amy Schumer, her movie Trainwreck, her $8M advance for her book The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, commercial work and touring.
Forbes‘ Madeline Berg explains why Schumer’s inclusion in this list is so significant:
Not only is she the only female comic on this year’s list, Schumer is also the only woman to ever make the highest-paid comedians list—a big first as women have historically faced difficulty being taken seriously in the funny business.
In another significant feat, Schumer is the only woman to play, and sell out, Madison Square Garden.
For contrast, the highest-paid comedian on Forbes‘ list is Kevin Hart, who pulled in $87.5M.