Of all the introvert celebrities who seem anything BUT introverted, Amy Schumer tops the list. In her hit show Inside Amy Schumer, as well as her movie Trainwreck, which she wrote and starred in, Schumer seems like the definition of an extrovert.
Amy Schumer is outspoken and refreshingly (and sometimes shockingly) unfiltered. Her Trainwreck costar, Tilda Swinton, described her as an “honesty bomb”. Others say she is just plain crude. One thing that no one would ever describe Amy Schumer as is “introverted”. How could someone with such an over-the-top sense of humour be an introvert?
Is Amy Schumer Really An Introvert?
The most basic definition of an introvert is someone who gains energy from being alone and loses energy in stimulating environments, such as parties, and crowds.
We usually see introvert celebrities, such as Amy Schumer, in the spotlight when they’re ‘getting their extrovert on’. But we forget that most artists – whether they be actors, writers, or musicians – spend a lot of time creating and rehearsing behind the scenes.
Many introvert celebrities spend countless hours observing their surroundings for inspiration. Then they close the door so they can open their mind to creative ideas. I imagine that memorizing lines is a solo activity, too. As is composing music, or writing a stand-up routine.
Amy Schumer is probably a social introvert. She likes to get out there and mix and mingle when she has the energy, but also needs plenty of alone time to recharge.
She is also a confident introvert. Her confidence makes many people assume that she is an extrovert. This is because introversion is often confused with shyness. But they are not the same thing. Shyness stems from a fear of social interactions. Introversion has to do with energy and a tendency toward overstimulation.
Amy Schumer appears to be the exact opposite of shy. In public, she speaks her mind – even on controversial topics. Plus, she isn’t afraid to make a fool of herself to get a laugh. Is she brave? Yes! Hilarious? Absolutely. That does NOT necessarily mean that she’s an extrovert.
In an interview with Glamour magazine, Amy Schumer revealed that she is most definitely an introvert. According to Schumer, most comedians are quiet types, despite their extroverted public personas. She explains:
“I think most people think they already know me and that I’ll be fine with them coming up and being very familiar with me. But really I’m an introvert and don’t feel comfortable around big groups and strangers. It’s overwhelming for somebody to come up and want to just be friends right away. People think comics are always funny and on. And we’re not. We’re pretty quiet.”
So, there you have it – another introvert celebrity to add to the ever-growing list, which includes:
– Julia Roberts
– Johnny Depp
– Barack Obama
– Bill Gates
– J.K. Rowling
– Christina Aguilera
– Emma Watson
– Al Gore
– Keanu Reeves
– Angelina Jolie
– Tom Hanks
– Meryl Streep
– Michael Jordan
– Gwyneth Paltrow
– Barbara Walters
– Steven Spielberg
Thoughts?
Are you surprised to learn that Amy Schumer is an introvert?
Who is your favorite introvert celebrity?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you! 🙂
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In my case (from those listed here), I would definitely say Michael Jordan. I trained basketball for over 10 years, so his way of thinking, his motivation, and the way he spreads inspiration, is something I can relate to. I know how it feels to miss a shot in the last second, how to feel when game is lost, when my body is so badly injured I can barely walk, let alone run… I always appreciated him, not because he is one of the greatest athletes ever, but like a person who wasn’t afraid to say: “Why can’t I be the greatest? Because you said so?”, and he was proud while saying it. 🙂 His discipline and attitude was something I always admired.
One of his quotes quote still echoes in my mind today:
“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them, everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
As always, great article Michaela. 🙂
Yes– I am absolutely surprised! I follow Amy on Instagram, and she definitely plays the extroverted side quite well! It really is so nice to see that these super famous people are just like us, innies, in terms of their introversion. I wish more of them were outspoken about this because many people not only mistake certain traits for extroversion, but they also mistake other traits as someone being “odd” and a “loner”. All in all, I really enjoyed this article, and learning that Amy is one of us 🙂
Hi Michaela,
Very insightful, never would have guessed Amy was a introvert. There you see again how easily judgements are made.
But can’t help but wonder if some of the people on your list are not ambiverts to an extent. I myself am one, needing the me time, but also at ease in groups to a certain extent.
Aaah, well it’s probably the spectrum argument again.
Keep up the good writing!
My favorites are Albert Einstien, Sade, Erykah Badu, Prince, Nina Simone, Samuel L. Jackson, Rihanna, Bernie Sanders.
“Many introvert celebrities spend countless hours observing their surroundings for inspiration. Then they close the door so they can open their mind to creative ideas.”
I think that really sums it up quite well. To be a good artist/judge of character as she is, she needs to transform the environment into something of her own. And that’s why so many people love her and why we can relate to her in a one on one. She makes things personal, which, I think is an introvert trait.
Thanks for the article! It was my first time on your blog and I can safely say I just spent 90 minutes reading it 🙂
Cheers!
Yes, well put Tatiana! 🙂
Everything is very open with a clearr explanation of tthe issues.
It was truly informative. Your sie is very helpful.
Thanks for sharing!