Comedian Amy Schumer recently appeared to mock Taylor Swift's elaborate wedding celebration in New York City, posting a cryptic message on her Instagram Stories that drew parallels to a past controversy involving Swift's body image.
Schumer, 45, shared a photo of herself wearing an unusual outfit, accompanied by text that read, "Rehersal dinner was sick. Who know was she has planned for us tonight." The post seemed to target Swift and her NFL partner Travis Kelce, whose wedding events have significantly impacted Manhattan.
New York City residents have reportedly expressed frustration over the disruptions caused by the wedding festivities, which have led to road closures and a heavy police presence, especially around Madison Square Garden, which has been transformed into a venue for the celebration. The security measures are described as being on par with those for a presidential visit, with authorities prepared to make arrests for entering restricted areas.
Schumer, a native New Yorker, may have also been commenting on the inconvenience the events have caused to city residents. This is not the first time Schumer has made Swift the subject of a joke. In 2016, Schumer posted a photo that seemed to critique Swift's appearance at the Grammy Awards, referencing a perceived lack of a "thigh gap." The comedian captioned an image of herself in a bikini, "Taylor that's not a thigh gap. This is a thigh gap." This remark sparked criticism from some fans who accused Schumer of body shaming.
At the time, Schumer's representative clarified that the joke was made in good humor and that Schumer did not have a feud with Swift. Schumer herself responded to the backlash by posting another image and stating, "I am a comic and should never make fun of myself at the expense of anyone else that I wasn’t making fun of in the first place. #relax #beard."
Swift's wedding to Kelce has become a major spectacle, drawing significant attention and reportedly causing considerable logistical challenges in the city. The events are taking place amid a heatwave, with temperatures reaching approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit.