Amy Schumer addresses Kirsten Dunst seat-filler Oscars joke after receiving backlash online

Amy Schumer’s joke about Leonardo DiCaprio’s love life has received a lot of attention.

Dealing with her own backlash. Amy Schumer has been candid about her honest reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, but some haven’t appreciated it.

Amy Schumer is toeing the line many comedians in the current climate are wary of when it comes to joking about certain topics or events that occur under the show business umbrella. In a recent Instagram post, the "Life & Beth" star, 40, addressed rumors that she had a bit prepared about Alec Baldwin’s tragic "Rust" incident while hosting the 94th Academy Awards. "I also was never going to say the Alec Baldwin joke at the Oscar’s [sic].

Amy Schumer is speaking out about the confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Amy Schumer is sharing her thoughts on the controversial incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock, three days after the 2022 Oscars ceremony took place in Los Angeles.The 40-year-old co-host, who recently opened up about the criticism she received over her joke involving Kirsten Dunst, says she is still “triggered and traumatized” after processing what happened during the televised show.She went on to show support for fellow comedian Chris Rock, explaining that “he handled it like a pro,” adding that “the whole thing was so disturbing.” Amy also said there is “so much pain” in Will Smith, and she is “still in shock and stunned and sad.”“Im proud of myself and my cohosts. But yeah.

Still in shock. Amy Schumer may have put a funny foot forward after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars — but the moment left a major impression.

While Will Smith slapping Chris Rock sucked the oxygen out of the room during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, one of the other cringe moments was Amy Schumer, one of three hosts, trying to make a seat filling joke with nominee Kirsten Dunst from “Power of The Dog,” who was sitting next to co-star/husband, Jesse Plemons. Many had assumed the joke was at the expense of Dunst, mainly because of how clumsy it was, but Dunst was aware it was going to happen.

Amy Schumer insists Kirsten Dunst was "in on" the joke at the Academy Awards. During Sunday's (27. 03.

Amy Schumer is asking Kirsten Dunst’s fans to calm down about what was clearly a scripted comedy bit during Sunday night’s Oscars.

this year's Oscars got a triple dose of comedic talent with hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. The trio took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to kick off the star-studded awards show in style.As the ladies took to the stage — following Beyonce's larger-than-life performance of «Be Alive» — they got a brief intro from DJ Khaled who amped up the energy in the room and got everyone in the mood for the the hosts' monologue.«This year, the Academy hired three women to host,» Schumer shared, «because it's cheaper than hiring one man.»The trio also addressed the Oscars' decision to not broadcast a number of the more technical awards.«As many of you know, a decision was made to present some behind-the-scenes awards in the first hour,» Schumer shared.«It was a controversial and difficult decision but I think we've moved on,» Sykes said, as the lighting onstage flickered and buzzed before almost going out.

Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes delivered the laughs with their opening monologue as the hosts of the 94th Academy Awards.

Beyoncé opened the 2022 Oscars like it was halftime at the Super Bowl, dressed in tennis-ball yellow, backed by a chorus of singers and dancers on the tennis courts in Compton where the Williams Sisters learned to play, all while performing her nominated song “Be Alive” from King Richard.

host the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, March 27. The trio was announced as the ringleaders of the show last month, making history as the first time three women hosted the prestigious Hollywood soiree.Introduced by DJ Khaled, the trio of funny women spoke to the star-studded audience at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater and they sure had a lot to say.“This year the Academy hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than hiring one man,” Schumer, 40, said.