‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Amy Schneider Talks ‘Being A Trans Person In The Spotlight’

Every year, there seems to be at least one film that debuts at a film festival, does the festival circuit and earns rave reviews everywhere it goes and is talked about as one of the best films of the year almost from the very first screening. In 2021, that film might be “The Worst Person in the World.” READ MORE: The 25 Best Films Of 2021 As seen in the trailer, “The Worst Person in the World” isn’t about some sort of horrible dictator or mass murderer.

The entertainment industry and world are reeling in shock after Bob Saget’s untimely death was confirmed this morning by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The Full House father and stand-up comic was 65.

Amy Schumer never shies away from getting real with her fans – and this time was no different when she touched on her mental health struggles.

She looks like a million bucks — and her jackpot is only growing. Jeopardy! contestant Amy Schneider passed the $1 million mark on Friday, January 7, episode of the game show.

Amy Schneider, an engineering manager from Oakland, Calif., has became the fourth person in the 38-year history of Jeopardy! to earn more than $1 million in non-tournament play. She moved past that milestone in today’s episode of the show.

LOS ANGELES -- “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is adding to her list of bragging rights and admirers.Already the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show's history and the woman with the longest winning streak, on Friday she became one of only four “Jeopardy!” players to reach seven figures in regular-season winnings.She's collected $1.02 million in 28 victories, solidifying her 4th-place position on the list that includes Ken Jennings with $2.5 million; James Holzhauer, $2.46 million, and Matt Amodio, $1.52 million.Schneider, who's also fourth in consecutive wins, will compete again Monday.Poised and affable on TV and in an interview with The Associated Press, she doesn't seem the gloating type. But she is tickled by the fact that she's fulfilled a prediction made by her 8th-grade classmates in Dayton, Ohio: She was voted most likely to be a “Jeopardy!” contestant, based on her geography and spelling bee prowess.More significantly, she's the first transgender person to qualify for the show's tournament of champions.

Feeling “fine.” After former Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider was burglarized earlier this week, she has opened up about the ordeal.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider was robbed at gunpoint over New Year’s weekend in Oakland, California.Schneider, an Oakland resident, tweeted about the robbery to her 52,000 followers, saying she was shaken up but otherwise OK.“Hi all! So first off: I’m fine.

It takes a certain mind to be able to compete on Jeopardy!, but only the best of the best land in this winner’s circle. These are the highest-earning winners from the game show — and they’ve won millions.

It has been a pretty eventful year for "Jeopardy!" fans thanks to a hosting controversy as well as two record-breaking contestants stealing the show. Amy Schneider, who is currently on a 16-game winning streak as of her win on Wednesday, is now the fourth highest-earning contestant to play the game in regular-season play.The engineering manager from Oakland, Calif.

After pivoting to a virtual event for 2021, Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) returns to the mountains in 2022. 

Steve Martin may be looking in a mirror.

Amy Schneider is clearly in it to win it all.

The romance between Kim Kardashian, 41, and Pete Davidson, 28, just went to the next level! The SKIMS founder jetted off to NYC to spend time with Pete this past weekend where she met his mom Amy Davidson for “several hours” a source confirms to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “It went really well,” they added of the visit.

Amy Adams, 47, stepped out for a fun shopping outing with her daughter Aviana, 11, on Dec. 17 and it was cute to see. The mother and her look-alike daughter were photographed walking in the parking lot of Gearys in Beverly Hills, CA and were wearing similarly colored outfits. Amy’s included a tan top under a long black and tan sweater, jeans, and black boots while Aviana’s included an ivory and brown striped sweater, jeans, and white sneakers.

Speaking out. Amid the news that Jana Duggar was charged with a misdemeanor, cousin Amy King (née Duggar) has broken her silence with a supportive message.

Naughty Boy’s arguments with Snoochie Shy and Kadeena Cox , and tense moments between David Ginola and Arlene Phillips. However, according to one axed celebrity, that is not all that has been going on in the castle.