I love Amy Schumer. There’s a deluded corner of my brain that believes someday we may actually break through this one-sided fan/celebrity dynamic and become the carb-loving, feminist buddies destiny secretly wants us to be.
Perhaps this is why I was surprisingly stung when I noticed her recent post on Instagram, posing alongside Oprah, with the hashtag #nonewfriendsexceptoprah.
The pair had just recorded an interview for O’s SuperSoul Sessions, where they bonded over being introverts who found social situations exhausting. In contrast to Oprah’s BFF Gayle King – a true extrovert who draws energy from being around other people – Schumer and Winfrey agreed they could only recharge by being alone.
Sometimes at parties they even hide in the toilets to get a few minutes to themselves (I did that two weeks ago – see, so much in common already!).
In fairness, who wouldn’t let Oprah into their inner circle – even if you are an introvert with a ‘no new friends’ policy? But this isn’t the first time Schumer has mentioned her closed shop policy on new people.
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Maybe it’s also because she’s famous and wants to avoid users and people who want to take advantage. Perhaps she feels she can trust her old friends more than new people.
When people go to Hollywood to make it, they tell stories of how everyone they meet is really nice to them (just in case they make it big).
Is it any wonder Hollywood people have a reputation for being fake and insincere?
Ummm ... I think that's actually the case for almost all people once they're out of their twenties.
In fact, I'd actually go further. If you meet someone aged 30+ and they're contacting you, and asking you if you'd like to go to things with them, be a little weary. That person is probably not looking to be friends with you.