“Humor knows no bounds; it is the responsibility of those who employ it to set limits,” assert social scientists in the field, and this perspective likely holds true. While some individuals may argue that humor has no restrictions, certain jokes can be perceived as hurtful by others. A recent incident involving comedian Amy Schumer exemplifies this.

Amy Schumer shared a picture of Nicole Kidman on her Instagram with what she intended as a “funny” caption, seemingly inspired by celebrities’ reactions to the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

In a now-deleted post, Amy featured a photo of Kidman in the stands during the event, accompanied by the caption “This how human sits,” as reported by the media. Despite Amy’s seemingly light-hearted intentions, the post elicited criticism from many who deemed it mean-spirited towards the actress, prompting Amy to remove the content.

While Amy’s intent was likely rooted in humor, negative comments accusing her of unkindness towards Kidman led to the post’s deletion. Some followers defended Amy, emphasizing her role as a comedian and urging critics to take the joke lightly.

However, as the backlash intensified, Amy felt compelled to issue an apology in a subsequent post, later deleted. In her apology, she seemingly added humor by joking that she posted the photo because Kidman looked like “an alien.”

This incident is not the first time Nicole Kidman has faced online trolling. Recently, she received criticism for wearing a mini-skirt deemed too short by some fans, but Kidman responded to the comments with grace and poise.