EXCLUSIVE: Amy Schumer cavorts in the waves with boyfriend Ben Hanisch... before telling body shamers 'I look strong and healthy'

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 17:02 EST, 24 May 2016 | Updated: 11:52 EST, 25 May 2016

She spends her working life trying to make people laugh.

But it was Amy Schumer's turn to smile, as she enjoyed an idyllic beach day with boyfriend Ben Hanisch in Hawaii on Monday.

The witty comic showed her zest for life as she cavorted in the ocean with Ben, swimming together before sharing a kiss as the waves broke around them.

Despite her carefree appearance, the Inside Amy Schumer star later took to social media to defend herself against 'trolls' who had criticized her appearance. 

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Outside Amy Schumer! Comic enjoys an idyllic beach day with boyfriend Ben Hanisch as they cavort in the ocean waves in Hawaii on Monday

Outside Amy Schumer! Comic enjoys an idyllic beach day with boyfriend Ben Hanisch as they cavort in the ocean waves in Hawaii on Monday

Hold on tight: The couple swam together before sharing a kiss as the waves broke around them

Hold on tight: The couple swam together before sharing a kiss as the waves broke around them

Milestone: Amy and Ben just marked their first six months together

Milestone: Amy and Ben just marked their first six months together

Almost a Trainwreck: It was clear the pair were having fun

Almost a Trainwreck: It was clear the pair were having fun

Directly addressing those responsible for negative comments about her body, she called them out for being 'unkind'.

'I hope you find some joy in your lives today in a human interaction and not just in writing unkind things to a stranger you've never met who triggers something in you that makes you feel powerless and alone,' she wrote on Instagram. 

'This is how I look. I feel happy. I think I look strong and healthy and also like Miss Trunchbull from Matilda. Kisses!'

See Amy Schumer updates as she enjoys an idyllic beach day with Ben Hanisch

Not a fashion show: Amy wore a practical navy blue swimsuit for the outing

Not a fashion show: Amy wore a practical navy blue swimsuit for the outing

Just a normal girl: The 34-year-old spoke out recently after being called 'plus-sized' by a magazine, pointing out that her dress size was between a U.S. 6 and 8 - far smaller than the average female figure

Just a normal girl: The 34-year-old spoke out recently after being called 'plus-sized' by a magazine, pointing out that her dress size was between a U.S. 6 and 8 - far smaller than the average female figure

Despite her carefree appearance, the Inside Amy Schumer star later took to social media to defend herself against 'trolls' who had criticized her appearance 

Despite her carefree appearance, the Inside Amy Schumer star later took to social media to defend herself against 'trolls' who had criticized her appearance 

Her comments came after the 34-year-old recently spoke out after being called 'plus-sized' by a magazine. She pointed out that her dress size was between a U.S. 6 and 8 - making her smaller than the average female figure in America.

Not that Amy seemed unduly preoccupied by her appearance on Monday.

Instead it was all about having fun as she and Ben enjoyed their vacation. 

Making a point: 'I think I look strong and healthy,' wrote Amy the following day 

Making a point: 'I think I look strong and healthy,' wrote Amy the following day 

Not mincing her words: Directly addressing those responsible for negative comments about her body, she called them out for being 'unkind' 

Not mincing her words: Directly addressing those responsible for negative comments about her body, she called them out for being 'unkind' 

Outspoken: The comic doesn't see anything funny about shaming women for their bodies 

Outspoken: The comic doesn't see anything funny about shaming women for their bodies 

After splashing around in the warm Central Pacific ocean, the pair then put on their sun hats before taking a stroll along the beach.

Amy wore a practical navy blue swimsuit for the outing, which came as the couple celebrated six months together. 

Ben has shared a series of shots of his love enjoying herself on the trip - including a selfie of the couple, and one of Amy silhouetted against the sunset.

Perfect Day: The couple are enjoying some alone time together following Amy's grueling filming schedule for her TV show, which coincided with her tour 

Perfect Day: The couple are enjoying some alone time together following Amy's grueling filming schedule for her TV show, which coincided with her tour 

Hat's enough! For a walk along the beach, the pair took pains to protect themselves from the sun 

Hat's enough! For a walk along the beach, the pair took pains to protect themselves from the sun 

Last week the furniture designer took to Instagram to mark their anniversary with a sweet selfie.

Ben captioned the social media post: '6 months with this babe and I couldn't be any happier.'

The actress and Chicago-based Ben took their relationship public in January, and ever since have posted a bevy of cute photos to their social media pages.

No cabana needed: The no fuss couple left their belongings on a rock

No cabana needed: The no fuss couple left their belongings on a rock

Slap on that sunscreen: Amy's fair skin appears to have a hint of a tan
Slap on that sunscreen: Amy's fair skin appears to have a hint of a tan

Slap on that sunscreen: Amy's fair skin appears to have a hint of a tan

Amy's beau is a University of Utah graduate who previously worked as a design consultant for HGTV before founding his own business, according to his LinkedIn profile.

The Comedy Central star has previously dated comedian Anthony Jeselnik, and WWE star Dolph Ziggler.

So in love: Ben has shared a series of shots of his love enjoying herself on the trip - including a selfie of the couple, and one of Amy silhouetted against the sunset

So in love: Ben has shared a series of shots of his love enjoying herself on the trip - including a selfie of the couple, and one of Amy silhouetted against the sunset

For keeps: Amy's beau is a University of Utah graduate who previously worked as a design consultant for HGTV before founding his own business, according to his LinkedIn profile 

For keeps: Amy's beau is a University of Utah graduate who previously worked as a design consultant for HGTV before founding his own business, according to his LinkedIn profile 

 

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