Yes, I sought more money: Amy Schumer

In an Instagram post, Schumer confirmed a report that Netflix agreed to increase her fee for 'The Leather Special' after a deal had already been set, reports variety.com. Schumer also said she never sought pay equal to what Rock and Chappelle were making.

"I believe women deserve equal pay. However I don't believe I deserve equal pay to Chris and Dave. They are legends and (two) of the greatest comics of all time," she said. She continued: "I would like to say that I have been selling out arenas these last couple years. Something a female comic has never done.

"That's a big deal to me, especially because I know I do my best every night on stage for the audience and they have a good time. I didn't ask for the same as my friends. I did ask for more than the initial offer." According to a report, Schumer set a deal last year to star in a comedy special for Netflix 'The Leather Special', which premiered in March.

"But when Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle made headlines for commanding eye-popping deals for $20 million per special, Schumer's team went back to Netflix and flatly asked for more money," stated the report.

According to a source, Schumer was initially paid about $11 million for her special. She received significantly more "compensation after she raised the question of fairness relative to the Rock and Chappelle deals".