To celebrate its 43rd year, Pirelli ditched the models and the paradisiacal location for a different kind of inspiring. Instead 13 women “of outstanding professional, social, cultural, sporting and artistic accomplishment” will grace the 2016 calendar.
And one of those women posing for the calendar is everyone’s favourite trainwreck, Amy Schumer.
Wearing nothing but sheer panties and heels, drinking from a Starbucks cup, the comedienne shared a black and white photo shot by famed photographer, Annie Leibovitz.
“Beautiful, gross, strong, thin, fat, pretty, ugly, sexy, disgusting, flawless, woman,” the 34-year-old tweeted to her 2.64 million followers along with a snap from the shoot.
Amy couldn’t have been prouder of her shoot.
Annie explained the thought process behind the photograph was meant to be ironic.
“She got the whole concept completely. She’s so bright. She was willing to play that role. I was worried for her; I said, ‘Are you self-conscious?’ [Amy] said, ‘Are you kidding? I love my body.'”
Also featured in the iconic shoot, looking empowered was tennis player Serena Williams. The 34-year-old’s impressive back muscles are on full display as she’s snapped in profile, standing with her back to the camera in a powerful stance wearing nothing but a pair of black underwear.
Despite Serena and Amy posing (nearly) nude, the rest of the ladies are fully clothed.
The black and white 2016 calendar includes blogger Tavi Gevinson, model Natalia Vodianova, film director Ava DuVernay, artist, musician and performer Yoko Ono and singer Patti Smith.
Serena looks stunning in her black and white snap.
