Former 'Jeopardy!' Champ Amy Schneider Headed To Sacramento For Pride Month Floor Ceremony
By Kristin Myers on June 21, 2022 at 7:30 AM EDT
Former "Jeopardy!" Champion Amy Schneider is celebrating yet another Pride event to celebrate Pride Month.
The openly trans trivia guru set a second-place win streak on the game show back in January after winning seven games in a row. Unfortunately, it was nowhere near enough to topple the win streak set by Ken Jennings, who won 74 games in a row back in 2004.
On Monday, she took to Instagram to let her followers know that she was headed to Sacramento for the Pride Month Floor Ceremony hosted by the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus.
Amy Schneider Says It's A Privilege Just To Be Included!
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On Monday, Amy posted a selfie wearing dangling rainbow earrings while sitting in the car.
“Heading to Sacramento for the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus’ annual Pride Month Floor Ceremony!” she captioned the snap. “The ceremony, which will honor individuals who have contributed to the LGBTQ community, takes place today at the State Capitol. Such a privilege to be included!”
“YAY AMY!!! You're everywhere doing all of the awesome things. #happypridemonth,” one follower commented.
“You look so pretty in that green!” another follower wrote.
“God bless you Amy! You are my hero. I transitioned back in the 1970s and I'm a huge Jeopardy fan. And I am your fan for life!” said another.
“It’s so nice to see your posts. I was so sad when you left Jeopardy. It’s just great following you around on all of your adventures,” another fan shared.
“How to instantly feel happy on the inside: see a picture of Amy smiling on your feed,” another wrote.
Amy Is Living Large During Pride Month!
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Amy is taking her newfound fame and using it to bolster positive trans representation for people around the world.
Earlier this month, she posted a video explaining that she had taken part in yet another special Pride event.
“I had a great time filming Take Pride Live with Indeed last week!” she wrote in the caption of the video. “The show features live music and intimate conversations, all centered around the empowerment of finding work that takes pride in YOU! Airing Monday, June 13 at 2pm CST/8pm GMT on Indeed's YouTube channel, be sure to check it out!”
“Hi Amy! Hubby and I have our Jeopardy episodes in the DVR, so we are back in time watching you kill it!!” one fan commented. “I’m just really enjoying watching you beam and am glad I found your page to tell you so. Sending you all the peace and love you can hold 💜”
“You look fab in that photo!” another fan wrote.
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Amy also threw out the first pitch at Pride Night at Oracle Park in San Francisco. She posted a few snaps on the field, including one in a Giants jersey and a colorful skirt.
“I love the clothes you wore!” one fan commented.
“I’m a Dodger fan, but I still love this!!!” another fan shared.
“I’m a Mets fan but I still think this is AWESOME!!” said a third.
“You are darling!” another commented. “Live that best life Amy!”
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Back in early June, Amy actually served as the Grand Marshal in a Pride Parade in another colorful skirt and rainbow tank top.
“Had a great time last weekend at @sonomacountypride 🌈🙌,” she wrote in the caption. “I was thrilled to be selected as Grand Marshal, and I truly appreciate all the support. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈💜”
“Goddess! Happy Pride!” one fan wrote.
“Aww, too gorgeous to look at!” said another.
“This makes me tear up. I'm so happy to see you live your best life!” another fan commented.
“Gorgeous & glowing! Enjoy seeing your new adventures. Can’t wait to see you on Tournament of Champions!” another fan wrote.
“I'm so excited and waiting to see you on Jeopardy Tournament of champions!!!!!!😁😁😁” another shared.
Amy Schneider and the other “Jeopardy!” greats from the past season will be competing in the 2022 Tournament of Champions later this year.