Amy Schneider knew she was destined to be a trivia champion in the eighth grade, when her classmates voted her “most likely to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’” Almost 30 years later, in 2021, there she was, winning game after game on the popular quiz show. Fans flocked to her @Jeopardamy social-media accounts, made and purchased Amy Schneider Fan Club merchandise, and started stopping her on the grocery line. With her string of pearls and winsome smile, the lifelong outsider became a national icon.