In a heartfelt social media disclosure, acclaimed comedian and actress Amy Schumer has publicly announced the dissolution of her seven-year marriage to award-winning chef Chris Fischer. The 44-year-old entertainment icon shared the news through an Instagram post on Friday, accompanied by a nostalgic photograph of the couple aboard a subway train.
Schumer characterized the separation as a mutually agreed upon ‘difficult decision’ that concludes their romantic partnership while preserving their commitment to co-parenting their six-year-old son. The Trainwreck star emphasized the amicable nature of the split with the declaration: ‘Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever.’
The comedian addressed potential speculation about their separation with characteristic humor, explicitly stating the divorce was not motivated by her recent weight loss nor Fischer’s culinary acclaim and continued attractiveness. Fischer, 45, received the prestigious James Beard Award in the American Cooking category for his 2015 publication, the Beetlebung Farm Cookbook: A Year of Cooking on Martha’s Vineyard.
The couple’s professional collaboration included the Food Network reality series ‘Amy Schumer Learns to Cook,’ which premiered during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering viewers a glimpse into their domestic dynamic. Their relationship was further documented in the HBO Max series ‘Expecting Amy,’ which chronicled Schumer’s challenging pregnancy while managing endometriosis.
Prominent figures from the entertainment industry expressed support in the comments section of Schumer’s announcement. Actress Sophia Bush acknowledged the particular difficulty of navigating divorce under public scrutiny, while television personality Gayle King praised Schumer’s unique ability to announce the separation with both humor and affection.
Schumer’s distinguished career includes creating and starring in the critically acclaimed sketch show ‘Inside Amy Schumer,’ headlining the 2015 film ‘Trainwreck,’ and her performance in ‘I Feel Pretty’ (2018). More recently, she expanded her creative portfolio by writing, directing, and starring in the Hulu sitcom ‘Life & Beth.’