Actress Amy Schumer Confirms Separation from Husband of Seven Years
Entertainer Amy Schumer has revealed that she and her partner, cook Chris Fischer are getting a divorce following a seven-year union.
The actress shared in an Instagram post on this week, accompanied by a picture of the pair on a train, that they had made the "tough choice" to part ways and will continue to focus on caring for their six-year-old son.
"Peaceful, filled with love and mutual respect! Family forever," she wrote.
Both in their mid-forties, exchanged vows in early 2018 and had their son a year later.
Humor Amidst the Announcement
The star quipped in the online announcement that the split is unrelated to her shedding pounds and not prompted by Fischer's status as an "award winning chef who can still turn heads".
He earned the prestigious James Beard award in the American Cooking category for his 2015 cookbook focusing on Martha's Vineyard cuisine.
Joint Professional Ventures
They were featured together on the Food Network reality show Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, which aired during the Covid pandemic.
The duo also appeared during a film series Preparing for Parenthood with Amy that documented her journey, who has been open about having a health issue, during her difficult pregnancy.
Schumer's Professional Highlights
Her credits include the TV program Schumer's Sketch Comedy, the feature film a 2015 comedy and the film a 2018 comedy.
She was the creator, director, and lead of the sitcom Beth's Life.
Famous Figures React
Several famous friends of Schumer's offered encouragement in responses to her post.
Performer Sophia Bush said that a divorce "is profoundly challenging without having it be publicly scrutinized… so when the world sees I'll just say treat yourself with extra kindness".
Meanwhile personality a famous interviewer stated: "Amy, having been through it, I know it's never easy. Only YOU could make THIS announcement combining comedy and affection".
