Amy Schumer has revealed that she and her husband, Chris Fischer, are separating, as she shared the news in a surprising Instagram update.

The 44-year-old comedian disclosed that she and Fischer, aged 45, have decided to part ways after seven years of marriage. She described the decision as “difficult” but emphasized their mutual respect and continued commitment to co-parenting their son.

“We have a deep love for each other and are dedicated to raising our son together,” Schumer stated in her post. “We kindly ask for privacy during this time.”

Schumer and Fischer, who is a professional chef, wed in 2018 and are parents to their six-year-old son, Gene.

Addressing recent speculation about her noticeable weight loss, Schumer humorously clarified in her announcement, “Blah blah blah not because I dropped some lbs.”

The comedienne also insisted that the separation was not because Fischer is a ‘hot [James] Beard award winning chef who can still pull some hot tail’, in a typo-ridden statement. 

It comes after the Daily Mail exclusively revealed that Schumer’s marriage was in turmoil in November, as a close friend said the comedian was ‘over it.’ 

Schumer raised eyebrows at the time by deleting all pictures from her Instagram and replacing them with a single image of herself, flaunting her weight loss and showing that she was not wearing a wedding ring. 

Her close friend told the Mail that her marriage fell apart at the same time ‘she got skinny’, and they confided that Chris was ‘mostly out of the house at this point.’  

Amy Schumer has announced that she is divorcing her husband Chris Fischer in a bombshell Instagram post

The actress said she and her chef husband made the ‘difficult decision’ to end their marriage after seven years together, and addressed claims that it was because of her dramatic weight loss

Another source noted the couple had been known among their friends to be distant in recent times, and had listed two homes in Brooklyn and New Orleans. 

‘Amy doesn’t talk about Chris that much anymore, it’s like they are no longer close,’ the source said at the time. ‘He is never around, and she has not taken him on a red carpet for months.’ 

The insider said it was not easy on Fischer ‘because of his autism’, with Schumer’s comedy driving a wedge between the pair. 

‘He doesn’t even get her jokes, and being funny and making people laugh is important to her,’ the friend said. 

‘Also, there is that classic cliche: when a woman loses weight, her personality changes.

‘Amy has changed since losing weight, she is much lighter in her spirit, more easy going. I think she wants more out of life.’

A third insider claimed: ‘Amy and Chris have been on a routine the last couple years, they have focused more on their child then their relationship and his brutal honesty being autistic is a blessing and a curse for Amy to where she has joked about it on some of her specials but it has also become a minor issue for their relationship.’ 

‘We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son,’ Schumer wrote in her Instagram post, with an image of herself and Fischer on a New York City subway 

The divorce announcement comes after Schumer tellingly wiped her Instagram account clean in November, save for a new glam post showcasing her weight loss

Fischer has accompanied Schumer to events this past year, including to Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special (pictured) in February 

Schumer and Fischer tied the knot in Malibu in front of 80 friends and family, including close pal Jennifer Lawrence, in 2018.

The couple signed a prenuptial agreement before they wed, which Schumer even joked about when she marked their seventh wedding anniversary back in February.

‘7 years ago we signed a prenup and haven’t had to utilize it! Love you babe,’ Schumer – who has a reported net worth of $45 million – wrote on Instagram, along with a photo from their wedding day.

Fischer has been by Schumer’s side at various events this past year but the last time they were photographed on the red carpet together appears to be in June 2025, at the premiere of Room To Move. 

Rumors over their impending split were ignited earlier this year when Schumer put two properties on the market. 

Schumer listed her Brooklyn home for $14 million before cutting the price to $12.75 million. She purchased the home – made famous for it’s appearance in the Cher film Moonstruck – in 2022. 

The comedienne has also put the New Orleans residence she purchased with Fischer in 2021 on the market. 

A close friend of the comedian told the Daily Mail in November: ‘Amy has changed since losing weight, she is much lighter in her spirit, more easy going. I think she wants more out of life’ 

In a string of recent Instagram posts, the comedienne has flaunted her impressive weight loss

Rumors over their impending split were ignited earlier this year when Schumer put two properties on the market, including her Brooklyn townhouse for $14 million

She also listed the New Orleans home she bought with her spouse in 2021

Schumer has also undergone a dramatic transformation since beginning a weight loss journey these past few years.

She’s been open about undergoing liposuction and even trying the various trendy medications used for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

While neither Ozempic and Wegovy sat well with her, Mounjaro stuck.

‘My hair is fuller, my skin is better, I have more energy. I want to “get down” more, if you know what I mean,’ she told Instagram followers. ‘I’m talking about sex.’

The transformation has not gone unnoticed either – a recent photo displaying her trim pins during a trip to Vegas earned rave reviews.

‘Loving the love. My legs thank you!’ she told followers.

The couple tied the knot in 2018 and share son Gene, six

Schumer and Fischer seen celebrating the birth of their son Gene six years ago 

Fischer, a chef and farmer, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder not long after marrying the star.

Fischer received an official diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder not long after they wed, and the actress has been candid with fans about how the condition has played a role in their relationship – and even credited it for helping her fall in love with him.

The disorder is a lifelong developmental disorder that makes it difficult for people to understand social cues or express themselves.

‘I knew from the beginning that my husband’s brain was a little different than mine,’ she said during her 2019 Netflix special Growing. ‘My husband was diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger’s. He has autism spectrum disorder. He’s on the spectrum.

‘And once he was diagnosed, it dawned on me how funny it was, because all of the characteristics that make it clear that he’s on the spectrum are all of the reasons that I fell madly in love with him.’