Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has revealed that she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer are divorcing following a seven-year union.
The Trainwreck star said in a social media post on Friday, paired with an image of them riding public transit, that they had made the "challenging resolution" to separate and will continue to focus on raising their son, who is six.
"Peaceful, filled with love and mutual respect! Family forever," she wrote.
Both in their mid-forties, exchanged vows in early 2018 and welcomed their son the following year.
Humor Amidst the Announcement
Schumer also joked in the online announcement that the split is unrelated to her shedding pounds and not prompted by Fischer's status as an "acclaimed culinary expert who can still pull some hot tail".
Fischer won the esteemed James Beard award in the U.S. Culinary category for his 2015 cookbook focusing on Martha's Vineyard cuisine.
Collaborative Public Endeavors
The couple appeared together on the culinary television program Learning to Cook with Amy Schumer, which ran during lockdowns.
The duo also appeared during a documentary series Expecting Amy that chronicled Schumer's experience, who has been vocal regarding having a health issue, during her challenging gestation.
The Star's Work Portfolio
She has featured in the sketch show Schumer's Sketch Comedy, the 2015 film Trainwreck and 2018's a 2018 comedy.
She also wrote, directed and starred in the TV show Life and Beth.
Celebrity Well-Wishes
Notable acquaintances of Schumer's expressed solidarity in responses to her post.
Performer Sophia Bush noted that a divorce "is incredibly difficult without having it be publicly scrutinized… so when the world sees I'll just say be extra gentle with yourself".
In addition, TV host a famous interviewer wrote: "Amy, it's never a simple process. Only YOU could make THIS announcement with humor and love".
