Star and performer Amy Schumer has announced that she and her spouse, culinary expert Chris Fischer have decided to end their marriage post a seven-year partnership.
The Trainwreck star stated in an online announcement on Friday, paired with an image of them riding public transit, that they had made the "tough choice" to part ways and will continue to focus on caring for their six-year-old son.
"It's friendly, with total love and respect! Family forever," she said.
Schumer, 44, and Fischer, 45, exchanged vows in early 2018 and became parents in 2019.
Light-Hearted Comments on Split
She humorously noted in the Instagram post that the split is unrelated to her shedding pounds and not on account of Fischer being a "decorated cook who can still pull some hot tail".
He earned the renowned James Beard award in the American Cooking category for his culinary guide published in 2015.
Shared Public Projects
They were featured together on the culinary television program Learning to Cook with Amy Schumer, which ran during lockdowns.
They additionally co-starred during a documentary series Expecting Amy that followed Schumer, who has been vocal regarding having a health issue, during her hard time expecting.
A Look at Schumer's Career
She has featured in the sketch show Inside Amy Schumer, the feature film a 2015 comedy and the 2018 movie a 2018 comedy.
She also wrote, directed and starred in the TV show Life & Beth.
Support from Friends
Several famous friends of Schumer's showed their support in social media replies.
Performer Sophia Bush remarked that a divorce "is incredibly difficult without having it be hard for the world to see… so when the world sees I'll just say be extra gentle with yourself".
In addition, TV host Gayle King stated: "Amy been there never easy. Only YOU could make THIS announcement w/humor & love".
