🔗 Share this article Actress Amy Schumer Confirms Split from Spouse of Seven Years Star and performer Amy Schumer has announced that she and her spouse, culinary expert Chris Fischer are getting a divorce following a seven-year union. The renowned comedian stated in an online announcement on recently, accompanied by a picture of the pair on a train, that they had made the "tough choice" to split and will remain dedicated to caring for their six-year-old son. "It's friendly, with total love and respect! Family forever," she expressed. Schumer, 44, and Fischer, 45, exchanged vows in early 2018 and had their son a year later. Humor Amidst the Announcement The star quipped in the social media update that the split is not "because I dropped some lbs" and not prompted by Fischer's status as an "award winning chef who can still pull some hot tail". He earned the esteemed James Beard award in the American Cooking category for his 2015 cookbook focusing on Martha's Vineyard cuisine. Shared Public Projects They were featured together on the TV series Learning to Cook with Amy Schumer, which was broadcast amid the pandemic. The duo also appeared during a film series Amy's Pregnancy Journey that documented her journey, who has been vocal regarding having endometriosis, during her difficult pregnancy. A Look at Schumer's Career She has featured in the TV program The Amy Schumer Show, the feature film a 2015 comedy and 2018's a 2018 comedy. She also wrote, directed and starred in the comedy series Life & Beth. Support from Friends Notable acquaintances of Schumer's expressed solidarity in comments on Instagram. Star Sophia Bush remarked that a divorce "is profoundly challenging without having it be observed by everyone… so when the world sees I'll just say be extra gentle with yourself". Also, media figure a well-known broadcaster stated: "Amy, it's never a simple process. Only YOU could make THIS announcement with humor and love".