Amy Schumer announced the end of her seven-year marriage to chef Chris Fischer on Instagram on December 12, 2025. They met in 2017 and got married fast, just a year later in February 2018. Their wedding came after a short romance based on shared loves like humor, cooking, and staying out of Hollywood’s spotlight. In May 2019, they welcomed their son, Gene, who is now six years old. From the outside, they seemed like a solid family.
They even worked together on a cooking show called Amy Schumer Learns to Cook. Fischer is a top chef who won a James Beard Award, and Schumer added her funny style to the show. But by late 2025, signs of trouble appeared. Their last time showing up together in public was at the Tribeca Film Festival in June.
Online Hints Spark Rumors
Fans started noticing changes online before the big announcement. On November 11, 2025, Schumer deleted years of old Instagram photos from before she lost weight. This wiped out many family pictures with Fischer and Gene, which got people talking. Just 11 days before she confirmed the divorce, she posted something saying “fingers crossed we make it through.”
At the time, no one thought much of it, but later it seemed like a hint of problems at home. These steps showed she was pulling back from sharing couple moments. The changes built up quietly and led right into her official post about splitting up.
A Peaceful and Private Split
People close to the couple say the divorce happened without any fights or big drama. It was friendly and well-organized from the start. They sorted out all the details privately before going public, keeping things calm and out of the courts. Schumer made it clear right away that her recent 50-pound weight loss—for health reasons, had nothing to do with the split.
She also mentioned Fischer’s autism diagnosis, which she had talked about before. By bringing these up first, she hoped to stop wild guesses from fans and the media. The timing, right before the holidays, looked like a way to clear things up by the end of the year after months of quiet rumors.
Focus on Their Son and New Paths
Gene comes first for both parents. The six-year-old will split his time between their two homes. Schumer called it “family forever,” making it clear they plan to co-parent as a team. Sources say they chose a low-key announcement to protect Gene from too much attention. This matches how they’ve always talked publicly about keeping his life stable despite their fame.
Fischer keeps doing his chef work on his own. Schumer, meanwhile, will shift her comedy shows, writing, and other projects. Her material used to focus a lot on marriage and being a mom, but now it might highlight co-parenting and standing on her own. This divorce shows that even celebrity couples can end things with respect and no bitterness.
It proves love doesn’t always last forever, but good teamwork can help everyone move forward. As they build new lives, Gene’s happiness stays at the center, proving that private choices matter most in the public eye.
Sources:
“Amy Schumer Announces Split from Husband After Seven Years.” BBC News, 13 Dec 2025.
“Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer’s Relationship Timeline.” People Magazine, 2025.
“Chris Fischer.” Wikipedia, 2018.
“Farm to Table: Beetlebung Farm’s Chris Fischer is Chef.” Boston University, 9 Jul 2019.