At a Glance
- Amy Schumer filed for divorce from Chris Fischer on January 6, New York County court records show
- The comedian announced their “amicable” split in an Instagram post on December 12
- The former couple share 6½-year-old son Gene
- Why it matters: The high-profile split highlights how public figures navigate private relationship transitions while maintaining family unity
Amy Schumer has officially ended her seven-year marriage to chef Chris Fischer, marking the conclusion of a relationship that played out both in the public eye and on her social media platforms.
The Divorce Filing
Court records confirm the Kinda Pregnant actress, 44, filed for divorce from Fischer, 45, on Tuesday after months of speculation about their relationship status. The couple, who wed on February 13, 2018, welcomed their son Gene in May 2019.
In her December 12 Instagram announcement, Schumer wrote: “Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years. We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son.”
Timeline of Events
The relationship’s final months unfolded publicly through social media posts:
- November 2025: Schumer posted “Chris and I are still married” alongside praise for Hulu’s divorce-lawyer series All’s Fair
- November 13: A source told News Of Los Angeles the couple was “privately working through normal issues that couples in long-term marriages have”
- December 1: Schumer addressed marriage speculation, writing “Whatever ends up happening with me and Chris has nothing to do with weight loss or autism”
- December 12: Official split announcement via Instagram
- January 4, 2026: Schumer posted about “self care and self love” for the new year
- January 6: Divorce filing entered in court records
The Amicable Split
Despite the public nature of their separation, sources close to the couple emphasize the peaceful nature of their split.
A source close to the pair told News Of Los Angeles:
> “There is nothing ugly between the former couple. It’s a cohesive split. They’ve just been finalizing a few things.”
Schumer echoed this sentiment in her announcement, concluding: “We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time. The split is amicable and all love and respect! Family forever.”
Key Takeaways
- Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer’s divorce comes after seven years of marriage
- The couple maintains focus on co-parenting their 6½-year-old son
- Both parties have emphasized the amicable nature of their separation
- The split was first announced via Instagram before legal proceedings began
The comedian’s approach to handling her divorce publicly while maintaining privacy boundaries offers a model for how celebrities can navigate personal transitions in the digital age.
