Amy Schumer has taken a legal step many saw coming but few expected to unfold so publicly: she’s officially filed for divorce from her husband, chef and cookbook author Chris Fischer. Court records filed in New York County on January 6, 2026, confirm the “Trainwreck” star’s petition to end a marriage that began nearly eight years ago.

The announcement arrives just weeks after Schumer’s emotional and candid social media post detailing her difficult decision to separate. Rather than bury the news quietly, she chose honesty—complete with her trademark blend of humor, vulnerability, and unfiltered truth.

A Marriage and a Family: The Story So Far

Schumer, 44, and Fischer, 45, first linked socially in late 2017. They married on February 13, 2018, in a ceremony that surprised many of their fans, and welcomed a son, Gene, in May 2019. Their relationship was a blend of Hollywood fame and genuine down-to-earth partnership—she in comedy and film, he in the culinary world as a James Beard Award-winning chef.

Late last year, speculation about the marriage’s status began circulating online when Schumer deleted old photos from her Instagram and started posting fresh, unfiltered snapshots of herself. She addressed that directly, writing that whatever happened “has nothing to do with weight loss or autism,” a nod to both her own health journey and Fischer’s life experience.

Then, on December 12, 2025, she shared her decision publicly:

“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. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time.”

She concluded the post with the warmth that has endeared her to fans for years:  “Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever.”

An Amicable Split With a Focus on Family

Unlike many celebrity splits that escalate into public feuds, Schumer and Fischer’s divorce filing looks cooperative from the start. An E! News report notes that their paperwork describes an “uncontested, joint divorce,” meaning there are no major disputes over custody, finances, or property division at this stage.

A source close to the couple said in the media that there’s “nothing ugly” in the split, describing it instead as “cohesive” and calm. What once fueled chatter has now transitioned into a mutual commitment to co-parenting.

Schumer’s choice to speak candidly about the reasons behind the split—dismissing rumors about her recent weight loss or her husband’s autism—also signalled a desire to control the narrative with honesty rather than speculation.

Public Reactions and Amy Schumer’s Personal Outlook

In the weeks leading up to the announcement, Schumer also shared moments of levity and introspection on social media. On New Year’s Eve, she posted a playful photo of herself curled up with a bowl of spaghetti and quipped, “Who’s kissing this at midnight?”—a self-deprecating way of acknowledging her new chapter.

She has also leaned into a theme she described as “self-care and self-love” for 2026, urging fans to appreciate their health, families, and friends as they move forward without regrets.

This mixture of humor and candor is familiar to longtime fans and a reminder that even in personal pain, Schumer’s voice remains unabashedly her own.

Beyond the Headlines: What This Means

Schumer and Fischer’s divorce is a reminder that even longstanding relationships evolve. The couple’s journey, from sudden nuptials and shared parenthood to an amicable legal separation, reflects a nuanced reality many couples face: sometimes love doesn’t vanish, but changes shape.

For Schumer, this moment dovetails with a phase of reinvention, both personally and professionally. Her recent work, including “Kinda Pregnant,” and her highly publicized health journey, have positioned her as a figure unafraid to explore difficult and deeply human topics.

Despite the legal end of their marriage, Schumer’s emphasis on ongoing mutual respect and family unity suggests that while one chapter closes, another full of possibilities already begins.

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