Star and performer Amy Schumer has announced that she and her partner, cook Chris Fischer are divorcing following a seven-year union.
The actress shared in an Instagram post on Friday, alongside a photo of the two of them on the subway, that they had made the "tough choice" to split and will keep prioritizing parenting their young child.
"It's friendly, with total love and respect! Family forever," she said.
Schumer, 44, and Fischer, 45, exchanged vows in early 2018 and had their son a year later.
Jokes Accompanying the News
She humorously noted in the online announcement that the split is not due to recent weight loss and not because Fischer is an "acclaimed culinary expert who can still attract attention".
He earned the esteemed James Beard award in the American Cooking category for his 2015 Beetlebung Farm Cookbook: A Year of Cooking on Martha's Vineyard.
Shared Public Projects
The pair collaborated on the TV series Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, which ran during lockdowns.
They additionally co-starred during a docuseries Preparing for Parenthood with Amy that chronicled Schumer's experience, who has been open about having a medical condition, during her challenging gestation.
The Star's Work Portfolio
She has featured in the comedy series Inside Amy Schumer, the 2015 film a 2015 comedy and the 2018 movie I Feel Pretty.
Additionally, she penned, helmed, and acted in the comedy series Beth's Life.
Support from Friends
Notable acquaintances of Schumer's expressed solidarity in comments on Instagram.
Actress Sophia Bush noted 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".
In addition, TV host a well-known broadcaster commented: "Amy, having been through it, I know it's never easy. Only YOU could make THIS announcement combining comedy and affection".
