Star and performer Amy Schumer has announced that she and her partner, cook Chris Fischer are getting a divorce post a seven-year partnership.
The renowned comedian said in a social media post on Friday, paired with an image of them riding public transit, that they had made the "tough choice" to separate and will keep prioritizing parenting their young child.
"Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever," she said.
Schumer, 44, and Fischer, 45, exchanged vows in early 2018 and welcomed their son the following year.
Light-Hearted Comments on Split
She humorously noted in the social media update that the split is not due to recent weight loss and not on account of Fischer being a "decorated cook who can still attract attention".
Fischer won the prestigious James Beard award in the American Cooking category for his 2015 Beetlebung Farm Cookbook: A Year of Cooking on Martha's Vineyard.
Collaborative Public Endeavors
The pair collaborated on the Food Network reality show Amy Schumer's Cooking Lessons, which was broadcast amid the pandemic.
They additionally co-starred during a docuseries Expecting Amy that documented her journey, who has been open about having endometriosis, during her challenging gestation.
Schumer's Professional Highlights
Schumer has starred in the TV program Schumer's Sketch Comedy, the feature film Trainwreck and the 2018 movie a 2018 comedy.
She also wrote, directed and starred in the TV show Life and Beth.
Support from Friends
Notable acquaintances of Schumer's offered encouragement in responses to her post.
Star 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 treat yourself with extra kindness".
Meanwhile personality a well-known broadcaster stated: "Amy, having been through it, I know it's never easy. Only YOU could make THIS announcement combining comedy and affection".
