Inside Amy Schumer's Divorce from Chris Fischer: The Truth Revealed

Amy Schumer and her ex-husband Chris Fischer have officially ended their seven-year marriage, but the split has been amicable. A source exclusively shared with Us Weekly that the couple's relationship has transitioned from romantic to platonic, but they remain close as parents.

"Amy still adores Chris, just not romantically," the insider said. "He's a great guy and an even better father." The news comes after weeks of speculation about their relationship status. Schumer, 44, announced her separation from Fischer, 45, in a since-deleted Instagram post on December 12. In the post, she shared a throwback photo of the couple on a New York City Subway train and wrote:

"Blah blah blah 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."

Schumer added, "Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever."

The source explained that the pair's marriage simply "lost its spark," which led them to go their separate ways. "There wasn't some big, scandalous catalyst for their split," the insider said. "It just happened slowly over time, and they agreed their relationship was no longer what it once was."

The source revealed that the couple's separation "has been months in the making because they've been figuring out how it will look," especially for their 6-year-old son, Gene. The estranged couple already sold their Brooklyn townhouse for $11 million in November.

"The goal is to make it as smooth of a transition as possible so as not to disturb their son's day-to-day," the insider told Us. "One of the many things they see eye to eye on is Gene and his happiness coming first."

Despite the major life change, the source shared that Schumer — who recently revealed her 50-pound weight loss — is "in a good place and even cracks jokes about their separation," which has "been an easy adjustment so far."

Us Weekly has reached out to Schumer's rep for comment.

How Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer Met

Schumer and Fischer, a chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, were first spotted together in November 2017. Just three months later, Us broke the news of their secret Malibu wedding, which Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Larry David, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Spade and more celebrities attended.

"Most of the guests found out the wedding was happening on Tuesday from a text message sent out by Amy on Sunday," an insider told Us at the time. "It was like, ‘Hey, this is happening. If you can make it, great. If not, no worries.' People were in and out all night. It was a gorgeous day."

Their Journey as Parents

In October 2018, Schumer revealed she was pregnant with her and Fischer's first baby. She gave birth to Gene the following May.

"I didn't know I could love someone that much — no offense to my husband," she told Entertainment Tonight in November 2019 of becoming a mother. "I think we're both shocked by the level of love that's possible."

Looking Ahead

While the couple's marriage has ended, their commitment to their son remains strong. They are working together to ensure that Gene's life continues without disruption. Both Schumer and Fischer have shown that their relationship, while no longer romantic, is still filled with mutual respect and care.

As they move forward, the focus remains on their family and the future. For now, the former couple is taking things one step at a time, ensuring that their son feels supported and loved through this transition.