Amy Schumer has taken the formal step of filing for divorce from her husband, Chris Fischer, signaling the end of their seven-year union.

The 44-year-old star of Kinda Pregnant surprised fans last December when she disclosed that she and Fischer had chosen to part ways, following rumors of tension in their relationship.

Schumer broke the news of their separation through a candid Instagram post filled with typos, where she explained that she and her husband, a 45-year-old chef, made the ‘difficult decision’ to go their separate paths.

In her post, Schumer expressed, ‘We have a deep love for each other and will continue to prioritize raising our son,’ adding, ‘We kindly ask for privacy during this time.’

The couple, who exchanged vows in 2018, are parents to their six-year-old son, Gene.

According to court documents reviewed on Tuesday by the Daily Mail, the divorce petition has been officially filed, marking a significant step in their separation process.

Amy Schumer has officially filed for divorce from husband Chris Fischer, bringing an end to their seven-year marriage; (pictured June)

The legal move came just hours after Schumer raised eyebrows by posting a series of striking new bikini snaps, signalling she is moving forward and embracing life post-split

The legal move came just hours after Schumer raised eyebrows by posting a series of striking new bikini snaps, signaling she is moving forward and embracing life post-split. 

In her December split announcement, Schumer shut down rumors about her recent weight loss, writing: ‘Blah blah blah not [because] I dropped some lbs.’

The comedian also insisted that the separation was not because Fischer is a ‘hot [James] Beard award-winning chef who can still pull some hot tail.’

Her announcement comes after the Daily Mail exclusively revealed in November that Schumer’s marriage was in turmoil, as a close friend said the comedian was ‘over it.’ 

Schumer raised eyebrows at the time by deleting all pictures from her Instagram and replacing them with a single image of herself, flaunting her weight loss and showing that she was not wearing a wedding ring. 

Her close friend told the Mail that her marriage fell apart at the same time ‘she got skinny’, and they confided that Chris was ‘mostly out of the house at this point.’ 

Another source noted the couple had been known among their friends to be distant in recent times, and had listed two homes in Brooklyn and New Orleans. 

‘Amy doesn’t talk about Chris that much anymore, it’s like they are no longer close,’ the source said at the time. ‘He is never around, and she has not taken him on a red carpet for months.’ 

On Tuesday, court documents reviewed by Daily Mail confirmed the divorce petition has now been formally filed, marking the latest step in the pair’s separation

The insider said it was not easy on Fischer ‘because of his autism’, with Schumer’s comedy driving a wedge between the pair. 

‘He doesn’t even get her jokes, and being funny and making people laugh is important to her,’ the friend said. 

‘Also, there is that classic cliche: when a woman loses weight, her personality changes.

‘Amy has changed since losing weight, she is much lighter in her spirit, more easy going. I think she wants more out of life.’

A third insider claimed: ‘Amy and Chris have been on a routine the last couple years, they have focused more on their child then their relationship and his brutal honesty being autistic is a blessing and a curse for Amy to where she has joked about it on some of her specials but it has also become a minor issue for their relationship.’ 

The divorce announcement comes after Schumer tellingly wiped her Instagram account clean in November, save for a new glam post showcasing her weight loss

Schumer and Fischer tied the knot in Malibu in front of 80 friends and family, including close pal Jennifer Lawrence, in 2018.

The couple signed a prenuptial agreement before they wed, which Schumer even joked about when she marked their seventh wedding anniversary back in February.

‘7 years ago we signed a prenup and haven’t had to utilize it! Love you babe,’ Schumer – who has a reported net worth of $45 million – wrote on Instagram, along with a photo from their wedding day.

Fischer has been by Schumer’s side at various events this past year but the last time they were photographed on the red carpet together appears to be in June 2025, at the premiere of Room To Move. 

Rumors over their impending split were ignited earlier this year when Schumer put two properties on the market. 

Schumer listed her Brooklyn home for $14 million before cutting the price to $12.75 million. She purchased the home – made famous for it’s appearance in the Cher film Moonstruck – in 2022. 

The comedienne has also put the New Orleans residence she purchased with Fischer in 2021 on the market. 

A close friend of the comedian told the Daily Mail in November: ‘Amy has changed since losing weight, she is much lighter in her spirit, more easy going. I think she wants more out of life’ 

Fischer has accompanied Schumer to events this past year, including to Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special (pictured) in February 

In a string of recent Instagram posts, the comedienne has flaunted her impressive weight loss

Rumors over their impending split were ignited earlier this year when Schumer put two properties on the market, including her Brooklyn townhouse for $14 million

She also listed the New Orleans home she bought with her spouse in 2021

Schumer has also undergone a dramatic transformation since beginning a weight loss journey these past few years.

She’s been open about undergoing liposuction and even trying the various trendy medications used for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

While neither Ozempic and Wegovy sat well with her, Mounjaro stuck.

‘My hair is fuller, my skin is better, I have more energy. I want to “get down” more, if you know what I mean,’ she told Instagram followers. ‘I’m talking about sex.’

The transformation has not gone unnoticed either – a recent photo displaying her trim pins during a trip to Vegas earned rave reviews.

‘Loving the love. My legs thank you!’ she told followers.

The couple tied the knot in 2018 and share son Gene, six

Schumer and Fischer seen celebrating the birth of their son Gene six years ago 

Fischer, a chef and farmer, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder not long after marrying the star.

Fischer received an official diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder not long after they wed, and the actress has been candid with fans about how the condition has played a role in their relationship – and even credited it for helping her fall in love with him.

The disorder is a lifelong developmental disorder that makes it difficult for people to understand social cues or express themselves.

‘I knew from the beginning that my husband’s brain was a little different than mine,’ she said during her 2019 Netflix special Growing. ‘My husband was diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger’s. He has autism spectrum disorder. He’s on the spectrum.

‘And once he was diagnosed, it dawned on me how funny it was, because all of the characteristics that make it clear that he’s on the spectrum are all of the reasons that I fell madly in love with him.’