Amy Schumer Receives Outpouring of Support From Celebrity Friends After Divorce Announcement

Amy Schumer is being surrounded by love and encouragement from her famous friends after announcing that she and her husband, Chris Fischer, are ending their marriage.

On Friday, December 12, the comedian shared the news on Instagram, revealing that she and Fischer have made the difficult decision to divorce after seven years together. In her statement, Schumer emphasized that the split was amicable and rooted in mutual respect.

“Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after seven years,” she wrote. “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.”

True to her signature humor, Schumer added a lighthearted twist to the announcement, joking that the divorce was “not because I dropped some pounds and thought I could bag a basketball player,” nor because Fischer is “a hot, James Beard Award–winning chef who can still pull some hot tail.” She concluded the post with warmth and clarity, writing, “Amicable and all love and respect. Family forever.”

Following the announcement, Schumer’s comments section quickly filled with messages of support from fellow celebrities and friends. Actress Sophia Bush offered a heartfelt note, writing, “It’s so damn hard without having it be hard for the world to see. So when the world sees, I’ll just say: be extra gentle with yourself. All love.”

Andy Cohen praised Schumer’s honesty and tone, simply calling it the “Best announcement.” Gayle King also shared words of empathy, writing, “Amy, been there—never easy. Only you could make this announcement with humor and love. Wishing you both the very best.”

Other well-known figures joined in to show their support. Aaron Foster called it “the perfect breakup announcement,” accompanied by a red heart emoji. Olivia Munn, Sharon Stone, Wanda Sykes, Leslie Mann, and many others left hearts and supportive emojis, signaling solidarity during a difficult life transition.

Schumer and Fischer married in 2018 and share a six-year-old son, Gene. Throughout her post, Schumer made it clear that co-parenting and family remain her top priorities.

While the end of a marriage is never easy, the comedian’s candid and compassionate message—and the overwhelming response from her peers—highlighted a moment of grace, humor, and community support as she begins a new chapter.