Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Amy SchumerandChris Fischer’s relationship had quite the whirlwind start.

Schumer was first linked to the professional chef in November 2017. Just days after the comedian made their relationship Instagram official in February 2018, the pairtied the knotin a surprise wedding in Malibu.

Schumer later opened up about the duo’s courtship, telling TODAY that sheknew Fischer was “the one"after a month of dating. “We got down to business really quick,” she joked.

Since then, the couple have celebrated several milestones together, including the birth of their son,Gene David, in May 2019. Schumer and Fischer evenearned an Emmy nominationtogether for their cooking show,Amy Schumer Learns to Cook.

From candlelit dinners to the birth of their first child, here’s everything to know about Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer’s relationship.

November 2017: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer go for dinner together in New York

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In November 2017, rumors started to swirl that Schumer was dating Fischer when the pair were photographed at a candlelit dinner together in New York City.

Prior to her date with Fischer, Schumersplit from her boyfriendof a year and a half, Ben Hanisch, in May 2017.

January 20, 2018: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer attendSaturday Night Live

In January 2018, Schumer and Fischer wereseen at NBC Studiosin N.Y.C. to watchJessica ChastainhostSNL. This marked the second time the pair were spotted together.

February 13, 2018: Amy Schumer marries Chris Fischer

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In October 2018,Schumer announced her pregnancywith the help of journalist Jessica Yellin of News Not Noise. “I wanted to share some news from our community, maybe it’s noise but it’s happy noise,” Yellin wrote. The journalist shared a list of Schumer’s recommended congressional and gubernatorial candidates, the end of which said, “I’m pregnant-Amy Schumer.”

Later that month, Schumer’s sister, Kim Caramele, sharedan Instagram snapof Fischer and Schumer taking photos of their dog Tatiana dressed up for Halloween. “They are going to be UNBEARABLE parents,” Caramele wrote.

Schumer shared footage capturedat her ultrasound appointmenton Instagram. “It’s moving all around! Oh my God, oh my God, see it has so much energy — that’s why I’m puking every day,” Schumer said.

March 2019: Amy Schumer shares that Chris Fischer has autism spectrum disorder

In herNetflix special,Amy Schumer: Growing, the comedian revealed that her husbandis on the Autism spectrum. “My husband was diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger’s,” she said. “He has autism spectrum disorder. He’s on the spectrum. And there were some signs early on.” Schumer added that all of Fischer’s qualities “that make it clear that he’s on the spectrum are all of the reasons I fell madly in love with him.”

Ahead of the special’s release, Schumer thanked Fischer in an Instagram post. “Thank you to my husband, Chris who has kept me going during this pregnancy,” she wrote. “His willingness and desire to be open with the world about himself and our marriage is courageous and beautiful. … I can’t wait to spend my life with you and our growing family.”

April 2019: Amy Schumer shares pregnant snap taken with Chris Fischer

Schumer then addressed her hyperemesis gravidarum diagnosis, which had made her pregnancy much more challenging. “Amy is still pregnant and puking because money rarely goes to medical studies for women such as hyperemesis or endometriosis and instead goes to things like d—- not getting hard enough or old guys who want harder d—-,” she added.

May 5, 2019: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer welcome a son

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January 9, 2020: Amy Schumer reveals she and Chris Fischer are undergoing IVF

In a candid Instagram post, Schumer revealed that she wasundergoing IVF"to give Gene a sibling.” She wrote, “I’m a week into IVF and feeling really run down and emotional. If anyone went through it and if you have any advice or wouldn’t mind sharing your experience with me please do.”

September 2020: Amy Schumer says that Chris Fischer “is so patient”

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Despite starring in an Emmy-nominated Food Network show, Schumer revealed that her culinary skills still needed work. OnTheEllen DeGeneresShow, Schumer called herself “worthless” in the kitchen — “Amy Schumer Learns to Cookis a lie,” she joked. But theSnatchedstar had nothing but praise for her professional chef husband. “Chris is so patient,” she revealed. “I’m not easy to teach. I’m like, ‘wow! I’m really learning it,’ in the moment, but after it’s just gone.”

February 13, 2021: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer celebrate their third wedding anniversary

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April 2021: Amy Schumer gets candid about her sex life with Chris Fischer

During an appearance onKevin Hart’s podcast, Schumer discussed how hersex life with Fischer had changedsince the birth of their son. “Okay, truly, we probably have sex every seven to 10 days,” Schumer said. “And we do it and we go, ‘God, that’s so great. Like we need to do that more.’ And then we don’t do it again for another seven to 10 days.”

May 2021: Amy Schumer celebrates her 40th birthday with a cheeky cake from Chris Fischer

ForSchumer’s 40th birthday, Fischer presented his wife with a birthday cake featuring an unexpected message. After her family and friends sang “Happy Birthday,” he brought her cake that read, “I’m leaving you. This was the only way I could think to do it.”

November 2021: Amy Schumer reveals why she’ll never leave Chris Fischer

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In November 2021, Schumer joked that she’dnever leave her husbandbecause “he’s a chef!” She added, “That is right. I can’t lie. He knows what’s going on. We have a prenup, but we don’t need it.”

March 2022: Amy Schumer opens up about IVF journey with Chris Fischer

In an appearance onChelsea Handler’s podcast, Schumer discussed her and Fischer’s IVF journey. “I did IVF, we made embryos and I went throughthe IVF process, which is so hard,” she told Handler. “People do it so many times. I did it one time and I was like, I’m gonna die. This is awful. … We only got one normal embryo and we tried and it didn’t work … and now I don’t have a uterus.”

She continued, “So we’re gonna have just one child and we’re just enjoying our little family and I’m just focusing on that. I’m excited about it but I was sad. And it’s not really something you get sympathy for because it’s like, you already have one bitch, shut up. But you know, that’s a real struggle people go through.”

April 2022: Amy Schumer says Chris Fischer’s autism diagnosis is a “superpower”

OnTheEllen DeGeneresShow, Schumer opened up about her husband, calling him the “best partner ever,” and said his receiving his autism diagnosis was like “getting a superpower.”

“It’s really given us so many helpful tools. I think it’s a good thing for people to check it out and get tested so you don’t spend your whole life feeling like you’re bad or wrong … my favorite people are on the spectrum,” she shared.

May 2022: Amy Schumer shares cut Oscars joke about Chris Fischer

During an appearance at theNetflix Is a Joke Festin May 2022, Schumer shared a joke about her husband thatthe Oscars didn’t allow. “I don’t know why they said no,” she said before taking the opportunity to share. “So, my husband was going down on me … or, as he calls it,Squid Game. He’s in myNightmare Alley, myHouse of Gucci… and I say,C’mon C’mon, you know? He goesTick, Tick … Boom!, hebells fast… I say, ‘Get off myDune.’ "

Schumer concluded, “And that’s how our son was born.”

September 2022: Amy Schumer jokes that Chris Fischer approves of her “kickin' it with Adam Levine”

During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!, Schumergave the host an updateon what she’d been up to recently.

“What have I been up to? I’ve been mostly just kickin' it withAdam Levine,” the comedian joked, referencing Levine’scheating-allegations scandal.

“Oh, have you? And your husband, I assume, is okay with that?“Jimmy Kimmelresponded teasingly.

“He totally respects my choices,” Schumer joked of Fischer.

TheInside Amy Schumerstar also shared that she and her husband “have a good sex life” but joked, “We’ve found that the best weekday to have sex is always tomorrow.”

November 5, 2022: Amy Schumer pokes fun at Chris Fischer while hostingSaturday Night Live

During her nearlyseven-minute opening monologue, Schumer told a few jokes at her husband’s expense, mostly poking fun at his autism diagnosis.

She told the audience about a time when Fischer had trouble reading her emotional cues.

“A couple of weeks ago, we were sitting outside. It was a nice night. It looked like it was going to rain, and I was feeling kind of sentimental, and I was like, ‘You know, even though these past couple of years with the pandemic and everything has been so stressful, still this time being with you, being with our son, they’ve been the best years of my life,’ " she said. “And he just looked at me and said, ‘I’m going to go put the windows up in the car.’ Yeah, that’s my guy. It’s one of the times we play the game — autism or just a man?”

December 2022: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer visit St. Bart’s

Shortly after Schumer completed her 65-stop comedy tour, she and her husband traveled to St. Bart’s for aromantic winter getaway. Photographers captured Schumer and Fischer kissing in the ocean as they enjoyed the surf, sand and sunshine. TheI Feel Prettystar was wearing a navy one-piece swimsuit, while Fischer donned bright blue swim trunks.

January 2, 2023: Amy Schumer wishes Chris Fischer a happy 43rd birthday

In honor of her husband’s birthday, Schumer posted a photo of the couple on her Instagram.

“Happy birthday to my husband. Chris. I can stand you. Please keep standing me,” she captioned the image.

February 13, 2023: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer celebrate five years of marriage

In honor of the milestone, Schumer posted a very blurry photo of her and Fischer kissing onInstagram.

“Married for 5 years. I think we got this,” she captioned the image.

September 8, 2023: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer attend the US Open

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The couple attended the men’s semifinal tennis match at the2023 US Openin New York. Schumer and Fischer appeared to be on the edge of their seats while watching the on-court action between Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz.

February 13, 2024: Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer celebrate six years of marriage

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The couple celebrated their wedding anniversary the same way they do every year.

“We watch our wedding vows,” Schumer shared while appearing onThe View. “[Chris’s] vows were so good. I was so impressed.”

February 3, 2025: Amy Schumer says she and Chris Fischer plan to “make sweet love” on their anniversary

During an appearance onThe View, Schumer shared how she and Fischer plan to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary.

“We’re pretty corny. We will make love.We will make sweet love,” she said before admitting that the couple often have to “schedule” sex.

source: people.com