Amy Schumer talks about pregnancy and her husband, Chris Fischer
On Monday night, the eve of the premiere of her new Netflix stand-up special “Growing,’’ comedian Amy Schumer wrote a heartfelt Instagram post thanking everyone involved, with a loving shout out to her husband, Martha’s Vineyard chef Chris Fischer.
“But thank you to my husband, Chris, who has kept me going during this pregnancy,’’ Schumer wrote. “His willingness and desire to be open with the world about himself and our marriage is courageous and beautiful.”
“He makes me laugh more than anyone and he laughs at me more than anyone. I am more than grateful to have found such an amazing partner and best friend. I’m shocked. I didn’t think this love was out there for me. But it was and it is and I can’t wait to spend my life with you and our growing family.’’
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In “Growing,’’ which is now streaming, Schumer focuses on the major updates in her life since her 2017 special: her marriage and pregnancy. But the comedian also touched on some of the more serious parts of her life, namely a diagnostic revelation about her husband.
“I knew from the beginning that my husband’s brain was a little different than mine,’’ Schumer said. “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,’’ she said. “That’s the truth. He says whatever is on his mind. He keeps it so real. He doesn’t care about social norms or what you expect him to say or do.’’
Schumer, who has battled severe nausea throughout her pregnancy, has been open with her fans about preparing for baby — vomiting on video, posting photos that showed her hooked up to an IV, even canceling her comedy tour because of health issues. It’s all in keeping with who she is as a person and a performer. As Schumer told the New York Times this month, “Being cool is powerful in this industry, but there’s nothing more powerful than not giving a [expletive].’’
