Highlights

• Amy Schumer is the primary breadwinner in her marriage, which has recently stirred some controversy.
• Schumer also shared that her husband's autism contributed to her falling in love with him.
• Despite criticism, Schumer remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Amy Schumer is a comedic genius known for her quick wit and unabashed approach to addressing politics and social issues through her humor. The star's marriage to chef and farmer Chris Fischer in 2018 and the birth of their son, Gene, a year later enriched her life, said Schumer, and added another dimension to her comedy.

However, Schumer recently caused quite a stir on social media after she revealed a surprising dynamic in her marriage, which many felt shed a negative light on her husband.

Amy Schumer Revealed She Is The Primary Bread Winner In Her Marriage

Throughout her career, Amy Schumer has been at the epicenter of controversy. The 42-year-old's blunt commentary on stage and screen has won her fans and critics. Schumer's views on Israel have similarly ruffled the feathers of those who are not in alignment with her point of view.

Despite the occasional hurdles in her career, Schumer has remained a relevant and prominent talent in the entertainment world.

Recently, the comedian was once again the subject of criticism after she made a rather surprising statement about her married life to Chris Fischer.

The two, who have been married for over six years and share a son, have a somewhat unconventional relationship.

In an interview on the Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast, Amy Schumer stated that she was the primary provider in her marriage."...I'm the bread winner. I'm working. You know, he has so many jobs that a mom has, but Mom is still Mom,"' said Schumer, referring to her husband, Chris Fischer.

She continued,

And I'msorry,because Ireallydon't mean for that to be reductive to the many great fathers and especially same-sex couples raising kids.I do think that womenare great communicators.And when we look attheconditionof the worldand whatever, it's just like we don't havethe dadsorganize a birthday party. But we're having them navigate global [issues]…like women are good communicators. Can we get some women in there?

While many people praised Schumer for not adhering to traditional marriage roles, a few fans felt offended by her comment and living situation.

Several users on X and TikTok took to the platforms to discuss the interview, "ILove Amy Schumer," one fan wrote, "but I hope her husband is okay with her revealing that she is their family's primary source of income. If not, I'd imagine this would be embarrassing for him as a man." Another user on TikTok wrote, "So, Amy is telling the world that her husband is okay with her being a mom and working to pay the bills, and he does only half of the job. ha okay..."

Amy Schumer Revealed That Her Husband's Autism Caused Her To Fall In Love With Him

Amy Schumer also revealed some more insights into her marriage.

In her Netflix special, Amy Schumer: Growing, the comedian relayed that her husband, who has autism, is lovable to her because of the personality traits associated with his disorder.

She told the crowd at one of her shows,"My husband was diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger's. He has autism spectrum disorder. He's on the spectrum," she continued. "There were some signs early on. 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."