Amy Schumer's 'Revenge Body' Following Divorce
The comedian has officially filed for divorce, and her swimsuit photos showing weight loss have sparked a new wave of harsh ridicule online.
Apr 18, 2026 0
Amy Schumer confirmed that she filed for divorce after seven years of marriage.
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Amy Schumer found herself in the spotlight after officially filing for divorce. At the same time, a discussion about her appearance flared up on social media after she showed how much weight she had lost.
Amy Schumer showed how she lost weight after serious health problems.
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As reported by the media, the 44-year-old actress and comedian confirmed her divorce from chef Chris Fisher by filing documents in a New York court. This came several weeks after a public announcement of their separation.
The actress commented on the rumors, stating that she lost weight to survive, not for revenge.
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The official step was preceded by a surge of interest in Schumer due to swimsuit photos she shared on social media. They show that she has lost weight. The star herself explained that this is the result of focusing on her health, with which she had serious issues, and the onset of perimenopause.
“This year I am focused on self-care and self-love. No makeup. No filters,” she wrote under the photos, adding that she wants to move forward without regrets.
Amy Schumer emphasized that after divorce, the most important thing is love and stability for her son.
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Many celebrities supported her post with words of admiration. However, it became known that there were also those who began to maliciously mock her appearance.
According to sources close to Schumer, such a reaction illustrates double standards. “If even such an honest health story is ridiculed, it proves that she can«t win, no matter what she does,” one of them noted.
The actress herself had previously explained that she lost weight not for her appearance, but to survive, battling Cushing«s syndrome and other issues. She also admitted that she used certain weight-loss medications after experiencing side effects from other drugs.
The wave of discussions about her body coincided in time with the final decision to divorce after seven years of marriage. Earlier, Schumer had announced the separation, emphasizing that she and her ex-husband will maintain love and respect and will co-parent their son together.
“People want to portray it as if she is flaunting a «revenge body» after the divorce. But Amy made it clear that all of this is for health and moving forward. The cruelty of the reaction only emphasizes how mercilessly her body is still scrutinized online,” added the source.
Schumer, as usual, tried to respond with humor. On New Year«s Eve, she joked about welcoming 2026 as a free woman.
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