Amy Schumer Wants to Control ‘the Narrative’ Amid Split, ‘Focused on Protecting’ Chris Fischer and Son

Perception is everything. After news broke that Amy Schumer has split from husband of seven years, Chris Fischer, a source reveals the comic is determined to portray it as a “perfect” divorce. “Amy is obsessed with controlling the narrative.”

Before announcing the split on Dec. 12, the Emmy winner, 44, ditched her wedding ring, posted a flurry of pics of her newly svelte figure — and sold the Brooklyn, N.Y., and New Orleans homes she and the chef, 45, shared. But when speculation ramped up about the parents of Gene, 6, ending their marriage — with whispers that her weight loss might have something to do with her change of heart — Amy maintained, “Chris and I are still married,” later declaring, “Fingers crossed we make it through, he’s the best.”

Yet the source claims the divorce was already underway, with money, custody and property divided. “Amy wanted to get everything handled before making the news public, for her son’s sake and for Chris’,” says the source. “She’s focused on protecting them both.”

She’s also cares how it looks. “She knows she’s going to be picked apart and wants to give people as little ammunition as possible,” says the source, adding that he hopes she and Chris can “consciously uncouple” à la Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. “Then it all won’t hurt so much.”