Amy Schumer told fans some revealing information about her husband Chris Fischer during her new stand-up special. The comedian explained that he’s on the autism spectrum. Click through the gallery for all the info.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQMkFeg_88/“I knew from the beginning that my husband's brain was a little different than mine,” the 37-year-old explained in the special. “I have to start this over because I really want to get this right because I love him very much.”
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https://www.instagram.com/p/ButyskpFdNk/“I knew from the beginning that my husband's brain was a little different than mine,” the 37-year-old explained in the special. “I have to start this over because I really want to get this right because I love him very much.”
“My husband was diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger's. He has autism spectrum disorder. He's on the spectrum. And there were some signs early on,” she said of the 39-year-old, who works as a chef.
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“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 continued. “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.”
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“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 continued. “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.”
They married in February 2018. She is currently pregnant with their first child.
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The show, called Growing, is Amy’s first Netflix special since 2017. It hits Netflix on March 19.
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What do you think of Amy’s jokes about her husband? Sound off in the comments!
“I knew from the beginning that my husband's brain was a little different than mine,” the 37-year-old explained in the special. “I have to start this over because I really want to get this right because I love him very much.”
“My husband was diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger's. He has autism spectrum disorder. He's on the spectrum. And there were some signs early on,” she said of the 39-year-old, who works as a chef.
“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 continued. “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.”
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They married in February 2018. She is currently pregnant with their first child.
The show, called Growing, is Amy’s first Netflix special since 2017. It hits Netflix on March 19.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
What do you think of Amy’s jokes about her husband? Sound off in the comments!
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