Comedian and actress Amy Schumer required stitches this week after accidentally stabbing herself in the ankle with kitchen scissors while rushing to feed her family’s new pet fish.
Schumer, 45, shared a video of herself getting stitched up on Instagram Stories Tuesday, captioning it “Freak accident with these scissors,” alongside a photo of the broken scissors involved. She called the tool “dangerous.”
In a separate clip, Schumer explained what happened while showing off a fish tank. “Essentially, I was rushing in to open the bag of fishies,” she said. “And half the kitchen scissors fell off and landed at an upward angle just as I was stepping down and it stabbed my ankle.”
She added a joking aside to followers: “Yes, I blame the fish.”
The video also introduced the newest additions to her household. “This is Floppy, this is Flippy and this is Goldy,” Schumer said. She did not post further updates on her recovery.
A pattern of openness about health
Schumer has a history of discussing her health publicly. In May, she said she was “not feeling very sexual” following what she described as a botched colonoscopy.
Earlier in the year, she discussed losing 50 pounds as part of managing a 2024 diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. The National Institutes of Health describes Cushing’s syndrome as a disorder that occurs when the body produces excess cortisol over an extended period, which can lead to blood clots, heart attacks, infections, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
In a video showing her weight loss, Schumer told followers: “Sorry for whatever feeling it’s giving you that I lost that weight. I’ve had plastic surgery over the years, and I use Mounjaro. Sorry to anyone who feels let down. I’m pain-free. I can [play] tag with my son.”
Schumer clarified at the time that the weight loss was unrelated to her separation from her husband, chef Chris Fischer.
Divorce finalized last month
Schumer announced her split from Fischer, 46, in December 2025 after seven years of marriage. The two share a 7-year-old son, Gene, and now co-parent him.
“Blah blah blah Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years,” Schumer wrote on Instagram at the time. “We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time.”
The couple’s divorce was finalized on Oct. 26.
