Amy Schumer Reveals Her Son Gene, 3, Was Hospitalized for RSV: ‘Hardest Week of My Life’

07.11.2022 - 01:35 / usmagazine.com

Before Amy Schumer hit the Saturday Night Live stage on Saturday, November 6, she was struggling to care for her son amid an unexpected health scare.

“This was the hardest week of my life. I missed Thursday rehearsals when my son was rushed to ER and admitted for RSV,” the Trainwreck actress, 41, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, November 6, sharing behind-the-scenes snaps of her SNL experience. “Shout out to all the parents going though this right now. I got to be with him the whole day at the hospital and the beautiful humans at @nbcsnl couldn’t have been more supportive.”

Schumer’s 3-year-old son, Gene, whom she shares with husband Chris Fischer, had been diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) earlier this week. RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms, according to the CDC. However, it can be very serious for infants and older adults. The Life & Beth alum, for her part, noted via Instagram Story on Sunday that “RSV is not f—king around,” as she shared a hospital pic of Gene wearing an oxygen mask.

Gene’s condition has since improved.

“My son is home and better,” Schumer continued in her social media upload. “The reason [SNL] is so fun to do isn’t actually the performance or the show itself. It’s getting to spend time with the people there. The cast and the writers of course but the people who are behind the scenes making it run smooth are my favorite. … Lorne [Michaels] has assembled the most talented people with the kindest hearts. Thank you everyone there and to the doctors and nurses who helped us.”

The New York native hosted the long-running sketch comedy series for a third time on Saturday, where she gushed over Gene and Fischer, 42, in her opening monologue.

“It’s been positive for our