Aubrey Plaza announces pregnancy with Christopher Abbott one year after the death of husband Jeff Baena

Aubrey Plaza, the 41-year-old star known for her roles in The White Lotus and Parks and Recreation, is expecting her first child with her partner, actor Christopher Abbott. The news comes just over a year after the tragic death of her estranged husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died by suicide on 3 January 2025 at the age of 47. Plaza and Abbott, who first collaborated on the 2020 film Black Bear and later worked together on stage in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, are said to be overjoyed by the surprise pregnancy, with the baby due in autumn 2026. A source described it as a ‘beautiful surprise after an emotional year’. The couple were last seen together publicly at New York Fashion Week in February 2026. Plaza and Baena had separated in September 2024 after marrying secretly in 2020. Baena’s death followed marital difficulties, and he had been in therapy. Plaza had expressed concern for his well-being prior to the incident. This development marks a new chapter for the actress following a difficult period. The story has been confirmed by Plaza’s representatives and reported across major outlets, highlighting themes of resilience and moving forward after loss. Abbott is recognised for his role in the HBO series Girls.