Fans are happy now, like she is: Whoa, major life updates for Aubrey Plaza! It looks like our favorite deadpan queen is getting ready for a brand-new role: Mom.
Here’s the lowdown on the big news.
A New Chapter for Aubrey
Just over a year since the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Jeff Baena, Aubrey’s rep has confirmed she’s officially expecting her first little one. It’s been a heavy road since Jeff passed away in January 2025, but it looks like there’s some serious light at the end of the tunnel for her.
From Co-Stars to Parents
The baby’s father is fellow actor Christopher Abbott. While these two have been pretty low-key about their actual relationship status until now, they aren’t exactly strangers. They’ve shared the screen and the stage before, starring together in the trippy 2020 flick Black Bear and hitting the stage for Danny and the Deep Blue Sea back in 2023. Guess that chemistry was the real deal!
Future Bedtime Stories
Aubrey is already a pro at entertaining kids—sort of. She’s written a couple of children’s books (The Legend of the Christmas Witch and its sequel), inspired by her own chaotic tradition of pranking her friends’ children. Now, she’ll finally have her own tiny human to read to (and maybe prank?).
Sending all the good vibes to Aubrey and Chris as they jump into this next adventure. Can you imagine the nursery decor? It’s probably going to be iconic.
How long was she married to her former husband?
Aubrey and Jeff were married for nearly four years before his passing in January 2025.
While they were together for a long time—dating for a full decade before tying the knot—here is the breakdown of their timeline:
- Married: May 2021 – At that time, they had a low-key, spontaneous ceremony in their backyard to celebrate their 10th anniversary as a couple.
- Separated: In September 2024, there were reports that they had quietly separated a few months before his death, though they remained in close contact.
- His Passing: January 3, 2025.
Even though the marriage itself was about four years, they were a powerhouse duo for about 14 years total, constantly collaborating on movies like “The Little Hours and Spin Me Round.”
Her life with Jeff
Aubrey has shared her thoughts about becoming a mother in interviews. She and Jeff Baena did not have children during their 14 years together, despite wanting them.
In an interview with GQ, she noted that the COVID-19 pandemic made her hesitate to start a family due to the alarming state of the world.
During their time together, Aubrey’s career flourished as they worked on indie films, which delayed family plans.
Now, her pregnancy with Christopher Abbott is described by sources as a “beautiful surprise gift,” following the grief after Jeff’s death in early 2025.
