Aubrey Plaza is anticipating her first child with partner Chris Abbott, disclosing the news via a representative to People magazine. The couple expressed their happiness, calling the pregnancy a delightful surprise after a challenging year. Plaza and Abbott, who are both actors, have not publicly confirmed their relationship, though they have a history of working together in films like “Black Bear” in 2020 and the off-Broadway production of “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” in 2023.
Aside from her thriving acting career, Plaza is also known for her children’s book authorship. She released “The Legend of the Christmas Witch” in 2021, followed by a sequel, “The Return of the Christmas Witch,” in 2022. During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Plaza shared that the inspiration for her stories came from playing a mischievous character during Christmas morning celebrations with friends and their children.
The news of Plaza’s pregnancy arrives just over a year following the passing of her former husband, Jeff Baena, a director and writer known for films such as “I Heart Huckabees” and “The Little Hours.” Baena tragically passed away from suicide in January 2025 at the age of 47. Plaza discussed her grief over Baena’s death during an interview on Amy Poehler’s podcast, describing her emotional journey as a constant struggle, comparing it to the imagery in the film “The Gorge.”
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