41-year-old actress Aubrey Plaza is expecting her first child with Christopher Abbott, finding happiness a year after personal drama.
Confirmed: 41-year-old Aubrey Plaza, star of the series 'White Lotus', is expecting her first child! Sources close to the actress report that she and her colleague Christopher Abbott are expecting a baby this fall. "This was a wonderful surprise after a year full of emotions. They feel very happy," an insider shared with People, highlighting the couple's joy.
Aubrey and 40-year-old Christopher Abbott, whose paths crossed back in 2020, have collaborated multiple times on set. They shone in leading roles in the dramatic film 'Black Bear' and captivated theater audiences in 2023, starring in the play 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea'. Abbott, known for his work in films such as 'Poor Things', 'Man on the Moon', as well as the series 'The Room', 'Girls', and 'The Sinner', is now preparing for a new role — that of a father. The exact date when their romantic relationship began remains a mystery.
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in 2020.
Tragic Past
It is worth recalling that in 2021, Aubrey Plaza married director Jeff Baena, with whom she had been in a relationship for about ten years. However, happiness was short-lived. In January of last year, 47-year-old Baena tragically passed away, taking his own life in their shared home in Los Feliz. His body was discovered by a dog sitter. It later emerged that the actress had separated from her husband three months before this horrific tragedy. Aubrey struggled greatly with the loss and publicly paid tribute to her late husband shortly after his passing.
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena.
Mysterious Theories
Baena's death spawned numerous conspiracy theories, some of which linked it to the actress's alleged fascination with "dark forces". Online discussions actively addressed the fact that the director often touched on themes of mental disorders and suicide in his creative projects. Notably, in some of these works, his then-wife appeared in quite unusual roles, such as a zombie or a nun, which only fueled the fire of these speculations.
Aubrey Plaza in the series 'White Lotus'.
Aubrey Plaza's Career
Aubrey Plaza is an outstanding American actress who gained widespread recognition for her vibrant roles in series such as 'White Lotus', 'Parks and Recreation', and 'Legion'. Her talent also shone on the big screen in films like 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' and 'Emily the Criminal'. It is known that before her current relationship, she dated actor Michael Cera for about a year and a half.
