Aubrey Plaza Shares Heartbreaking Journey After Husband’s Death
Aubrey Plaza has spoken candidly about life after the tragic loss of her husband, Jeff Baena, revealing the emotional toll it has taken on her and how she’s coping day by day. In a deeply personal conversation with her friend and former “Parks and Recreation” co-star Amy Poehler on the podcast Good Hang , Plaza opened up for the first time at length about her grief.
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Baena, a well-known Hollywood writer and director, passed away by suicide in January at the age of 47. He and Plaza had married in 2021, after dating for a decade, and had collaborated on several projects over the years, including the films Life After Beth , Spin Me Round , and the series Cinema Toast . His death sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with friends and colleagues offering heartfelt tributes.
Plaza described her current state as “functioning” but emphasized that every day is a struggle. “I’m here and I’m functioning,” she said, reflecting a sense of gratitude for being able to move through the world despite her loss. She added, however, that the experience is a constant challenge, describing her grief as something that is always present, sometimes overwhelming, and other times something she tries to step away from.
In an effort to explain her emotions, Plaza likened her grief to a scene from the action-horror film The Gorge . She described the movie’s setting—a chasm between two cliffs filled with threatening figures—as a metaphor for her own feelings. “At all times, there’s a giant ocean of awfulness right there,” she explained. “Sometimes I want to dive into it and just be in it, other times I just look at it, and sometimes I try to get away from it. But it’s always there.”
Despite the intensity of her grief, Plaza’s words also conveyed resilience. She expressed gratitude for the moments she is able to experience and the support she has received from friends, including Poehler. Her honesty about the complexity of loss resonates as a reminder of the enduring human struggle with grief and the importance of acknowledging both pain and progress.
Plaza’s openness comes as she continues her career, recently promoting her upcoming film Honey Don’t . She has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, earning critical acclaim and nominations for her work on The White Lotus , and being named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
Her story is a powerful testament to navigating life after loss, showing that even amidst unimaginable tragedy, moments of gratitude, connection, and functioning are possible. Plaza’s words also highlight the importance of seeking help and support, offering a quiet yet profound message to anyone dealing with grief: it’s okay to struggle, but moving forward is still possible, day by day.
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