On April 7, Aubrey Plaza confirmed that she was expecting her first child with actor Chris Abbott, with the baby due in the fall of 2026.
A source told People that the pregnancy came as “a beautiful surprise after an emotional year,” adding that the couple “feel very blessed.”
The actress publicly debuted her baby bump days later during her appearance on The View on April 16. Keeping her usual humor intact, Plaza joked, “Thank you. The cat is doing great,” while rubbing her stomach.
The announcement also confirmed her relationship with Abbott, which had remained largely private.
The two had worked together years earlier on the 2020 film Black Bear and later reunited for the Off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
Speaking about him in a Vulture interview, Plaza said, “In my opinion, he’s the best male actor in our country today,” while Abbott described her energy as both “wild” and controlled.
The two reportedly began dating in 2025, months after the passing of Plaza’s estranged husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who passed away in January 2025.
Plaza had previously opened up about her grief in a chat with Amy Poehler, adding, “Overall, I’m here, and I’m functioning… I think I’m OK, but it’s like a daily struggle, obviously.”
Given the timing of the announcement and the passing of Baena, the news quickly sparked conversation online.
“Didn’t her husband JUST pass away?” one user wrote, while another added, “That was fast.”
Others pushed back, with one saying, “Everyone grieves differently,” while another asked, “Is she supposed to stay unhappy for the rest of her life?”
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