Actress Aubrey Plaza appears on the red carpet for the initial time post her spouse's demise.
Aubrey Plaza Makes Red Carpet Debut Following Husband's Passing at Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France - Actress Aubrey Plaza stepped out for her first substantial public appearance since the demise of her spouse, Jeff Baena, at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The event marked the premiere of her film "Honey Don't," directed by Ethan Coen.
Plaza, 40, attended the red carpet event in an impressive floor-length, sheer white gown adorned with vibrant bead embellishments [1][2]. Her co-stars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day accompanied her [1][2].
Baena, a prominent American director and screenwriter, passed away in January of this year, according to several U.S. media outlets, citing the medical examiner. Reports suggested that he took his own life [2][3]. Plaza and Baena had been married in 2021 after a ten-year relationship. At the beginning of January, she issued a statement addressing an "unimaginable tragedy" [2][3].
In "Honey Don't," Plaza portrays the mistress of the main character, an investigator played by Qualley. Ethan Coen, renowned for his work with the Coen brothers on films such as "The Big Lebowski," "No Country for Old Men," and "True Grit," directs the comedy [2][3].
"Honey Don't" tells the story of a small-town lesbian detective (Qualley) who investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to a church. The film also star Chris Evans as a sleazy preacher [2][3]. The film is set for release in theaters on August 22, 2025 [2][3].
Prior to the Cannes event, Plaza made a brief appearance at the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special in February, paying tribute to Baena with a tie-dye T-shirt of sentimental value [3]. Before her marriage to Baena, the couple had been together since 2011 [2][3].
References:[1] Dailymail.co.uk. (2025). Aubrey Plaza cuts a stylish figure in a stunning sheer white gown at Cannes Film Festival premiere. [online] Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13281095/Aubrey-Plaza-cuts-stylish-figure-stunning-sheer-white-gown-Cannes-Film-Festival-premiere.html[2] Variety.com. (2025). 'Honey Don’t': Film Review. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/honey-dont-film-review-1235290464/[3] People.com. (2025). Aubrey Plaza Honors Late Husband Jeff Baena at SNL 50th Anniversary Special. [online] Available at: https://people.com/tv/aubrey-plaza-jeff-baena-snl-50th-anniversary-special/
In the heart of Cannes, France, during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Aubrey Plaza, dressed in a striking white gown, graced the red carpet, accompanied by her co-stars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day. Meanwhile, on the airwaves, radio DJs discussed Plaza's return to the spotlight and speculated on the entertainment industry's most beloved celebrities, including her, as Plaza endeavors to continue her career, honoring the memory of her late husband, Jeff Baena.
