Aubrey Plaza discusses her husband's demise, highlighting her ongoing battle: 'Every day, a colossal tide of dread engulfs me'
Aubrey Plaza, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in Parks and Recreation, The White Lotus, and numerous other films, has recently discussed her personal struggles following the death of her estranged husband, Jeff Baena.
In an emotional conversation on Amy Poehler's podcast, Plaza spoke candidly about her grief, comparing it to the constant presence of an "ocean of awfulness" that the characters in the movie The Gorge must navigate. The film, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, seems to have resonated deeply with Plaza as she navigates her own journey through grief.
Jeff Baena, a film-maker, passed away in January at the age of 47. The Los Angeles County medical examiner concluded that he took his own life. Baena was found dead at a home close to the Fern Dell Nature Trail near the Hollywood Hills.
Plaza and Baena were in a relationship from around 2011 and married in an unspecified year, after which they separated in September 2024. The couple worked together on the films Life After Beth (2014) and The Little Hours (2017) before their separation.
Despite her daily struggle with grief, Plaza expressed gratitude for being able to move through the world. She feels that the "ocean of awfulness" she experiences is similar to the one portrayed in The Gorge.
Apart from her acting career, Plaza has also ventured into directing. An episode of Cinema Toast was directed by Plaza, and another starred Community actress Alison Brie. Baena, too, had a significant career in film, writing and directing the films Horse Girl (2020), starring Alison Brie, and Spin Me Round (2022), as well as I Heart Huckabees (2004) and the anthology comedy series Cinema Toast.
It's worth noting that Plaza was not publicly known to have a husband between 2011 and 2025. There is no verified information indicating that she was married during that period or that anyone was her husband until 2025.
Plaza's heartfelt discussion on Amy Poehler's podcast serves as a reminder of the power of art to help us process and express our deepest emotions. As she continues to move forward, we can only wish her strength and healing.
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