Aubrey Plaza’s pregnancy was confirmed in early April, with the couple describing it as a beautiful surprise after an emotional year. Christopher Abbott, an actor known for Girls, publicly acknowledged the news while appearing on the Today show. He thanked the hosts for their well-wishes and said it was very exciting. Plaza and Abbott’s announcement came about a year after the death of Plaza’s husband, Jeff Baena, who was found dead in his home on 3 January 2025. Abbott’s background includes film roles such as Poor Things and Kraven the Hunter, Broadway work beginning in 2011, and recent stage and screen collaborations with Plaza.
"Plaza's pregnancy was confirmed in early April, with a source telling People the couple "feel very blessed", adding: "It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year." Now, Abbott, also an actor and best known for appearing in Girls, has spoken publicly about the pregnancy."
"He was appearing on the Today show, when host Jenna Bush Hager congratulated him on the baby news. The 40-year-old thanked the presenters for their well-wishes and congratulations, adding: "It's very exciting.""
"Plaza and Abbott's happy news came a year after the death of her husband Jeff Baena, who was found dead in his home on 3 January, 2025."
"Abbott also made his Broadway debut in 2011 with The House of Blue Leaves and this year has starred in the 2026 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman. He and Plaza have starred alongside each other in Off-Broadway show Danny and the Deep Blue Sea in 2023, and in the 2020 film Black Bear."
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