Aubrey Plaza Announces First Pregnancy

A representative confirmed that the 41‑year‑old actress is expecting her first child with fellow actor Chris Abbott, with the baby due this fall. The couple, who began dating after meeting on the set of The French Dispatch in 2020, had not publicly acknowledged their romance until the pregnancy news broke.

Plaza, a two‑time Emmy‑ and Golden Globe‑nominated star for her turn on HBO’s The White Lotus, was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2023. She recently headlined the sci‑fi epic Megalopolis and the indie comedy My Old Ass, and reprises a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along.

The announcement arrives a year after Plaza’s former husband, director Jeff Baena, passed away in early 2025, marking a personal milestone amid a flourishing career. Fans and industry peers have praised the news, noting the actress’s blend of irreverent humor and dramatic depth.

Plaza and Abbott have said they look forward to “the crazy, beautiful mess of parenthood” and plan to keep the baby’s arrival low‑key while continuing their upcoming projects.