Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Renowned Hollywood actress Aubrey Plaza is confirmed to be expecting her first child.
This happy news came after Plaza's representative confirmed the news to People magazine on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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The father of the unborn child is 40-year-old actor Christopher Abbott.
The couple is expected to welcome their baby this fall in the United States.
A source close to Plaza described the pregnancy as "a beautiful surprise after an emotional year."
This phrase refers to the difficult period Aubrey Plaza has endured, including the death of her ex-husband, screenwriter and director Jeff Baena, in January 2025.
An Anticipated Pregnancy After an Emotional Year
2025 has been a challenging year for Aubrey Plaza, with the sad news of the passing of Jeff Baena.
Plaza and Baena were known to have married in 2021, but reportedly separated secretly in September 2024, just four months before Baena's death.
This period undoubtedly had a profound emotional impact on the 41-year-old actress.
Inside sources stated that this moment felt like a beautiful gift after going through difficult times.
“It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year,” the source says, adding that “they feel very blessed.”
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Relationship
The relationship between Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott is not new, especially professionally.
The two have collaborated on several film and theater projects, one of their most well-known collaborations was in the 2020 film "Black Bear."
Additionally, Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott also starred together as lovers in the off-Broadway production of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea."
This production ran from 2023 to 2024, shows their strong chemistry.
Although their romantic relationship was never widely publicized, sources close to them have referred to Christopher Abbott as Aubrey Plaza's "partner."
Awaiting a Fall Birth
With a fall birth expected, Aubrey Plaza's fans are eagerly awaiting further news.
Fall in the United States typically falls between September and November, giving the couple time to prepare for the arrival of their child.
This pregnancy news also adds to the long list of Hollywood celebrities who are about to become parents.
Public enthusiasm is evident in the numerous positive comments on social media and widespread media coverage.
Many hope that Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott will enjoy the joyous moments of being new parents.