Aubrey Plaza, here during Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2026. Aubrey Plaza has become a mother. The 41-year-old American actress is expecting her first child with her partner Chris Abbott, according to information from PEOPLE published on Tuesday, April 7. According to a source in the American media, the birth is expected this fall. A representative for the actress later confirmed the information to PEOPLE.
Aubrey Plaza is known to the French public for her role in season 2 of “The White Lotus.” She began a romantic relationship with actor Chris Abbott in the summer of 2025. Abbott is known for his roles in “Girls” (2012-2016) and the film “Black Bear” (2020), where he starred alongside Aubrey Plaza. They also shared the stage in the play “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” in 2023.
The actress’s previous relationship made headlines at the beginning of last year when her husband, director Jeff Baena, took his own life in Los Angeles. This tragedy occurred a few months after their discreet separation. They were married in 2021 and had worked together on several professional projects.
Three days after the incident, Aubrey Plaza spoke out. “It is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered their support. Please respect our privacy during this time,” she said in a statement.
“In general, I’m okay, I’m functioning, and I feel really grateful to be able to move forward in life. I’m okay. But, you know, it’s a daily struggle,” the actress later affirmed in a podcast.
