Aubrey Plaza addresses ‘unimaginable tragedy’ of losing her husband

Aubrey Plaza has shared her first statement since the death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena.

Aubrey Plaza has shared her first statement since the death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena. “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time,” Plaza said in a statement shared with People magazine. Baena died by suicide last Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 47. He and Plaza had been a couple since 2011 before they wed in 2021, and had worked together on several projects throughout their relationship. Plaza was scheduled to be a presenter at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards but did not attend. “The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet acknowledged her at the event while on stage making his acceptance speech. “Tonight my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff’s family,” Corbet said.