Aubrey Plaza Breaks Silence on Husband Jeff Baena’s Death
Amy Poehler gently opens the door to a raw and vulnerable conversation with her friend.
Aubrey admits she’s going through the motions—but the grief still grips her every single day.
The 47-year-old director, known for Horse Girl and Life After Beth, tragically died by suicide in January.
Though time has passed, Aubrey shares that her healing journey is just beginning—and it isn’t linear.
Plaza says grief has blurred the line between performance and reality. “I smile because I have to.”
Aubrey credits close friends and family for “carrying her” through the darkest hours.
Aubrey says Jeff’s death has made her an advocate for mental health and suicide awareness: “We need to talk more.”
From indie films to red carpets, Jeff and Aubrey’s artistic partnership spanned over a decade.
Plaza says her hope is that sharing her pain might help someone else feel seen, heard, and supported.