Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott knew one another for years before their relationship turned romantic.
Plaza’s rep confirmed to People in April 2026 that the actress is pregnant and expecting her first baby with Abbott. A source told the publication that it was a “beautiful surprise” following the Parks and Recreation alum’s difficult 12 months.
Plaza was previously married to Jeff Baena for nearly five years before news broke in January 2025 that he died by suicide at age 47.
“That is an unimaginable tragedy,” a rep for Plaza told Us in a press release on the time. “We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
It was later confirmed that Plaza and Baena were separated for 4 months before his death.
“Based on the reported information, the decedent Jeffrey Baena is a 47-year-old Caucasian male,” the Los Angeles medical expert wrote in a report obtained by Us in March 2025. “He was experiencing recent marital difficulties and was separated from his wife since September 2024.”
Plaza largely stayed out of the general public eye as she mourned, briefly speaking about her grief during an August 2025 appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast.
“Overall, I’m here, and I’m functioning, and I feel grateful to be moving through the world,” Plaza said on the time. “I believe, like, I’m OK, but it surely’s a every day struggle, obviously.”
Months later Plaza stepped out during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, seemingly hiding her baby bump with an oversized shirt and leather jacket.
Keep scrolling to look back at Plaza and Abbott’s relationship from the beginning:
December 2020
Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott first worked together within the 2020 thriller Black Bear.
October 2023
Plaza and Abbott starred within the Off-Broadway revival of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
July 2025
Instagram gossip account DeuxMoi claimed Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott were together after an eyewitness spotted them cozying up at The Chatham Berry Farm just outside of Latest York City.
November 2025
Photos and videos of Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott at a Latest York Knicks game emerged on social media.
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February 2026
Chris Abott accompanied Aubrey Plaza to events during Paris Fashion Week. The duo were photographed on the Khaite fashion show.
April 2026
A rep for Aubrey Plaza confirmed to People that she is expecting her first baby with Chris Abbott.