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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disney Alum Posts Heartfelt Birthday Tribute for Late Colleague
Disney Alum Posts Heartfelt Birthday Tribute for Late Colleague originally appeared on Parade. A former Disney star shared a vulnerable tribute to a beloved colleague on his birthday, which came just months after his death. Debby Ryan, who starred in nearly 100 episodes of Disney's Jessie from 2011 to 2015, opened up about the loss of Jeff Baena, whom she had worked with on several projects. Baena, a film director and screenwriter who was married to actress Audrey Plaza, died by suicide in January. As E! News noted, Baena and Ryan worked together on the 2022 project Spin Me Round as well as the 2020 project Horse Girl. June 29 would have been Baena's 48th birthday. As a tribute to him, Ryan posted a handful of highlights on her Instagram page and wished him a happy birthday. In the caption, the Disney alum asked her followers to "Bear with me," as she's "never been a public griever, and have a hard time sharing fragile feelings with strangers." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debby Ryan (@debbyryan) Despite her hesitations, Ryan went on to admit she had thought about Baena every day since his death. "At the beginning of the year, I lost a dear friend, cherished collaborator and mentor in Jeff Baena," Ryan shared. She noted that dealing with the loss of Baena has been "Very hard and heavy." Ryan pointed out that she's come to understand that grief isn't linear. As she navigates the stages of grief, she wrote that she hopes those stages shift to become "not a place to live." "Today on his birthday, I want you to know a few things about Jeff-- he was generous. Warm while principled. Intentional with a casual in debate," Ryan wrote. She also wrote that Baena believed in her, and "I feel really proud to be able to say that." Ryan added quite a bit more in an additional comment on her Instagram post. She wrote that Baena made her feel she was "worth believing in" and "deserving of respect." She touched on the struggles she has experienced in coming to terms with Baena's death over the past six months. Ryan admitted she was "trying to forgive my friend for taking my friend." Fans stepped up to lend their support to Ryan. "Grief comes in waves and I'm glad you have a space to feel those emotions whenever they do arise. Hugs Debby 🤍 thanks for sharing your grief with us, even for a moment," one comment read. "What a very sweet and well thought out post. I'm so sorry for your loss (and seems to be a big loss for many people) happy birthday Jeff, ❤️" wrote someone else. Another commenter shared, "I know you'll perpetuate his values, energy and ideas. he saw something in you, so keep showing the world what he saw." If you feel like your friend or loved one needs help please call the at 1-800-273-8255 for immediate help and to speak with someone who knows exactly what's going on. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Plus, they have online chats available and all information is confidential. You can also text 'HELLO' to 741741 to be connected with the Crisis Text Line. Disney Alum Posts Heartfelt Birthday Tribute for Late Colleague first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Debby Ryan pays tribute to Aubrey Plaza's late husband Jeff Baena on his birthday
Debby Ryan poured her heart out in an emotional tribute to Aubrey Plaza 's late husband Jeff Baena on what would have been his 48th birthday. The screenwriter's body was discovered in early January after he committed suicide. Ryan, 32, used Instagram to remember her friend on Sunday, sharing a collection of photos and adding a lengthy, heartfelt caption that illustrated their close bond. The note began, 'Happy birthday Jeff ✨Bear with me, I've never been a public griever, and have a hard time sharing fragile feelings with strangers. Meanwhile I've thought about him every day for the past six months.' She added, 'At the beginning of the year, I lost a dear friend, cherished collaborator and mentor in Jeff Baena. It's been very hard and heavy, and a lot of people lost him, because he was like the nucleus of this whole Jeff universe.' Ryan's carousel post was filled with memorable images featuring celebrity friends including Fred Armisen, Zach Woods, Ayden Mayer, Matthew Gray Gubler, and her husband Josh Dun. In her caption, the actress added, 'Today on his birthday, I want you to know a few things about Jeff— he was generous. Warm while principled. Intentional with a casual lilt. Usually right about stuff we have no way of knowing about. Spirited in debate.' She appeared in two of Baena's projects, 2020's Horse Girl and 2022's Spin Me Round. Touching on their professional relationship, she said, 'He believed in me. I feel really proud to be able to say that. 'Jeff was a rare person in the world who gave me the dignity of introducing myself, of being taken at my present. And I liked who he saw. Like good friendship helps you love yourself, good collaboration gives you the chance to be the best evolution of yourself.' The sentimental note continued, 'From the moment we met, Jeff was an active person in my life- personally and professionally. He somehow saw me, trusted me, and vouched for me from jump. 'He brought me to my first film festival, after putting me in his and Alison Brie's film Horse Girl, a film largely improvised based on an outline— which is a process he was accustomed to working but was a big leap for me. He never doubted me.' The former Disney star also reflected on her non-linear journey of grief. The note began, 'Happy birthday Jeff ✨Bear with me, I've never been a public griever, and have a hard time sharing fragile feelings with strangers. Meanwhile I've thought about him every day for the past six months' She added, 'At the beginning of the year, I lost a dear friend, cherished collaborator and mentor in Jeff Baena. It's been very hard and heavy, and a lot of people lost him, because he was like the nucleus of this whole Jeff universe' 'Six months of trying to make sense of this, oscillating between heavy grief and clamoring for acceptance, trying to wade through for some better feelings — trying to adjust to past tense,' she continued her caption in the comments. 'Trying to absolve guilt for not being able to save my friend. Trying to forgive my friend for taking my friend.' Debby echoed the refrain: 'Six months of things happening that Jeff will never know about, that's so crazy. 'Six months of trying to accept the new impossibility of the things we were gonna make together. Months of discoveries of the things he left behind; and the gifts he continues to give me and those who he shone his light on. Thanks for all of it, Jeff. Love you dude. ✨ and happy birthday.' Plaza and Baena had been separated since September 2024, an LA County Medical Examiner's autopsy report obtained by revealed. She was living in New York when his body was discovered on January 3.
Business Upturn
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Insatiable' returning for season 3? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 10, 2025, 20:00 IST Last updated June 10, 2025, 14:59 IST The Netflix series Insatiable , a dark comedy-drama starring Debby Ryan as Patty Bladell, has left fans eagerly wondering about the possibility of a third season. After two seasons filled with controversial plotlines, dramatic twists, and a dedicated fan base, many are asking: Is Insatiable Season 3 happening? Here's everything we know so far about the show's status. Insatiable Season 3: Renewal Status Unfortunately, Insatiable was officially canceled by Netflix in February 2020 after two seasons. The announcement came several months after the release of Season 2 on October 11, 2019. Alyssa Milano, who plays Coralee Armstrong, confirmed the cancellation on social media, expressing disappointment and hinting at unresolved storylines, such as the mystery of her character's baby daddy. The decision to cancel Insatiable was likely influenced by a combination of factors, including insufficient viewership and significant backlash. Netflix's former head of original content, Cindy Holland, explained that the streaming platform evaluates shows based on audience engagement and critical acclaim. If a series doesn't attract enough viewers, it may not be renewed, regardless of its potential. Insatiable faced criticism for its portrayal of body image, eating disorders, and sensitive topics like sexual assault and stereotypes, which may have impacted its viewership and led to its cancellation. Is There Hope for Insatiable Season 3 in the Future? While Netflix has no plans to revive Insatiable , fan campaigns and petitions keep the conversation alive. Some fans have suggested that another streaming platform or network, like Hulu or Amazon Prime, could pick up the show, as happened with other canceled series like Lucifer . However, the contractual restrictions and lack of recent developments make this unlikely as of June 2025. Where Can You Watch Insatiable ? Both seasons of Insatiable are available to stream on Netflix with a subscription. The show's 22 episodes (12 in Season 1, 10 in Season 2) offer a wild ride for those curious about Patty's chaotic journey. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
