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Miami Herald
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Two months after the death of Aubrey Plaza's husband, a key detail has emerged
Aubrey Plaza was having marital issues with her husband at the time of his death in January, according to new information released by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Department. The 47-year-old filmmaker, who was born in Miami and attended Killian High in Kendall, died by suicide; no foul play was suspected. The coroner's report, obtained by numerous media outlets, stated that Plaza and Baena had not been living together since September, per a statement the 40-year-old actress provided to police. She had moved to New York while the prolific writer-director ('I Heart Huckabees,' 'Life After Beth,' 'The Little Hours' ) stayed in L.A. About a month into their separation, Plaza relayed to cops that after Baena made undisclosed 'concerning remarks,' the 'Parks and Recreation' alum had a friend do a welfare check on him. After that visit, Baena entered therapy, the coroner's report says. The last time Plaza heard from her husband was via text hours before his death at 10:36 a.m.; the contents of that message were not included in the report. Baena's dog walker was the one to discover the body that day. Baena is survived by Plaza, mother Barbara Stern and stepfather Roger Stern, father Scott Baena and stepmother Michele Baena, brother Brad Baena and stepsiblings Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman. 'This is an unimaginable tragedy,' a statement on behalf of Plaza and the Baena family read, soon after the tragic news broke. 'We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.' If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text 'STRENGTH' to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza separated months prior to Baena's suicide: Medical examiner
Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza had been separated for several months prior to Baena's suicide death, according to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Baena and Plaza had been separated since September 2024, the report said. The 47-year-old was discovered in his home by an assistant on Jan. 3, according to law enforcement sources who spoke to ABC News at the time. Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies at 47 The county medical examiner confirmed that Baena died by suicide. At the time of his death, Plaza and Baena's family released a statement and called it "an unimaginable tragedy." "We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support," the statement said. "Please respect our privacy during this time." Actors and musicians we said goodbye to in 2024 Baena was best known for directing the horror-comedy "Life After Beth," the dark comedy "Joshy" and for co-writing the cult classic "I Heart Huckabees" with filmmaker David O. Russell. He and Plaza had been married since 2021 and frequently worked together on projects, with Plaza starring in several of Baena's films, including "Life After Beth," "The Little Hours" and "Spin Me Round." "Good Morning America" has reached out to Plaza's reps for Baena, Aubrey Plaza separated months prior to Baena's suicide: Medical examiner originally appeared on
NBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Aubrey Plaza makes first public appearance on ‘SNL50' since husband Jeff Baena's death
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at You can also visit for additional support. Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance since her husband, director Jeff Baena, died last month. The 'Parks and Recreation' star appeared briefly on 'SNL50' on Feb. 16 when she introduced a musical performance. Plaza welcomed Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard to the 'SNL' stage before the duo performed 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' which was written by Prince and later recorded by Sinéad O'Connor. 'Ladies and gentlemen, Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard,' Plaza said, while holding a microphone as she stood in the audience with her back to the stage. Plaza was wearing a blazer over a tie-dyed shirt. She previously spoke about her late husband's interest in tie-dying, noting that the style was part of their outfits when they got married. 'Jeff got really into tie-dying during the quarantine, so I decided that Jeff and I were going to wear tie-dye pajamas that he had made for us,' Plaza said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' in 2021. 'I made a love altar in the backyard of all of our love objects. It was very witchcore, but it happened.' Plaza has not been seen in public since Baena died by suicide on Jan. 3. 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support,' his family said in a statement following his death. 'Please respect our privacy during this time.' Baena co-wrote the 2004 movie 'I Heart Huckabees,' created the 2021 Showtime anthology series 'Cinema Toast' and directed the 2020 Netflix film 'Horse Girl.' He and Plaza also collaborated over the years on several projects including 'Life After Beth,' 'The Little Hours' and 'Spin Me Round.' When Brady Corbet won the Golden Globe Award for best director for 'The Brutalist' on Jan. 5, he mentioned Baena and Plaza in his acceptance speech while honoring people he knew who recently died. 'And finally, tonight my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff's family. Goodnight,' Corbet said.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Aubrey Plaza makes first public appearance since husband Jeff Baena's death
Listen to article Aubrey Plaza stepped into the public eye for the first time since the tragic passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. The 40-year-old actress attended the SNL50: The Anniversary Special event in New York City on Sunday, February 16, where she introduced musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard. Plaza, however, skipped the red carpet ahead of the event. Baena, known for films such as I Heart Huckabees (2004), Life After Beth (2014), Horse Girl (2020), and Spin Me Round (2022), was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on January 3, 2025. According to TMZ, his body was discovered by an assistant and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner later ruled his death a suicide. Plaza and Baena had been together for over a decade, starting their relationship in 2011 before tying the knot in 2021. Following his passing, Plaza and Baena's family released a statement to PEOPLE on January 6, saying: "This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time." A funeral service was held for Baena in Miami on January 10, where loved ones gathered to honor his memory. An obituary published in the Miami Herald described him as "a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many." It highlighted his passion for storytelling and his ability to bring people together, both on and off movie sets. The obituary also referenced Baena's childhood love for Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, noting the poignant words from the book: "Ironically, in it, the Little Prince exclaims, 'I haven't much time. I have friends to find and so many things to learn.' And so it was for Jeff." Concluding with a heartfelt tribute, the obituary read: "We shall always love and deeply miss Jeff. His presence, as well as his work, made the world feel better. He had lots more to offer. Alas, all that is gone. Sweet dreams, our Little Prince." At the SNL50 event, Plaza appeared somber yet composed, dressed in black dress pants, a black blazer, and a simple tee underneath. While she did not address Baena's passing during the event, her quiet return to the spotlight marked a significant moment following weeks of mourning.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aubrey Plaza makes first public appearance since husband's death in Super Bowl ad
Aubrey Plaza made an appearance during Super Bowl LIX on Sunday in an advertisement for Ritz crackers. The commercial aired just over a month after her husband Jeff Baena died by suicide at the age of 47 on January 3. The ad, which was filmed in November 2024, features Plaza and fellow actor Michael Shannon arriving at the fictional Ritz Salty Club. The commercial plays off the pair's notoriously unamused facial expressions and dry personas. "These are our people," Plaza says, and Shannon adds, "our salty brethren." Plaza claims she's the saltiest in the club, to which Shannon replies, "Saltier than me? When I smile, people think it's a glitch." "Oh, please," Plaza fires back. "I'm the human version of Monday," she says before hissing. Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny then arrives grinning. "Read the sign, buddy!" Shannon yells as the camera pans to a big red sign that reads, "No smiles allowed.' The ad marks Plaza's first public appearance since Baena's death. In a statement shared with The Independent at the time, Plaza said: 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.' Baena and Plaza began dating in 2011 and married 10 years later. Baena achieved recognition when he co-wrote the 2004 film I Heart Huckabees with director David O'Russell, receiving a Gotham Award nomination for Best Feature. Among his other credits were the films Life After Beth (2014), The Little Hours (2017) and the Netflix movie Horse Girl (2020). Plaza starred in Baena's horror-comedy film Life After Beth, which was nominated for Sundance's Grand Jury Prize. They worked together again on the medieval dark comedy The Little Hours, starring husband-and-wife Alison Brie and Dave Franco. During the 2025 Golden Globes, which were held on January 5, two days after Baena's death, The Brutalist director Brady Corbet shared his condolences with Plaza and Baena's family while accepting the award for Best Director – Motion Picture. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a you are in another country, you can go to to find a helpline near you.
