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13-06-2025
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Dave Franco's 40th Birthday Bash In Italy Looked Like a Movie, Starring Alison Brie
Last Updated: Dave's 40th birthday celebration took place in Italy as his new film with Alison Brie, Together, is premiering at the 71st Taormina Film Festival. Hollywood star Dave Franco celebrated his 40th birthday in Italy in the presence of his family. The actor was joined by his wife, Alison Brie; brother, James Franco, and his girlfriend, Izabel Pakzad; and Dave's mother, Betsy. The actor was seen enjoying quality time with his family as he blew out the candles on the cake. Alison Brie took to Instagram stories to share glimpses of her husband's birthday celebration. Sharing the photos, Alison wrote, 'Happy birthday, my love." Dave was looking dashing in a deep navy blue suit, which he paired with a basic white shirt. On the other hand, his wife, Alison, looked charming in a black off-the-shoulder top paired up with a white pleated skirt. The couple looked adorable as they were spotted sharing a kiss. Dave's older brother, James, made a rare appearance at the party after being away from the limelight for over a year. Dave's 40th birthday celebration took place in Italy as his new film with his wife Alison, titled Together, is premiering at the 71st Taormina Film Festival. Together is a supernatural horror film that tells the story of a couple who move to the countryside, avoiding the city's bustle, only to find themselves in the presence of a mysterious force that will ultimately cause changes in their bodies. Alongside Alison Brie and Dave Franco, the film also stars Damon Herriman, Mia Morrissey, Jack Kenny, and Karl Richmond, among others. Together is set to release in theatres in the USA on July 30, 2025, and will also be released in Australia on July 31 by Kismat Movies. Previously, during an interview with Collider, Alison reflected on the theme of codependency in the film. 'It's easy for us to relate to this main idea that people can lose their identity in a relationship," Brie stated while taking inspiration from her relationship with Dave. Alison and Dave have been together for over a decade. The couple met in 2011 through a common friend and started dating before getting engaged in 2015 and tying the knot in an intimate ceremony in March 2017. Throughout the years, the couple have collaborated on multiple films, including The Little Hours, The Rental, The Disaster Artist, and Somebody I Used to Know, among others. First Published:
Fox News
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Aubrey Plaza called in welfare check on husband after he made 'concerning remarks' months before his death
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. Aubrey Plaza was concerned about her husband, Jeff Baena, months before his death, according to a report. Plaza and Baena had been separated since September 2024 when, a month later, Baena made "concerning remarks" to Plaza that prompted the actress to "call a friend to perform a welfare check on her husband," according to a report by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, which was obtained by People. After the welfare check, Baena began going to therapy. According to the outlet, Baena explained that he was experiencing "recent marital difficulties" with Plaza. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed authorities responded to a call near Baena's residence on Jan. 3. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the LAPD told Fox News Digital at the time. His cause of death was ruled a suicide. "The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time." Plaza last communicated with her husband via text on the day of his death at 10:36 a.m. ET, according to People. On Jan. 6, Baena's representative directed Fox News Digital to a statement originally shared with Deadline. "The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time," the statement read. Baena and Plaza were private about their relationship after meeting in 2011. It is unclear when the two wed, but Plaza confirmed the couple's marriage status in 2021 with an Instagram post. Plaza has deactivated her Instagram page following Baena's death. Plaza did not attend the Golden Globes days after Baena's death, although she had previously been announced as a presenter. Baena was born and raised in Miami. He attended film school at New York University and later began his career in Los Angeles. Baena made his directorial debut with "Life After Beth," which starred Plaza, in 2014. He was also known for films such as "The Little Hours," "Horse Girl" and "Joshy."
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
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena texted her on day of his death
Actress Aubrey Plaza became concerned about her estranged husband's welfare months before his death, a medical examiner has said. Director Jeff Baena died aged 47 in January, with the Los Angeles County medical examiner concluding he took his own life. He worked with Parks And Recreation star Plaza, 40, on the 2014 horror film Life After Beth and 2017 historical comedy The Little Hours. Plaza separated from Baena in September 2024, the report by Philip Kim, Los Angeles County Coroner Investigator, says. 'In October 2024, Baena made concerning remarks which prompted her to call a friend to perform a welfare check on her husband,' the report says. 'Baena had been attending therapy since that event. According to (an unnamed person) Baena did not have any previous suicide attempts. He had a history of difficulty sleeping.' The examiner said Plaza 'last knew her husband to be alive when he sent her a text message' on the morning of January 3, the date of his death. The director and screenwriter was found by a dog walker at a home close to the Fern Dell Nature Trail near the Hollywood Hills, with the cause of his death determined as hanging. Another person, unnamed in the report, said that Plaza moved to New York following their separation. Plaza previously issued a statement along with his family, calling it an 'unimaginable tragedy', and saying they were 'deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support'. She had been in a relationship with him since around 2011 and they married a decade later, with Plaza telling The Ellen DeGeneres Show in December 2021 that they made the decision to tie the knot after getting 'a little bored one night' during the Covid pandemic. Plaza was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2023 for her role in the second series of HBO dark comedy White Lotus and is also known for Disney+ series Agatha All Along. She has also starred in Hollywood films including Megalopolis, My Old Ass, Ingrid Goes West, Dirty Grandpa and Emily The Criminal. Baena wrote 2020 thriller Horse Girl, starring Alison Brie, and 2022 dark comedy Spin Me Round, both of which he also directed, as well as 2004 comedy I Heart Huckabees starring Jude Law, Jason Schwartzman, Dustin Hoffman and Mark Wahlberg. He also created the anthology comedy series Cinema Toast, which had an episode directed by Plaza and another starring Community actress Brie. Last month, Plaza appeared on the 50th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live (SNL), introducing musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard, who performed a cover of late Irish singer Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See Real-Life Couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco Go to Some Very Dark Places in Disturbing 'Together 'Trailer
Dave Franco and Alison Brie's (onscreen) relationship is undoubtedly put to the test in Together. Neon released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Michael Shanks-written and directed horror flick on Wednesday, March 19, which opens with a blissfully in-love Millie (Brie, 42) being carried by her husband Tim (Franco, 39) into their cozy-looking new home under a canopy of trees. The trailer soon shows just how those supernatural entities unfold, beginning with a sighting of two dogs in the forest that stand still in their tracks, as if frozen in time. Tim is next shown looking into a bathroom mirror, pulling a seemingly never-ending black string from inside his mouth, before Millie, who is presumably a teacher, peers down at a drawing done by one of her students: two fire-tailed dogs that appear conjoined at their heads, foaming at the mouth. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie Joke Their Latest Movie Made Them 'More Codependent Than Ever' (Exclusive) Other disturbing images in the mostly dialogue-free trailer, set to an eerie instrumental piano piece, include Tim screaming from inside a pit, Millie appearing possessed as her body contorts and someone shaking as they levitate above the ground. Near the end of the preview, Tim tells Millie, "I love you," to which she responds, "I love you too." Together, Shanks' directorial debut, reunites Brie and Franco (who also co-produced) for the first time on-screen since the couple costarred in 2017's The Little Hours and The Disaster Artist. Franco also directed his wife in 2023's Somebody I Used to Know. 'With a move to the countryside already testing the limits of a couple's relationship, a supernatural encounter begins an extreme transformation of their love, their lives, and their flesh,' per a synopsis from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where Together first premiered in January. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Related: Dave Franco and Alison Brie's Relationship Timeline During an interview with PEOPLE at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, earlier this month, Brie told Franco that working with him is "very attractive." 'I am always so in awe of you when we're on set together,' added the Community alum, who has been married to Franco since 2017. 'We just gain more and more respect for each other," Franco told PEOPLE of working with his wife both on and off screen. 'We are getting to watch each other do new things,' Brie added. 'I'm endlessly impressed by the amount that Dave pushes himself outside of his comfort zone.' Together is in theaters Aug. 1. Read the original article on People
