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Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Jeff Baena Commits Suicide at 47

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Death can be cruel. It allowed Aubrey Plaza’s husband, Jeff Baena, to see the new year, just barely, before claiming him, and with his own hands no less. Yes, director and screenwriter Jeff Baena passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 47. And yes, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, the cause of death was suicide.

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  • What We Know About Aubrey Plaza’s Husband
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  • Does Aubrey Plaza and Her Husband Have Kids Together?

The tragic news has seen many Hollywood stars send condolence messages to Aubrey Plaza. Also, it has seen fans of the couple curious about what could have gone wrong and led Baena to suicide. Here’s all we know.

What Happened to Aubrey Plaza’s Husband?

Aubrey Plaza’s husband, Jeff Baena, was discovered at a home close to the Fern Dell Nature Trail near the Hollywood Hills. “This is an unimaginable tragedy,” a statement from the Plaza and Baena/Stern family reads. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

What We Know About Aubrey Plaza’s Husband

Aubrey Plaza’s husband, Jeff Baena, was a director and screenwriter best known for films like “The Little Hours,” “Life After Beth and Joshy.” He and Plaza tied the knot in 2021. He graduated from New York University with a degree in film and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in directing.

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At first, he worked in production, learning from filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and David O Russell (he co-wrote I Heart Huckabees with the latter) before he eventually broke away to make his own films. Baena put out his first project as a director in 2014 with the release of the zombie comedy film “Life After Beth.”

Unsurprisingly it featured Plaza and was the start of their many collaborations together. He also created an anthology series titled “Cinema Toast,” which aired on Showtime in 2021 and marked Plaza’s directorial debut. His final project, “Spin Me Round,” a comedy film starring Plaza, Alison Brie, Debby Ryan, and Molly Shannon, was released in 2022.

Aubrey Plaza with her now-late husband Jeff Baena
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How Did Aubrey Plaza Meet Her Husband?

Aubrey Plaza and her Husband excelled at keeping their relationship private. As such, there is not much readily available information about the specifics of how or where they met. 

Reports claim Baena met Plaza in 2011, and they started dating in the same year. Somehow, they were able to keep what they shared under wraps for years. They were married before the world could yell, “I Heart Huckabee.” However, the revelation came in May 2021, when Plaza referred to Baena as her “darling husband” in an Instagram post.

“So proud of my darling husband @jeffbaena for dreaming up another film that takes us to Italia to cause some more trouble,” the caption read. Plaza, a talented actress in her own right, is best known for her performance in the hit US TV series “The White Lotus” and “Parks and Recreation.”

News of her husband’s death came shortly after she was announced as a presenter at Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, and it stopped her from attending. Filmmaker Brady Corbet offered his condolences while delivering his acceptance speech after winning Best Director for a motion picture drama. “My heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff’s family,” he said on stage.

A collage of a photo of Plaza and Baena and a shot of Filmmaker Brady Corbet with his award
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Does Aubrey Plaza and Her Husband Have Kids Together?

Aubrey Plaza’s husband was her longtime partner. They often flew under the radar, but there are still some things the public is sure of. As far as reproduction goes, the pair were either very good at family planning or did not wish to have kids together. 

Either way, reports claim that Aubrey Plaza’s husband did not have any kids with her before his death. Baena is survived by his mother, Barbara Stern, and stepfather, Roger Stern; father, Scott Baena; stepmother, Michele Baena; brother, Brad Baena; stepsister, Bianca Gabay; and stepbrother, Jed Fluxman.

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