Aubrey Plaza grief has become a deeply personal journey that the actress has now shared publicly. Seven months after her husband Jeff Baena’s tragic death, Aubrey spoke for the first time about how she is coping.
In January, filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, died by suicide. He had been married to Aubrey since 2021, although they had kept both their engagement and marriage private for many years. Aubrey first referred to him as her “darling husband” in a touching 2021 Instagram post.
Now, for the first time since his passing, Aubrey joined her longtime friend Amy Poehler on the Good Hang podcast. The two former Parks and Recreation co-stars spoke candidly about grief, healing, and support.
Amy gently asked Aubrey how she was managing. Aubrey admitted, “Overall, I’m here and I’m functioning. I feel grateful to be moving through the world. I think I’m okay, but it’s like a daily struggle, obviously.”
Aubrey Plaza grief was clear as she described her emotions. She used a movie analogy to explain the weight of her feelings. Referring to the film The Gorge, she compared grief to being surrounded by cliffs and a gorge full of monsters. She said, “At all times, there’s a giant ocean of awfulness right there. Sometimes I want to dive into it, sometimes I just look at it, but it’s always there.”
The actress admitted that her dog Frankie had become a kind of therapy dog during this painful period. Amy noted how loved Aubrey is by her fans, reminding her that people want to see her healing. Aubrey responded warmly, saying she was happy to be with her friend at that moment.
This emotional conversation marked Aubrey’s first interview since Jeff’s death. Earlier this year, shortly after the tragedy, her representatives released a short statement. They called the loss “an unimaginable tragedy” and asked the public for privacy.
Aubrey and Jeff had been together for over a decade before marrying. Despite their long relationship, reports suggest they were separated at the time of his passing. Jeff, originally from Miami, built his career as a filmmaker in Los Angeles. He wrote and directed several projects while collaborating with Aubrey on multiple films.
Aubrey Plaza grief remains a daily battle, but she continues to find strength. She explained that she feels thankful for support while also facing moments of deep sadness. Her words highlighted the raw, shifting nature of grief that many people experience.
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