Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Expecting First Child

The couple, who have kept their romance private, are set to welcome a baby this fall.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:20pm

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Actors Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are expecting their first child together, representatives for Plaza confirmed to People magazine. The couple, who have kept their relationship out of the spotlight, were recently spotted together at a New York Fashion Week event in February. Plaza and Abbott first met while working on the 2020 psychological thriller "Black Bear" and later co-starred in the 2023 off-Broadway revival of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea."

Why it matters

The pregnancy announcement marks a new chapter for Plaza, who is known for her deadpan humor and offbeat persona. The news also comes about a year after the death of Plaza's estranged husband, independent filmmaker Jeff Baena, with whom she had collaborated on several projects.

The details

Plaza and Abbott have been dating privately since meeting on the set of "Black Bear" in 2020. The couple was later seen together at the Khaite Fall/Winter 2026 fashion show during New York Fashion Week in February, confirming their relationship. Plaza and Abbott previously worked together in the 2023 off-Broadway production of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea," where they portrayed volatile lovers on stage.

  • Plaza and Abbott met while filming the 2020 psychological thriller "Black Bear".
  • The couple co-starred in the 2023 off-Broadway revival of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea".
  • Plaza and Abbott were spotted together at the Khaite Fall/Winter 2026 fashion show in New York City in February 2026.

The players

Aubrey Plaza

An actress known for her deadpan humor and offbeat persona, who rose to fame playing April Ludgate on the sitcom "Parks and Recreation." Plaza is now expecting her first child with actor Christopher Abbott.

Christopher Abbott

An actor best known for his role as Charlie Dattolo on the HBO series "Girls." Abbott has been dating Aubrey Plaza since they met on the set of the 2020 film "Black Bear." The couple is now expecting their first child together.

Jeff Baena

An independent filmmaker who directed Aubrey Plaza in several projects, including "The Little Hours." Baena, who was separated from Plaza, passed away in January 2025 at the age of 47.

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What they’re saying

“He cares but he also doesn't care; it's the best recipe for me for a scene partner.”

— Aubrey Plaza, Actress

“We're both unafraid to be ugly and weird and strange.”

— Christopher Abbott, Actor

The takeaway

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott's pregnancy announcement marks a new chapter for the couple, who have kept their relationship private since meeting on the set of "Black Bear" in 2020. The news also comes at a poignant time for Plaza, following the recent death of her estranged husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena.