Aubrey Plaza Expecting First Child With Boyfriend Christopher Abbott

The couple is 'very blessed' by the 'beautiful surprise' after a difficult year for the actress.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:08pm

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Actress Aubrey Plaza is pregnant with her first child, a source confirmed to People magazine. The baby is due this fall, and the pregnancy was described as a 'beautiful surprise' for Plaza and her boyfriend, fellow actor Christopher Abbott, after an 'emotional year' for the couple.

Why it matters

Plaza has been open about her healing process after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, in 2025. This pregnancy represents a new chapter for the actress as she moves forward with her life and relationship with Abbott.

The details

Plaza and Abbott have been friends for some time, having co-starred in the 2020 film Black Bear and the 2023-2024 off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. The couple was first spotted together publicly in the summer of 2025 and have since attended events like a Knicks game together. Plaza has been photographed in recent months wearing baggy, concealing outfits that may have hidden an emerging baby bump.

  • Plaza and Abbott were first seen together publicly in the summer of 2025.
  • In November 2025, the couple attended a Knicks game together.
  • Plaza's pregnancy was confirmed by a source in April 2026, with the baby due this fall.

The players

Aubrey Plaza

An American actress known for her roles in films like Black Bear and TV shows like Parks and Recreation. She was previously married to Jeff Baena, who passed away in 2025.

Christopher Abbott

An American actor who has co-starred with Plaza in the past, including in the 2020 film Black Bear and the 2023-2024 off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. He is now in a relationship with Plaza and the father of her first child.

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The takeaway

This pregnancy represents a new chapter of hope and joy for Aubrey Plaza after a difficult period in her life, as she moves forward with her relationship and prepares to welcome her first child with boyfriend Christopher Abbott.