Allison Williams Excited for 'Girls' Costar Christopher Abbott's Baby News

Williams shares her reaction to learning Abbott is expecting his first child with Aubrey Plaza.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:19pm

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Allison Williams, who starred alongside Christopher Abbott in the HBO series 'Girls', has expressed her excitement about the news that Abbott and his partner Aubrey Plaza are expecting their first child together. Williams, a mother herself, offered some parenting advice to the couple, encouraging them to trust their instincts and not listen to unsolicited advice.

Why it matters

The news of Abbott and Plaza's pregnancy has generated interest among fans of 'Girls', as the two actors previously collaborated on other projects. Williams' reaction provides a personal connection to the story and highlights the close-knit nature of the 'Girls' cast.

The details

In an interview with E! News, Williams shared that she was thrilled to hear about Abbott and Plaza's pregnancy, noting that she hasn't reached out to the couple yet but is 'very excited' for them. Williams, who has a 4-year-old son, advised the couple to 'trust your instincts' and 'call your friends' when it comes to parenting, rather than listening to unsolicited advice.

  • Christopher Abbott and Aubrey Plaza's pregnancy was first reported in early April 2026.

The players

Allison Williams

An actress who starred alongside Christopher Abbott in the HBO series 'Girls', where they played the couple Marnie and Charlie. Williams is also a mother of a 4-year-old son.

Christopher Abbott

An actor who starred in 'Girls' alongside Allison Williams, and is now expecting his first child with partner Aubrey Plaza.

Aubrey Plaza

An actress who is expecting her first child with partner Christopher Abbott. The couple have previously collaborated on other projects, including the Off-Broadway revival of 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea' and the 2020 film 'Black Bear'.

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What they’re saying

“I just saw that. It's so exciting! I'm very excited for them, it's going to be amazing. I'm one of those annoying people that, now that I'm a mom, I'm sort of like, 'Oh my god.' Like, you don't know. It's so obnoxious.... just anyone I find out is having a baby, I get excited for that.”

— Allison Williams, Actress

“People have been doing this for as long as there've been people. So just trust your instincts, call your friends, reach out, let a stranger hold your baby so you can pee, you know.”

— Allison Williams, Actress

The takeaway

The news of Christopher Abbott and Aubrey Plaza's pregnancy has generated excitement among their former 'Girls' co-star Allison Williams, who offered the couple parenting advice based on her own experience as a mother. This story highlights the close-knit nature of the 'Girls' cast and the personal connections that can form between actors who work together.