Actress Aubrey Plaza Finds Solace in Children's Books After Husband's Passing

Actress Aubrey Plaza is currently promoting her new children's novel, "Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party," which she says is inspired by the advice of her grandmother, Margie. In an interview on October 8th, 2025, Plaza shared that her grandmother taught her from a young age that "life is a party and no matter what happens, we have to have fun and move forward."

Plaza's comments come more than 9 months after the tragic passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died by suicide in January 2025 at the age of 47. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Baena's death a suicide, and Plaza and his family described it as an "unimaginable tragedy."

Plaza has been open about her grief, comparing her experience to the film "The Gorge" and saying there is "a giant ocean of awfulness" that she struggles with daily. However, she credits her grandmother's wisdom for helping her move forward, noting that she comes from a family of "witchy women" who have inspired her new children's book.