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Plaza: Grief Is Like A Gorge With Monsters
8 Apr
Summary
- Plaza finds solace in her current projects after husband's death.
- She described grief as a constant struggle with ever-present danger.
- The actress collaborated with her late husband on five films.
Aubrey Plaza is navigating the profound grief following the death of her husband, screenwriter Jeff Baena, who passed away by suicide in January 2025. The actress, 41, recently spoke about her ongoing struggle, likening her grief to being trapped between two cliffs with a gorge of monsters below. She expressed that this 'ocean of awfulness' is always present, and her reaction to it varies daily.
Despite the personal challenges, Plaza remains active in her career. She recently starred in an off-Broadway revival of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" and the 2020 film "Black Bear." Her partner in these ventures was actor Danny Abbott, who is also her co-star in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
Plaza and Baena had a significant professional and personal history, having dated for three years before she starred in his 2014 directorial debut, "Life After Beth." Their collaboration extended to five films, including "The Little Hours" and "Spin Me Round." Plaza honored Baena at Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special by wearing a tie-dye shirt, a nod to their wedding attire.
