American actress Aubrey Plaza had a tragic start to 2025 due to the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, in January 2025. Months later, the star opened up about her loss and how she views her grief.
The actress recently appeared on an episode of the “Good Hang” podcast, hosted by her “Parks and Recreation” co-star, Amy Poehler. In the episode, Aubrey and Amy discussed various topics. However, the interview started on a solemn note, with Amy asking how Aubrey is doing since the tragic death of her husband, Jeff. Jeff Baena died on 3rd January 2025 at the age of 47 after committing suicide at his Los Angeles home.
Aubrey and Jeff had been together since 2011 and got married in 2021. While reports say the pair had quietly separated in September 2024, the two were still married at the time of Jeff’s death. Responding to Amy’s question, Aubrey said, “Right in this very, very present moment, I feel happy to be with you. Overall, I’m here and I’m functioning. I feel really grateful to be moving through the world. I think I’m okay, but it’s like a daily struggle, obviously.”
The actress then touched on grieving, likening it to the movie “The Gorge”. She explained, “In the movie, there’s a cliff on one side and a cliff on the other side, and a gorge in between that’s filled with monster people trying to get them.” The actress continued, saying, “I swear when I watched it I was like, ‘That feels like what my grief is like,’ or what grief could be like. At all times, there’s a giant ocean of awfulness that’s right there, and I can see it.”
Aubrey added, “Sometimes I just want to dive into it and be in it, and sometimes I look at it. Sometimes I try to get away from it. But it’s always there, and the monster people are trying to get me, like Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy.” Aubrey and Amy then moved on to other topics, including Aubrey’s start in acting and comedy. Reacting to the video, many netizens and fans commended Aubrey’s vulnerability and how Amy approached the situation.
The actress is preparing to make her first comeback since her husband’s death, alongside Margaret Qualley in “Honey Don’t”. We wish her the best in her project, and we hope to see more of her soon. In the meantime, check out the full episode of ‘Good Hang” below:
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