Aubrey Plaza Opens Up About Daily Grief After Husband Jeff Baena's Suicide
Actress Aubrey Plaza candidly discusses her profound daily struggle with grief following the suicide of her husband, Jeff Baena, describing it as a constant, overwhelming presence.
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Overview
Actress Aubrey Plaza recently spoke out for the first time about the profound daily challenges she faces following the suicide of her husband, Jeff Baena.
Jeff Baena died by suicide at the age of 47 at his Los Angeles home, an event that has led to Plaza's ongoing struggle with grief.
Plaza describes her grief as a constant presence, likening it to a "giant ocean of awfulness" that is always with her.
She uses various analogies from different films to articulate the depth and pervasive nature of her emotional pain.
After largely keeping her husband's death private since January, Plaza has now chosen to share her experience publicly.
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Jeff Baena was an indie filmmaker and director who was married to actress Aubrey Plaza. They had been together since around 2011, married quietly in 2020, and often collaborated professionally.
Jeff Baena died by suicide in his Los Angeles home on January 3, 2025, at the age of 47.
Aubrey Plaza described her grief as a constant and overwhelming presence, likening it to a "giant ocean of awfulness" that is always with her.
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena quietly wed in 2020 during a quick ceremony, which was publicly acknowledged by Plaza in 2021.
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena frequently collaborated professionally, including on Baena's directorial debut "Life After Beth" in which Plaza starred as the titular character.
