Actress Aubrey Plaza is breaking her silence in a deeply candid conversation about the grief she has endured since the tragic loss of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. Speaking with longtime friend Amy Poehler on the “Good Hang” podcast, Plaza shared her emotional journey and coping process nearly eight months after his passing. (People, EW)
A Daily Struggle with Grief
Plaza described her grief as “a daily struggle,” yet emphasized that she still manages to function and find grounding in everyday moments. She expressed gratitude for her ability to keep moving forward, saying, “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.”
“An Ocean of Awfulness”
Plaza used a vivid analogy to describe her emotional state, comparing her grief to the menacing gorge in the sci-fi film The Gorge:
“At all times there’s like a giant ocean of awfulness… sometimes I just want to dive into it, and just be in it. Then sometimes I just look at it, and sometimes I try to get away from it. But it’s always there.”
Support System and Therapy Dog
Throughout the discussion, Plaza expressed deep appreciation for her support system. She thanked Poehler for offering comfort and companionship during dark times. She also credited her dog, Frankie, as an emotional anchor, referring to him as her “therapy dog.”
A Decade-Long Love
Plaza and Baena began their relationship in 2011 and quietly married in 2021. Following his death in January 2025—ruled a suicide by hanging—Plaza and Baena’s family released a statement describing the loss as “an unimaginable tragedy” while requesting privacy. The tragic news marked the end of a meaningful personal and creative partnership.
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