Aubrey Plaza Makes Bold Life Change After Husband’s Untimely Death

Aubrey Plaza, the acclaimed American actress, has made a major change to her social media presence in the wake of her husband Jeff Baena’s tragic death. On January 13, fans discovered that Plaza’s Instagram page had been deactivated.

Visitors to her page were met with the message: “The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed.” Baena, a filmmaker, passed away on January 3 in an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive at the home he shared with Plaza by his assistant.

Following his death, Baena’s family released a statement: “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.” Plaza and Baena had been together since 2011 and secretly tied the knot in 2020 during the pandemic.

Fans only learned of their marriage when Plaza referred to him as her “darling husband” in an Instagram post. In a 2019 interview with People, Plaza shared insights into their relationship. “I think that one of the great things about our careers is that we are forced to be independent, take little breaks, go off and do our things and come back,” she said.

She added, “So it’s kind of fun. Nothing is ever the same. You don’t want to spend too much time apart. But I think that there’s a way that it can work, and there’s a balance in that.” Since Baena’s passing, Plaza has remained silent and has not issued a public statement. Her decision to remove herself from social media appears to reflect a desire for privacy as she navigates this incredibly difficult time.

The tragic loss has left fans and colleagues expressing condolences and reflecting on the couple’s enduring relationship. While Plaza has chosen not to speak publicly, her decision underscores the importance of giving her the space and respect she needs to grieve.