Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott knew each other for years before their relationship turned romantic.
Plaza’s rep confirmed to People in April 2026 that the actress is pregnant and expecting her first baby with Abbott. A source told the publication that it was a “beautiful surprise” following the Parks and Recreation alum’s difficult year.
Plaza was previously married to Jeff Baena for nearly five years before news broke in January 2025 that he died by suicide at age 47.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” a rep for Plaza told Us in a statement at the time. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
It was later confirmed that Plaza and Baena were separated for four months before his death.
“According to the reported information, the decedent Jeffrey Baena is a 47-year-old Caucasian male,” the Los Angeles medical examiner wrote in a report obtained by Us in March 2025. “He was experiencing recent marital difficulties and was separated from his wife since September 2024.”
Plaza largely stayed out of the public eye as she mourned, briefly speaking about her grief during an August 2025 appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast.
“Overall, I’m here, and I’m functioning, and I feel grateful to be moving through the world,” Plaza said at the time. “I think, like, I’m OK, but it’s a daily struggle, obviously.”
Months later Plaza stepped out during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, seemingly hiding her baby bump with an oversized shirt and leather jacket.
Keep scrolling to look back at Plaza and Abbott’s relationship from the start:
December 2020
Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott first worked together in the 2020 thriller Black Bear.
October 2023
Plaza and Abbott starred in the Off-Broadway revival of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
July 2025
Instagram gossip account DeuxMoi claimed Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott were together after an eyewitness spotted them cozying up at The Chatham Berry Farm just outside of New York City.
November 2025
Photos and videos of Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott at a New York Knicks game emerged on social media.
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February 2026
Chris Abott accompanied Aubrey Plaza to events during Paris Fashion Week. The duo were photographed at the Khaite fashion show.
April 2026
A rep for Aubrey Plaza confirmed to People that she is expecting her first baby with Chris Abbott.
August 2026
The actress was seen reportedly holding her newborn while leaving her boyfriend’s final Death of a Salesman performance on August 9, 2026, according to photos obtained by TMZ, seemingly confirming the pair are now parents. According to the outlet, the Parks and Recreation star gave birth to the couple’s first baby back in July. Us reached out to reps for both for comment at the time.