Aubrey Plaza and her family are mourning the loss of her husband, director, screenwriter, and producer Jeff Baena, who was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on January 3, 2025. Multiple outlets reported the news the following day. Plaza and Baena maintained a private relationship throughout their decade-long courtship and marriage, which wasn’t publicly revealed until 2021. Following the announcement of Baena’s death, fans expressed their condolences to the actress.
Who was Jeff Baena? Baena was a highly accomplished filmmaker, best known for his work on films such as *The Little Hours*, *Life After Beth*, and *Joshy*. Interestingly, *Life After Beth* starred Plaza as the lead, Beth Slocum. He also gained recognition for co-writing *I Heart Huckabees*. Plaza publicly acknowledged their marriage in a 2021 Instagram post celebrating his film *Spin Me Round*, which he wrote, directed, and produced. She expressed her pride in her “darling husband” and excitement for the project.
What Happened to Aubrey Plaza’s Husband? According to TMZ, Baena was discovered unresponsive by an assistant at a Los Angeles residence around 10:30 a.m. on January 3, 2025, and pronounced dead at the scene.
How Did Jeff Baena Die? TMZ reported that law enforcement indicated Baena died by suicide. However, official confirmation awaits the release of the autopsy report. While Plaza has not yet made a public statement, Deadline reported that Baena’s family is devastated and requesting privacy.
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