Actors Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott are in a relationship and expecting their first child together, as confirmed by People magazine on April 7. The pregnancy news serves as the first public confirmation of their romance.
The couple's journey began professionally, co-starring in the indie film 'Black Bear' in 2019 and later in an off-Broadway play in 2023-2024. This development follows a difficult period for Plaza, who was separated from her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, at the time of his death in January 2025.
Plaza, famous for her role in 'Parks and Recreation', and Abbott, known from 'Girls', are reportedly 'very blessed' and view the pregnancy as 'a beautiful surprise after an emotional year'. The child is due in the fall of 2026.
The timeline of their relationship is juxtaposed with Plaza's previous marriage to Baena, which began in 2021 and ended with their separation in fall 2024.