Aubrey Plaza makes powerful red carpet comeback five months after Jeff Baena's death at 2025 Cannes closing; watch pics
Aubrey Plaza is slowly returning to the spotlight months after the tragic death of her husband and filmmaker Jeff Baena, who left her shaken. The Parks and Recreation star has largely kept out of major events, but on May 24, she returned to the red carpet for her upcoming film, Honey Don't!, walking alongside her co-stars in a floor-length dress. This marks her first major public appearance since she stepped out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, where she paid a quiet tribute to her late husband in a tie-dye shirt on stage, one of his most popular designs.
Also read: Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, found dead at Los Angeles home
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Ahead of the 78th film festival's closing ceremony, Plaza joined co-stars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day in a simple yet elegant outfit. No over-the-top couture drama unlike her previous looks, she went for a lacy, sleeveless nude gown, covered in colourful beads and stones, transparent at the bottom. Underneath, she styled a white bodysuit that complemented the sheer fabric. For the makeup, she kept it minimal, no hair accessories, and just a pair of diamonds dangling by the ears. Post the screening of her movie, the actor was seen interacting with the guests and even posed confidently for the camera, though she avoided giving a speech afterwards. But this red carpet appearance wasn't just about fashion—it marked her powerful yet emotional return to the spotlight after the loss of Baena, who died by suicide in January at the age of 47.
Also read: Jeff Baena texted Aubrey Plaza three hours before his death amid reported separation, made 'concerning remarks'
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Plaza and Baena were together for over a decade. However, in the days leading up to his death, it was reported that the couple had been separated for nearly four months at the time. An investigation launched to uncover the reason behind Baena's suicide included a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner that confirmed Baena was struggling emotionally and had even started undergoing therapy. In fact, back in October 2024, he made some concerning comments over a phone call and text messages to Plaza, leading her to call a friend to check in on him. On January 3, a house help found Baena unresponsive in his Los Angeles-area home, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Plaza broke her silence on January 6: 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support,' she said in a statement, and added, 'Please respect our privacy during this time.'
Later, during SNL 50, Plaza was invited to introduce Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard for a special performance. Later, appearing on Drew Barrymore's show, Plaza opened up a bit about their love story that blossomed during the quarantine. 'Jeff got really into tie-dyeing during the quarantine. So, I decided that Jeff and I were going to wear tie-dye pyjamas that he had made for us,' she said. Baena was known for films like Life After Beth (2014) and The Little Hours (2017). Now, Plaza is easing back into work mode. Honey Don't!, her new film, tells the story of an investigator from a small town and stars uncovering a mysterious case of deaths tied to a church. The film was selected for the premieres.
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