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25-05-2025
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Aubrey Plaza Makes Red Carpet Return At Cannes 5 Months After Hubby Jeff Baena's Death
Last Updated: Aubrey Plaza returned to the spotlight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for her film Honey Don't, marking her first major appearance since losing her husband, Jeff Baena. Aubrey Plaza returned to the spotlight on May 24 at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, where she walked the red carpet for her new film Honey Don't. She looked calm and elegant in a long dress, standing beside her co-stars. This was her first major public appearance since losing her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, a few months ago. The last time fans saw her at an event was during SNL's 50th anniversary, where she wore one of Jeff's tie-dye shirts as a quiet tribute to him. Before the 78th Cannes Film Festival came to a close, Aubrey Plaza walked the red carpet with her Honey Don't! co-stars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day. This time, she skipped the dramatic fashion and kept things simple but striking. She wore a sleeveless nude gown with lace, colourful beads, and a sheer lower half, paired with a plain white bodysuit underneath. Her makeup was soft, with no extra hair accessories. te amo aubrey plaza te amo — ticia (@hahnxplaza) May 23, 2025 After the screening, Aubrey was seen chatting with guests and posing for photos, though she chose not to give a speech. Her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, died by suicide in January at 47, and this was Aubrey's first big red carpet since the loss. Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were together for more than ten years, but in the months before his death, they had been separated for almost four months. After Baena's suicide, an investigation revealed he had been struggling emotionally and was in therapy. In October 2024, he sent some worrying texts and made a phone call to Aubrey, which led her to ask a friend to check on him. On January 3, a house helper found Baena unresponsive at his home near Los Angeles, where he was later pronounced dead. Aubrey spoke out on January 6, saying, 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support," and she asked for privacy during this difficult time. First Published:
News.com.au
24-05-2025
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- News.com.au
Aubrey Plaza makes red carpet return after private tragedy
Aubrey Plaza made her first return to the red carpet since her husband Jeff Baena's death at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of her upcoming film, Honey Don't! The actress was photographed on Friday wearing a gem-embellished, sleeveless, nude floor-length dress, as she posed with her co-stars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day, and filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke. Plaza's look also featured a matching corset underneath. The actress — who was seen with a big smile — went with a simple makeup look, sporting black eyeliner and a nude lip colour for the glamorous outing. Plaza, 40, made her first public appearance after losing her husband in February during the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special to introduce one of the evening's performances. The televised appearance came after the Agatha All Along star had been living a private life on social media. She deactivated her Instagram account in January as she privately grieved. In March, it was revealed that Plaza and Baena had been separated for four months prior to his unexpected death. A report released by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed he 'had a phone conversation with his wife' just before he died. Plaza 'confirmed' the separation on January 3 when authorities spoke to her on the phone, the report added. Baena died by suicide on January 3. He was found unresponsive inside his Los Angeles-area home by an assistant, TMZ reported at the time. He was 47. 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support,' Plaza said in a joint statement with Baena's family. 'Please respect our privacy during this time.'
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aubrey Plaza makes first red carpet appearance since husband's Jeff Baena's tragic death as she's 'comforted' by co-star in Cannes
Aubrey Plaza returned to the spotlight on Friday at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking her first red carpet appearance since the death of her husband, Jeff Baena. The actress, 40, looked glamorous in a sheer nude beaded gown as she attended the French premiere of her new movie Honey Don't!. She was joined by co-stars Margaret Qualley, Charlie Day, Talia Ryder, and Lera Abova, as well as director and co-writer Ethan Coen and co-writer Tricia Cooke. Margaret, 30, was notably seen rushing to Aubrey's side, 'comforting' the actress as photos were taken in a touching video shared from the event. It was Aubrey's first time on the red carpet since the tragic January suicide of her husband, Jeff, who was 47. Reports later revealed they had separated months before his death. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Margaret Qualley runs to join Aubrey Plaza at the #Cannes premiere of Ethan Coen's 'Honey Don't.' — Variety (@Variety) May 23, 2025 In the dark comedy Honey Don't, Qualley stars as Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator who finds herself entangled in a web of strange deaths. Plaza stars as a police officer working with O'Donahue. The film is set to hit theaters on August 22. This is the first time fans will see Aubrey back to work on the big screen, months after her husband's shock suicide. At Friday's premiere Aubrey looked the epitome of glamour in a see-through floor-length gown that featured a white strapless bodysuit underneath. The dress shimmered with a number of beaded embellishments. She accessorized with statement earrings and gold peep-toe heels. The star's brunette tresses were styled in loose curls. At one point Aubrey sparked curiosity with a surprise gesture while looking at something, though it's unclear what caused the unexpected reaction. Meanwhile Margaret wowed in an off-the shoulder cream gown with a black bow in the middle. In March it was revealed that Aubrey had secretly split from Baena just four months before his shock suicide at 47. An LA County Medical Examiner's autopsy report obtained by revealed that the filmmaker and actress had separated back in September of last year, and she had been living in New York at the time his body was discovered on January 3. The actress looked glamorous in a sheer nude beaded gown as she attended the French premiere of her new movie Honey Don't! She eventually appeared to shrug it off Margaret appeared to be a source of support at the event The report detailed how the Life After Beth director had been 'experiencing marital difficulties' in his final months, and how he had been in therapy. An investigator noted in the documents that Plaza, whose name was redacted in the final report, said she had spoken with Baena the night before his death. The report also tragically revealed that Plaza had been concerned for her estranged husband's wellbeing. 'In October 2024, Baena made concerning remarks to [Plaza] which prompted her to call a friend to perform a welfare check on her husband.' 'Baena had been attending therapy since that event,' the documents stated. The medical examiner's report also determined that Baena did not have drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. It stated that Plaza 'knew her husband to be alive' as of January 3 because he had sent her a text message that morning. The report indicated that a dog walker discovered Baena's body after hearing loud music emanating from his house, which she said was 'unusual.' After she called the writer and director and didn't get an answer, she entered the home and discovered his body. In a statement obtained by a representative for the Plaza said: 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.' Baena, who graduated with a film degree from New York University, got a strong start and on-the-ground education with major filmmakers when he worked as a production assistant for Robert Zemeckis and as an assistant editor for David O. Russell. His big break came when he co-wrote Russell's cult classic existential comedy I Heart Huckabees (2004). A decade later, he graduated to directing with his debut, the 2014 romantic horror–comedy Life After Beth, which Plaza starred in. They reunited for 2016's Joshy and 2017's The Little Hours, which Plaza also produced. Baena also regularly collaborated with the actress Alison Brie, who appeared in The Little Hours and starred in and co-wrote his final two films, the psychological drama Horse Girl (2020) and the dark comedy thriller Spin Me Round (2022). Plaza and Baena began dating in 2011, and in 20187 she told Page Six that the fact that they were mutually 'obsessed' with movies helped the two bond and led to their subsequent creative and romantic partnerships. She confirmed in 2021 that they had quietly tied the knot a year earlier while promoting Spin Me Round, which she had a supporting role in, when she referred to Baena on Instagram as her 'darling husband.' Plaza has been making tentative steps to get back into the world after Baena's devastating death. The actress made her first public appearance since Baena's death last month when she introduced musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special. She made a subtle but moving tribute to her late husband by wearing a tie-dye shirt, a reference to one of his passions and their nuptials.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aubrey Plaza returns to big screen in first role since husband's suicide
Aubrey Plaza is to appear in her first role since her husband, Jeff Baena, died by suicide in January. The actress, 40, will star alongside Margaret Qualley in Honey Don't!. The trailer was released on Monday. The dark comedy follows local detective Honey O'Donahue (Qualley) as she investigates a string of deaths tied to a questionable church. In the trailer, Aubrey is seen as a police officer working with O'Donahue. The movie also stars Chris Evans as the unscrupulous religious figure at the heart of the investigation. The movie is set to release on August 22. Aubrey's husband Jeff was found dead in his Los Angeles home earlier this year, after taking his own life. The pair had been separated since September 2024, an LA County Medical Examiner's autopsy report obtained by later revealed. The White Lotus star was in New York when his body was discovered on January 3. After his death, a representative for Aubrey said: 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.'
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aubrey Plaza returns to big screen in dark comedy for first role since her husband's devastating suicide
Aubrey Plaza is appearing in her first role since husband Jeff Baena's death in January. The 40-year-old actress will star alongside Margaret Qualley in Honey Don't!, whose trailer was released by Focus Features on Wednesday. Screenwriters Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke penned the dark comedy, which follows local detective Honey O'Donahue (Qualley) as she investigates a string of deaths tied to a questionable church. Plaza commands attention as a police officer working with O'Donahue within the first seconds of the teaser. Chris Evans also emerges, starring as the unscrupulous religious figure at the heart of the film's investigation. The movie is slated for an August 22 release. Aubrey's husband Jeff was found dead in his Los Angeles home earlier this year, after taking his own life. She and Baena had been separated since September 2024, an LA County Medical Examiner's autopsy report obtained by later revealed. The White Lotus star was in New York when his body was discovered on January 3. The report detailed that the Life After Beth director had been 'experiencing marital difficulties' in his final months, and was in therapy. It also stated that Plaza had been concerned for her estranged husband's wellbeing. Shortly after his death, a representative for Plaza said in a statement, 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.' In the wake of Jeff's passing, Aubrey has deleted her Instagram account. She did, however, put on a brave face to appear as a presenter during Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special in February. As Aubrey grieves and moves forward, she is expected to star in Zach Woods' forthcoming project The Accompanist. It will also star child actress Everly Carganilla and Hollywood heavyweight Susan Sarandon. Deadline broke the news this week, revealing that the former Parks and Recreation star will play a welfare agent sent to investigate a child's claim that her grandfather nearly got her family killed. Per the outlet, a synopsis reads: 'When 9-year-old Emily (Carganilla) accidentally tells her school nurse that her dementia-stricken grandpa almost got them killed, rookie child-welfare agent Sarah is sent to their house to investigate. 'A botched extraction ensues and Emily is taken and placed with Sylvia (Sarandon), a new foster parent. Sylvia is mysterious, witchy, funny, and unpredictable. 'Her natural warmth and playfulness are complicated by the fact that she is haunted by visitations from her past.'
