Aubrey Plaza Reveals Baby Bump Following Pregnancy News with Christopher Abbott

Aubrey Plaza has made her first public appearance with a visible baby bump, confirming the pregnancy after earlier speculation. The 41-year-old actor was photographed in New York City shortly after news broke that she is expecting her first child with fellow actor Christopher Abbott, 40.

Plaza was seen walking her dog in casual clothing, including sweatpants, a polo-style top and dark sunglasses. This contrasts with her recent appearances at Paris Fashion Week, where she wore oversized outfits that concealed her pregnancy. The shift in how she is now being seen in public follows weeks of looser styling choices that had prompted speculation.

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Confirmation of the pregnancy came via her representative, with multiple outlets reporting that the baby is due in autumn 2026. The news has been described as unexpected but welcome, following a difficult period. It marks a significant personal development at a time when Plaza has largely kept her private life out of public discussion.

The past year included personal loss following the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, in January 2025 after their separation. The development adds context to the timing of the pregnancy, though Plaza has not publicly commented on the news herself.

Her relationship with Abbott has remained mostly private. The two have an established creative history, having worked together on the 2020 film Black Bear and the stage production Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. Their shift from collaborators to partners unfolded gradually, with sightings throughout 2025 but no formal announcement.

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Abbott, known for his work in Girls and a range of independent films, keeps a low public profile, and both keep their personal lives out of public view.

Plaza’s decision to step out appears deliberate. There was no coordinated reveal, no social media statement, and no interview attached to the sighting. Instead, it took place during a routine walk that was later photographed, bringing confirmation into the public domain without a formal announcement.