Aubrey Plaza Spills The Beans On Her Exciting Baby News

Aubrey Plaza's Joyous Announcement on Motherhood

Aubrey Plaza, best known for her role in "Parks and Recreation," is stepping into a new role – motherhood! The 41-year-old actress shared her pregnancy news for the first time on the "SmartLess" podcast, leaving hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes momentarily speechless. With a playful tone, Plaza revealed, "There's a baby inside of me," sparking applause and excitement from the trio.

“I got an ultrasound on my stomach, and there is a baby in there. And it already has a cloak and a little hat,” Plaza joked.

Plaza's light-hearted revelation didn't stop there. She expressed her genuine excitement about becoming a mom, remarking, "I've always wanted to see what that's all about, you know? It just seems so interesting."

Expecting with Partner Christopher Abbott

This thrilling news comes shortly after a representative confirmed to People that Plaza is expecting her first child with partner Christopher Abbott. Though the couple has kept their relationship under wraps, they've shared the screen before in projects like the off-Broadway revival of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" and the film "Black Bear."

Reflecting on Past Struggles

Plaza's announcement on "SmartLess" was sparked by a conversation about a stroke she endured at 20, a condition she speculated might have been linked to birth control. This led to her unexpected baby news. The actress has previously opened up about the grief following the death of her former husband, Jeff Baena, in 2025. During an appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast, she described navigating life after his passing as a "giant ocean of just awfulness."

Despite these hardships, Plaza remains optimistic. "I'm here and I'm functioning and I feel really grateful to be moving through the world," she shared, underscoring her resilience and excitement for this new chapter.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. Contact the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or reach out online.