Aubrey Plaza has welcomed her first child, a daughter, with partner Christopher Abbott. According to reports from TMZ and Page Six, the actress was photographed in New York City on Sunday while carrying the infant following Abbott’s final performance in the Broadway production of Death of a Salesman. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the baby was born during the last week of July.
Public Debut and Pregnancy Timeline
The arrival of the couple’s first child follows a period of public anticipation. Plaza first debuted her baby bump in April 2026, with People reporting she was pregnant and expecting a fall arrival. Throughout the spring and summer months, the White Lotus star appeared at various events and in public settings with her pregnancy visible, making no effort to conceal the news as she prepared for motherhood.
During a May interview on the Today show, Abbott addressed the pregnancy publicly for the first time, describing the impending arrival as a “very exciting” development for the pair.
A Shared Creative History
Plaza and Abbott have maintained a professional relationship for several years prior to the birth of their child. The two actors worked together on the 2020 film Black Bear and later appeared together in the 2023 off-Broadway production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. While their professional collaboration is well-documented, details regarding the timeline of their personal relationship remain private.
Did you know?
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott have shared the screen or stage in at least two major projects: the 2020 film Black Bear and the 2023 off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
Context of a Challenging Year
The birth of the couple’s daughter comes following a period of personal transition for Plaza. In January 2025, her husband, screenwriter and director Jeff Baena, died by suicide at age 47. According to Page Six, the couple had been separated for four months at the time of his death. Plaza later spoke about the difficulty of that year on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast in August 2025, describing her grief as a “giant ocean of just awfulness” while noting that she was “functioning” with the support of friends.
Sources cited by Page Six described the pregnancy as “a beautiful surprise after an emotional year” for the actress.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aubrey Plaza’s baby born?
Sources with direct knowledge confirmed to TMZ that the baby was born during the last week of July 2026.
Who is the father of Aubrey Plaza’s child?
The father is Christopher Abbott, known for his collaborative projects with Plaza, including Black Bear.
Is this Aubrey Plaza’s first child?
Yes, this is the first child for both Plaza and Abbott. Plaza did not have children during her marriage to Jeff Baena.
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