Aubrey Plaza Praised For First Appearance Over A Month After Her Husband's Death

Aubrey Plaza is getting her flowers for her first public appearance since the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, last month.  

The actress, who has been grieving the devastating loss, reportedly expressed gratitude for her fans' support. Fans were particularly ecstatic about her finding the courage to grace the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special.

Aubrey Plaza's appearance comes after the tragic passing of Jeff Baena on Friday, 3 January 2025, which was ruled a suicide.

Aubrey Plaza Returns To The Spotlight After Heartbreaking Loss

This weekend, Plaza made her first public appearance since the devastating loss of her husband, introducing Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard's performance on the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special.

The 40-year-old's appearance was a surprise for many, and a short clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @CinemaBurst quickly garnered an outpouring of praise from fans.

The reaction to Plaza's presence was overwhelmingly positive. "Aubrey Plaza's surprise appearance was the emotional lift we all needed! Welcome back, Aubrey!" one fan exclaimed.  Another echoed this sentiment, writing, "Aubrey's return was such a pleasant surprise; we missed her energy."  

Many acknowledged the courage it must have taken for Plaza to appear on such a significant show so soon after her loss. "I'm so glad she was brave enough to come out for this, especially with how meaningful this show is to her," one person commented.

Another noted the uplifting nature of Plaza's appearance, stating, "Aubrey Plaza's surprise appearance was the perfect pick-me-up after such a tragedy. So glad to see her back and shining with Miley and Brittany at SNL50!"  

Adding a layer of emotions, one observant fan pointed out that Plaza was "wearing the tie-dye shirt she made with her husband." 

The 'Parks And Recreation' Star Thanked Everyone For Their Support  

After a horrible tragedy, Aubrey Plaza makes a surprise appearance at #SNL50 introducing Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard.

We missed you Aubrey! pic.twitter.com/xvfp4AMJtg

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