Aubrey Plaza Seen Without Jeff Banea At NBA Game Two Days Before His Death
Aubrey Plaza appeared to be in good spirits just days before the tragic passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena.
Aubrey Plaza appeared to be in good spirits just days before the tragic passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena.
As The Blast reported on Saturday, an assistant discovered Baena unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. It was later revealed that he died by suicide.
Following the news, photos have surfaced of Aubrey Plaza attending a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, January 1.
Aubrey Plaza Spotted At NBA Game Two Days Before Baena's Death
Plaza was joined by comedian Jerrod Carmichael, and the two appeared to share a lighthearted evening courtside. In photos obtained by The New York Post, the pair was seen laughing and smiling throughout the game, with Carmichael — who is openly gay — wrapping his arm around Plaza in a friendly gesture. Plaza kept her look casual yet stylish, wearing a black jacket and an orange hat.
Tragically, just two days after the game, Plaza's husband was found dead at his home in the Los Angeles area by an assistant. The news shocked fans and the entertainment industry alike.
Aubrey Plaza And Jeff Baena Tied The Knot In 2021
Plaza and Baena began their relationship in 2011 and tied the knot in 2021. Despite being a private couple, Plaza occasionally spoke affectionately about their bond in interviews and on social media.
During an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" in 2021, Plaza described their unconventional wedding, sharing, "The marriage was just like a joke that honestly went too far. We got married on a whim. Literally decided at around 5 p.m. and got married at 8:30."
Per The Independent, she went on to reveal quirky details about their nuptials, explaining, "Jeff got really into tie-dyeing during the quarantine, so I decided that we were going to wear tie-dye pajamas that Jeff had made for us. I had my little rosemary crown and a love altar in the backyard of all of our love objects. It was very witch-core, but it happened."
Celebrities Pay Tribute To Jeff Baena
Although Plaza has not publicly addressed her husband's passing, numerous friends and supporters have shared their condolences in the comments of her Instagram posts.
“No words can touch this painful time,” actress Selma Blair wrote in one comments section. “Only love and strength and support from everyone. I am so sorry.”
Model and actor Rain Dove expressed, “Aubrey we love you so much and it’s absolutely devastating to hear the news about your beloved. We truly wish you lots of protection in this time. Take all the space you need to process this. Don’t succumb to and pressure to return to work any sooner than feels right.”
Actress and model Julia Fox said, “Sending you so much love.”
Who Is Jeff Baena?
Poor Aubrey Plaza,I just saw the news about her husband Jeff Baena committing suicide.They were quiet about their private life, but had over a decade of partnership in both filmmaking and romantically. Mental health matters.If you're struggling, don't hesitate to seek support
