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Aubrey Plaza Opens Up About Grief on Podcast

8/23/2025

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Aubrey Plaza shared her experiences with grief on Amy Poehler's podcast, connecting it to her role in The Gorge.
Director Scott Derrickson commended Plaza's emotional insight, highlighting its universal appeal in cinema.
Plaza characterized grief as an ongoing "ocean of awfulness," based on her personal journey.
The Gorge, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, is available on Apple TV+.

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Aubrey Plaza shared her experiences with grief on Amy Poehler's podcast, connecting it to her role in The Gorge.
Director Scott Derrickson commended Plaza's emotional insight, highlighting its universal appeal in cinema.
Plaza characterized grief as an ongoing "ocean of awfulness," based on her personal journey.
The Gorge, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, is available on Apple TV+.