Aubrey Plaza Confirms Pregnancy with Humor on Late Night

Aubrey Plaza, 41, confirmed her pregnancy during an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," where she humorously suggested that Meyers could assist in delivering her baby. This announcement follows a report from PEOPLE that Plaza is expecting her first child with partner Christopher Abbott, 40, and is due this fall. Plaza's comedic approach to the topic was evident as she quipped, “May need you to pull it out,” prompting a surprised reaction from Meyers. She further joked that her former "Parks and Recreation" co-star, Henry Winkler, would be her second choice for the delivery, referencing Winkler's character who delivered a baby on the show.

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Plaza and Abbott, who co-starred in the 2020 film "Black Bear" and previously worked together Off-Broadway, have been in a relationship for some time. Their pregnancy has been described as a “beautiful surprise” after a challenging year for Plaza, who lost her husband, director Jeff Baena, to suicide in January 2025. The couple had been separated months prior to Baena's death, which adds a layer of complexity to Plaza's current life changes.

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During her podcast appearance on "Smartless," Plaza expressed excitement about becoming a mother, stating, “I’ve always wanted to see what that’s all about.” She humorously shared that both she and her dog had ultrasounds on the same day, joking about the dog’s appointment while discussing her own pregnancy. Plaza described the experience as interesting and expressed her eagerness to embrace motherhood.

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Sources close to Plaza have indicated that she and Abbott feel “very blessed” by the pregnancy. Plaza's lighthearted demeanor during her announcements reflects her characteristic humor, even in discussing significant life events.

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While there has been no direct criticism regarding Plaza's pregnancy announcement, some observers may question the appropriateness of humor in discussing childbirth. However, Plaza's comedic style has been a hallmark of her public persona, and her approach resonates with many fans who appreciate her authenticity.

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• “ Plaza added, "May need you to pull it out.” — Aubrey Plaza, Actress

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• “It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year,” — Source close to Aubrey Plaza

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• “I am. Yeah. I've always wanted, I've always wanted, I've always wanted to see what that's all about, you know?” — Aubrey Plaza, on motherhood

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As Plaza prepares for motherhood, she continues to promote her new animated series "Kevin," streaming on Prime Video. The upcoming months will likely see her balancing her career with the preparations for her new role as a parent.

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