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Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Debut on the Red Carpet at the 2026 Tony Awards
6/8/2026, 12:46:34 PM
Event Overview
On Sunday, June 7 2026, Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott arrived together at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Tony Awards. Plaza wore a black-and-white Chanel column dress that accentuated her visible baby bump; Abbott complemented her in a black velvet jacket, white shirt and black tie. Abbott was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his turn as Biff Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller’s *Death of a Salesman*, ultimately losing to Alden Ehrenreich. The ceremony was hosted by Pink and aired on CBS and Paramount+.
Background & Context
The couple’s pregnancy was first confirmed by PEOPLE in April 2026 after Plaza discussed it on the SmartLess podcast. Plaza and Abbott previously co-starred in the 2020 film *Black Bear* and the off-Broadway revival of *Danny and the Deep Blue Sea* (Oct 2023–Jan 2024). They publicly acknowledged dating in late 2025.
Key Figures & Productions
Aubrey Plaza, known for *Parks and Rec* and *The White Lotus*, is now an expectant mother. Christopher Abbott, a stage and screen actor, earned his first Tony nomination for *Death of a Salesman*, which secured nine nominations and six wins. Host Pink (P! nk) anchored the ceremony.
Data & Statistics
*Death of a Salesman* received nine Tony nominations and won six awards, including Best Revival of a Play. Abbott’s category also featured Alden Ehrenreich (winner), Danny Burstein, Brandon J. Dirden, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Richard Thomas. The 2025-2026 Broadway season generated $1.9 billion in gross revenue, the highest on record.
Why It Matters / Impact
The couple’s high-profile appearance highlighted the intersection of Broadway prestige and celebrity culture, while Plaza’s public pregnancy underscored evolving visibility of expectant mothers in formal red-carpet settings.
Official Statements & Responses
Plaza described her pregnancy as a “beautiful surprise” and expressed curiosity about motherhood on the SmartLess podcast. Abbott, during a *Today* interview, responded to congratulations with “You can,” then called the news “too much” and “very exciting.”
Criticism & Opposition
No criticism or opposition was reported in the source material.
On-the-Ground Reports
Red-carpet photographers captured Plaza’s black-and-white Chanel dress hugging her bump and Abbott’s coordinated black velvet suit. Abbott wrapped his arm around Plaza’s waist as they posed together at Radio City Music Hall’s entrance.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on when the relationship began; Harpers Bazaar cites “late 2025,” while other outlets give no specific date. Plaza’s pregnancy description varies between “beautiful surprise” and the direct quote about “a baby inside of me.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Well, there’s a baby inside of me. I’ve always wanted to see what that’s all about, you know? It just seems so interesting, that whole thing.” — Aubrey Plaza, SmartLess podcast
- “You can.” — Christopher Abbott, *Today* interview
- “It's too much.” — Christopher Abbott, *Today* interview
- “That's very nice. Thank you very much, it's very exciting.” — Christopher Abbott, *Today* interview
What’s Next
The ceremony will continue streaming on CBS, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Plaza and Abbott anticipate welcoming their child later in 2026.
