Aubrey Plaza Confirms Her Pregnancy on 'SmartLess'
She said she told the SmartLess hosts and got an ultrasound the same day as she confirmed the pregnancy on the podcast.
- On Monday, April 13, actor Aubrey Plaza confirmed she is expecting her first child with partner Chris Abbott during a new episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.
- Plaza debuted her baby bump while walking her dog in New York City last Wednesday, displaying her pregnancy before officially confirming the news on the podcast.
- Describing her doctor visit, Plaza noted she and her dog, Frankie, both received ultrasounds that day, adding, "And then I got an ultrasound on my stomach, and there is a baby in there."
- A source told People the news is a "beautiful surprise" following an emotional year for Plaza, who lost her husband, Jeff Baena, in January 2025.
- Due "this fall," Plaza and Abbott have previously collaborated on projects including the 2020 movie Black Bear and the off-Broadway production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
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