What it is
Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer known for her deadpan comedic style. She rose to fame as April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation and received critical acclaim in projects like Legion, Emily the Criminal, and The White Lotus—for which she earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. In 2024, she appeared in Agatha All Along as Rio Vidal and starred in Megalopolis and My Old Ass
Why it’s trending
Plaza is in the news as she opens up about her grief after the suicide of her husband, Jeff Baena, earlier this year. In a recent podcast conversation with Amy Poehler, she described her healing as “a daily struggle.” She also opted out of presenting at the 2025 Golden Globes following his passing