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Aubrey Plaza Honors Late Husband Jeff Baena During 'SNL50' Appearance

The actress wore a tie-dye shirt symbolizing their unique wedding as she made her first public appearance since Baena's death by suicide in January.

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Actress Aubrey Plaza (L) and director Jeff Baena attend "The Little Hours" premiere during day 1 of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theater on January 19, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
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Overview

  • Aubrey Plaza attended 'SNL50' on February 16, marking her first public appearance since her husband Jeff Baena's death on January 3.
  • Plaza introduced a musical performance by Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard, wearing a tie-dye shirt under a black blazer, a nod to her wedding attire with Baena.
  • Jeff Baena, a filmmaker known for projects like 'I Heart Huckabees,' died by suicide at the age of 47, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
  • Baena and Plaza collaborated on several films, including 'Life After Beth' and 'The Little Hours,' and were married in 2021 after a decade-long relationship.
  • Plaza and Baena's family described his death as 'an unimaginable tragedy' and requested privacy while thanking supporters for their condolences.