Aubrey Plaza has given fans a rare look into her pregnancy journey by sharing a series of personal photos on social media. The actress, who is expecting her first child with actor Christopher Abbott, posted several pictures on her Instagram Stories that captured some special moments as the couple gets ready to welcome their baby. One of the photos quickly caught everyone’s attention because it showed Plaza proudly revealing her growing baby bump. Standing in front of a mirror, the 42 year old actress lifted her black tank top to show her pregnant belly while making a funny and exaggerated shocked expression. The lighthearted selfie gave fans a glimpse of her sense of humor while also celebrating this exciting new chapter in her life.
The actress also shared heartwarming moments from the couple’s preparations for their baby’s arrival. In the photos, Christopher Abbott was seen learning how to use a baby stroller with help from Bambi Baby Chief Executive Officer Enelio Ortega. Ortega carefully explained how the stroller could be turned into a portable baby carrier while Abbott recorded the instructions so he could remember everything later. Another picture showed Plaza smiling happily beside Ortega and the newly assembled stroller. She thanked him in the caption, writing, “Muchos gracias Enelio for teaching us something,” showing her appreciation for the helpful lesson as they prepare for parenthood.
Plaza and Abbott first worked together on the 2020 psychological drama Black Bear, where they played creative partners caught in a complicated relationship. The film earned praise from critics and helped strengthen their professional bond. They later reunited in the stage production Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, where they played two emotionally troubled characters searching for love and hope. Their relationship became public earlier this year, and soon after, news of Plaza’s pregnancy was revealed. According to reports, the pregnancy came as a beautiful surprise after what had been a very emotional year for the actress. Plaza later confirmed the happy news during an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, where she admitted she had always been curious about becoming a parent and was excited to experience motherhood.
Fans first saw Plaza’s baby bump at the 79th Tony Awards, where she attended the event with Abbott. She looked elegant in a black and white striped gown while proudly cradling her growing belly on the red carpet. The couple attended the ceremony to support Abbott, who had received a nomination for his performance in the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman. Plaza’s pregnancy has brought a joyful new beginning after a difficult period in her personal life. The happy news comes more than a year after the tragic death of filmmaker Jeff Baena, to whom she had been married before the couple separated. As Plaza prepares to welcome her first child, fans are sending love and support as she embraces this hopeful new chapter with Abbott by her side.