Aubrey Plaza made a memorable appearance at the New York premiere of her latest film, The Accompanist, but it wasn’t just the movie that had everyone talking. The actress stepped onto the red carpet at Manhattan’s SVA Theater on Thursday evening, proudly showing off her growing baby bump while posing for photographers. Dressed in a relaxed yet elegant ensemble, Plaza appeared in high spirits as she celebrated the release of the upcoming project. The White Lotus star was joined by co-star Susan Sarandon at the event, with the two actresses sharing several moments together on the red carpet.
However, much of the attention remained focused on Plaza, who continues to embrace her pregnancy journey in the public eye. During a conversation with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere, Plaza also showcased her signature sense of humor. When asked who she would choose to assist during a home birth, the actress jokingly named Sarandon before adding a few other famous friends to her dream support team.
The playful remark follows a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where Plaza joked that either Meyers or actor Henry Winkler should help deliver her baby. The joke was a nod to Parks and Recreation, where Winkler’s character famously delivered the baby of Plaza’s character in one of the show’s memorable episodes.
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The actress is currently expecting her first child with actor Christopher Abbott. The couple’s relationship became public after Plaza faced a deeply difficult period following the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, in January 2025.
While Plaza has largely kept details of her personal life private, recent appearances suggest she is embracing this new chapter with confidence. Her red carpet outing quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity moments of the evening, with fans praising both her glowing appearance and her ability to balance humor with grace.
With The Accompanist generating buzz ahead of its release, Plaza’s appearance ensured that all eyes remained firmly on her as she celebrated both a new film and an exciting personal milestone.