Aubrey Plaza's Late Husband Jeff Baena Remembered at Golden Globes

On Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony honored Aubrey Plaza's late husband, Jeff Baena. The screenwriter passed away on Friday at the age of 47. While accepting his award for "The Brutalist, " director Brady Corbet took a moment to express his condolences. "Tonight, my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff's family, " he said. Aubrey Plaza, known for her role in "Legion, " married Baena in 2021 after a decade of dating. They often collaborated on films like "Life After Beth" and "The Little Hours. " Despite the challenges of their personal and professional relationship, Plaza shared that they made it work. "We just muscle our way through it, " she once said.

Baena's death was confirmed by law enforcement, who reported he died by suicide. His surviving family includes his mother Barbara Stern, stepfather Roger Stern, father Scott Baena, stepmother Michele Baena, brother Brad Baena, and stepsiblings Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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