Aubrey Plaza made headlines this week after she decided to skip the Golden Globes ceremony, just two days after her husband passed away. The actress, known for her roles in “Parks and Recreation” and “Legion,” was noticeably absent from the star-studded event held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Plaza was originally scheduled to present an award at the ceremony, though it remains unclear which award she was slated to announce and who ultimately filled in for her. The decision to skip the event comes after a tragic incident at her Los Angeles-area home, where her husband, director Jeff Baena, was found dead in an apparent suicide.
Baena, known for his work on films like “Life After Beth” and “Horse Girl,” as well as co-writing the comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” was honored and remembered by friends and colleagues in the industry. Actress Molly Shannon paid tribute to Baena on social media, sharing a series of photos of them together with a broken heart emoji.
Despite Plaza’s absence, Baena was mentioned during the Golden Globes telecast, with “The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet acknowledging him in one of his acceptance speeches. Plaza and Baena had tied the knot in 2021 in a lowkey ceremony, which the actress had described on an episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
As the Hollywood community mourns the loss of Baena, Plaza’s decision to skip the Golden Globes has raised questions and concerns. Her team has yet to provide a statement regarding her absence from the event. In the meantime, fans and colleagues continue to show their support for Plaza during this difficult time.
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