Days after her representative confirmed the exciting news, actress Aubrey Plaza has publicly discussed her pregnancy for the first time. The star revealed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Christopher Abbott during an upcoming episode of the "SmartLess" podcast, scheduled for release on April 20.
Podcast Revelation and Medical Details
"Well, there's a baby inside of me," Plaza told hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes during the recording session. She elaborated that she had just returned from a significant doctor's appointment that same day, marking an important milestone in her pregnancy journey.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Plaza shared a personal health history, revealing she suffered a stroke at age 20. She speculated that the birth control medication she was taking at that time might have contributed to the medical incident.
Parallel Ultrasounds and Baby Bump Sightings
In a charming anecdote, Plaza noted that her dog required an ultrasound on the same day she received her own pregnancy ultrasound. "She had to get an ultrasound on her stomach... And then I got an ultrasound on my stomach, and there is a baby in there," the actress explained with characteristic humor.
She playfully described the ultrasound images, saying the developing baby "already has a cloak and a little hat. I think it's gonna come out." This revelation comes after Plaza was photographed last week in Manhattan displaying a visible baby bump while walking her dog.
Excitement About Motherhood
The "Parks and Recreation" alum expressed genuine enthusiasm about her impending motherhood. "I've always wanted to see what that's all about, you know?" Plaza shared. "It just seems so interesting."
Plaza, 41, and Abbott, 40, have previously collaborated professionally, starring together in the off-Broadway production "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" and the 2020 film "Black Bear."
Background and Personal History
The pregnancy announcement arrives more than a year after the tragic death of Plaza's estranged husband, Jeff Baena. The filmmaker died by suicide at age 47 in 2025. The couple had married in 2021 after a decade-long relationship but were separated at the time of his passing.
During an August 2025 appearance on the "Good Hang" podcast with former co-star Amy Poehler, Plaza opened up about processing her grief. "Overall, I'm here, and I'm functioning," she told Poehler. "I feel really grateful to be moving through the world. I think I'm okay, but it's like a daily struggle, obviously."
Private Celebration and Future Plans
While Abbott has not made any public statements regarding the pregnancy, a source close to the couple shared insights with People magazine. According to the insider, both Plaza and Abbott "feel very blessed" about the pregnancy news.
"It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year," the source added, referencing the challenging period following Baena's death. The couple appears to be embracing this new chapter with gratitude and anticipation as they prepare for parenthood together.
