Actor Christopher Abbott, who is expecting a baby, was previously nominated for a Tony Award for his Broadway performance. His girlfriend, Aubrey Plaza, also got pregnant.
“And can we say congratulations? You’re expecting a baby with one of our—” Bush Hager said, before the Abbott, 40, cut in.
“I thought for my Tony nom,” he said with mock annoyance, alluding to his Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Biff Loman inSoon-to-be parents Aubrey Plaza, 41, and Christopher Abbott, 40, reportedly first met on the set of their 2020 film ‘Black Bear’ and have been dating since at least July 2025. “No, no, I’m kidding. I know, I know, I know,” he added.
“It’s just too much. There’s too much going on. ”co-host Carson Daly quipped, as Bush Hager went on to note Plaza’s frequent appearances on NBC’s flagship morning show, saying, “We all love Aubrey here and we’re so happy for the both of you. ”Parks and RecreationShe told the hosts she was excited to have her first child, saying, “I’ve always wanted to see what that’s all about, you know?
It just seems so interesting, that whole thing. ”Plaza and Abbott have worked together as actors both on screen and on the stage, co-starring in the 2020 filmPlaza’s husband Jeff Baena, a screenwriter and film director, died by suicide in January 2025. Plaza has been candid about how she has been dealing with her grief.
Plaza’s pregnancy comes a year after the actress lost her husband, Jeff Baena, 47, who died by suicide last January in the couple’s Los Angeles home. Plaza has been candid about her grief following Baena’s death, describing the process as a “daily struggle” on Amy Poehler’s podcast, If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.
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