Aubrey Plaza arrived at the Tribeca Film Festival’s premiere of *The Accompanist* visibly pregnant, confirming she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Christopher Abbott . The 41‑year‑old also used the occasion to speak candidly about the grief she endures after the suicide of estranged husband Jeff Baena earlier this year.

Tribeca debut showcases Plaza’s baby bump and Susan Sarandon’s home‑birth endorsement

Plaza cradled her round belly in an off‑white blouse and loose trousers while walking the SVA Theater red carpet in New York. during a brief interview, she joked that 79‑year‑old co‑star Susan Sarandon would be her top pick to assist with a home birth, noting Sarandon had already asked her about a doula.. the comment, reported by Entertainment Tonight, highlighted Plaza’s playful yet earnest approach to motherhood.

Christopher Abbott: the 40‑year‑old partner who entered Plaza’s life in 2023

Plaza and Abbott, who met on the set of *Black Bear* in 2020, have been dating since last year. Their relationship remained largely private until Plaza announced her pregnancy in April, a revelation that sparked online discussion because it arrived 15 months after Baena’s death . Abbott attended Plaza’s film screening and later supported her at a Broadway opening night for his revival of *Death of a Salesman*.

Grief after Jeff Baena’s suicide remains a daily struggle

Jeff Baena, Plaza’s estranged husband, was found dead by suicide in January 2024, 47 years old. Plaza described the loss on Amy Poehler’s *Good Hang* podcast as “a giant ocean of awfulness,” emphasizing that the sorrow is a constant undercurrent in her life. According to the source, she said she is “functioning” but still faces a “daily struggle,” underscoring how grief coexists with her new role as an expectant mother.

Who will actually be in Plaza’s delivery room? The unanswered roster

Plaza’s tongue‑in‑cheek list of potential birth‑room helpers includes not only Susan Sarandon but also Patti LuPone, Sandra Bernhard and “all the New York ladies” she imagines catching the baby. Whether any of these celebrities will truly serve as doula or midwife remains unclear, as does the professional arrangement for a home birth in New York City. The source does not confirm any formal plans beyond Plaza’s jokes.

Tribeca spotlight: a film premiere amid personal milestones

The premiere of *The Accompanist* gave Plaza a platform to merge her artistic work with her personal narrative. While promoting the film, she also reflected on the “blessing” of impending motherhood, saying she is “just going with it.” The event, part of the Tribeca lineup, thus became a moment where Plaza’s career, grief, and pregnancy intersected publicly.