Aubrey Plaza Makes First Red Carpet Appearance Since Husband Jeff Baena's Death
- Aubrey Plaza returned to the red carpet on May 23, 2025, at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her film Honey Don't! Following her husband Jeff Baena's death earlier that year.
- Plaza avoided public appearances after Baena, her husband of nearly four years, died by suicide on January 3, 2025, shortly after they separated but remained close.
- At Cannes, Plaza wore a sheer nude gown with colorful bead embellishments while promoting Honey Don't!, a dark comedy co-directed by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke featuring Chris Evans and Margaret Qualley.
- The film follows private investigator Honey O'Donahue who probes mysterious deaths linked to a cult led by Evans’ character, and it will release in theaters on August 22, 2025.
- Plaza's red carpet return signals her gradual public re-engagement amid ongoing mourning and honors Baena's legacy as she leads in her first film since his death.
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Aubrey Plaza Makes First Red Carpet Appearance Since Husband's Death at Cannes Film Festival
The actress walked the red carpet with her 'Honey Don't!' costars on Friday, May 23Karwai Tang/WireImage Aubrey PlazaAubrey Plaza is stepping out for the Cannes Film Festival.The actress, 40, walked the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Honey Don't! on Friday, May 23, posing with her costars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day, as well as filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke.For the occasion, Plaza dazzled in a full-length, nude, s…
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Aubrey Plaza Makes 1st Red Carpet Appearance Since Husband’s Death
Aubrey Plaza made her red carpet return following the death of her late husband, Jeff Baena. Plaza, 40, stepped out on Friday, May 23, for the premiere of her new film Honey Don’t! at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival. While walking the red carpet, Plaza stunned in a sheer nude floor-length gown with a white strapless bodysuit underneath. The dress sparkled with multi-color beaded embellishments. In addition to posing solo, Plaza was joined b…
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