Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza were together for 13 years. See pictures of the couple during their long-time romance.
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena shared a relationship that spanned over a decade, marked by both personal and professional collaboration. Known for their private yet deeply affectionate bond, the couple navigated life together with a rare sense of humor, love, and creativity.
Unfortunately, Baena tragically passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2025. TMZ was the first to report the news. The filmmaker, whose credits include Plaza vehicle Life After Beth and I Heart Huckabees, was just 47 years old.
As fans and loved ones continue to mourn his passing, you can see more photos of the couple during their time together in the gallery below.
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Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza in 2020
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Baena and Plaza at the FIJI Water-sponsored The Little Hours screening at Arclight’s Drive-In on August 19, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena
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Director Baena and actress Plaza discussed The Little Hours at Build Studio on June 29, 2017, in New York City.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2017
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Plaza and Baena at the screening of The Little Hours during the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on June 19, 2017, in Culver City, California.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2017
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Plaza and Baena at the The Little Hours premiere during day 1 of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theater on January 19, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2016
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Plaza and Baena at the Stella Artois Filmmaker Lounge presents Joshy supper on January 23, 2016, in Park City, Utah, talking with Lisa Edelstein.
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Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza in 2016
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Baena and Plaza at the Joshy premiere during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theater on January 24, 2016, in Park City, Utah.
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Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza in 2014
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Baena and Plaza, along with actor Dane DeHaan, attended “Meet the Filmmakers” at the Apple Store Soho on July 30, 2014, in New York City to discuss Life After Beth.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2014
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Plaza and Baena at another Life After Beth New York screening at the Crosby Street Hotel on July 30, 2014, in New York City.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2014
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Plaza and Baena at the screening of Life After Beth with Father John Misty in concert during Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on August 8, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.
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Aubrey Plaza & Jeff Baena Portrait
Mark Davis
The couple posed for a portrait during Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on August 8, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.
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Aubrey Plaza, Jeff Baena, & Others
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Plaza and Baena posed for a portrait alongside actors Matthew Gray Gubler, Dane DeHaan, Molly Shannon, Paul Reiser, and Cheryl Hines during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014, in Park City, Utah.
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Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza in 2014
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Baena and Plaza at the Life After Beth premiere at Library Center Theater during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014, in Park City, Utah.
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Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza in 2014
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Baena and Plaza at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on March 1, 2014.
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Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2014
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Plaza and Baena at the GREY GOOSE Blue Door Hosts Life After Beth party on January 19, 2014, in Park City, Utah.
