Aubrey Plaza made the difficult decision to withdraw from her role as a presenter at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards following the tragic death of her husband, producer Jeff Baena. The 40-year-old actress was slated to present at the 82nd Golden Globes, as announced in a press release issued on Friday, but chose not to attend after the shocking news about her husband’s death.
Plaza, who was not nominated for any awards this year, had been set to make an appearance at the prestigious event. However, on the same day as the announcement, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s officials confirmed that her 47-year-old husband had died by suicide on January 3.
According to reports, Baena, a renowned director and producer, was found unresponsive at his office by his assistant. Authorities arrived at the scene and declared him dead. The sudden and tragic loss has left Plaza and her family “devastated,” as described by sources close to the couple.
The couple had been together since 2010, with Plaza revealing in 2020 that they had officially tied the knot. Their relationship had been a long and private one, with Plaza rarely sharing personal details publicly, TMZ reported Sunday.
In the wake of Baena’s death, Plaza’s decision to step back from her public commitments reflects the immense grief she is enduring. The entertainment industry and fans alike have expressed their condolences, as the couple’s loss is felt deeply by all who knew them.
As Plaza takes time to mourn the loss of her husband, it is clear that the support of her family and loved ones will be essential in helping her through this unimaginable time.