Aubrey Plaza proudly showcased her expanding baby bump during a fashionable outing in New York City on Thursday. The 41-year-old actress, expecting her first child with partner Christopher Abbott, turned heads in a vibrant blue sleeveless minidress that elegantly highlighted her pregnancy.
Chic Maternity Style on Display
Plaza demonstrated effortless chic as she walked through Hudson Square, accessorizing her bright blue dress with pristine white leather loafers and a coordinating shoulder bag. The Parks and Recreation alum later swapped her footwear for comfortable black sandals inside the building where she was scheduled to appear.
Promoting New Animated Series
Her New York excursion served as part of the promotional tour for her upcoming adult animated comedy series Kevin, premiering on Amazon Prime Video on April 20. Plaza co-created the eight-episode series with showrunner Joe Wengert and Dan Murphy, while also providing voice acting alongside The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg.
During her television appearance, Plaza posed playfully with a mascot dressed as the titular character from her new series. She styled her hair in loose beach waves and wore minimal makeup to accentuate her natural glow.
Pregnancy Announcement and Humorous Exchanges
Plaza's pregnancy revelation came during a recent episode of the Smartless podcast, where she humorously disclosed, "There is a baby inside of me right now." She described undergoing an ultrasound on the same day her dog received medical scans, injecting her signature quirky humor into the announcement.
On The View, Goldberg joked about having predicted Plaza's pregnancy during the actress's October appearance on the show. At that time, Plaza had playfully declared, "Whoopi and I have a little secret. We're pregnant! I'm carrying Whoopi's baby, but it's a cat."
Returning to the show with visible baby bump, Plaza responded to audience applause by quipping, "Thank you. The cat is doing great," referencing her earlier joke about the animated series.
Personal Life and Career Updates
Plaza and Abbott were recently photographed together for the first time since announcing their pregnancy, attending the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman opening night afterparty at Katz's Deli in New York City. The couple initially worked together on the 2019 indie psychological drama Black Bear and later collaborated on the Off-Broadway revival of Danny And The Deep Blue Sea from October 2023 through January 2024.
The actress's pregnancy news follows the passing of her estranged husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, in January 2025. Last August, Plaza reflected on her grieving process during an appearance on former co-star Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang, expressing gratitude for being able to function through daily struggles while moving forward with her life and career.
When asked about her excitement regarding impending motherhood, Plaza responded that she had "always wanted to see what that's all about," adding that the experience "just seems so interesting." Her stylish New York appearance marks another chapter in both her personal journey and professional promotion of her creative projects.
