Crowd Appreciates Amy Poehler's Graceful Inquiry to Aubrey Plaza Regarding Jeff Baena, Seven Months Post His Demise
In a poignant and emotional interview on Amy Poehler's podcast, Good Hang, Aubrey Plaza discussed her grief over the loss of her husband, Jeff Baena. This marked her first detailed public discussion since Baena's suicide earlier in 2025.
Plaza, who married Baena in 2021 after a decade-long relationship, likened her grief to the 2025 sci-fi horror film The Gorge. She described it as an "ocean of just awfulness" that she sometimes wants to dive into, but other times tries to avoid. In her analogy, her grief is depicted as a gorge filled with monster people, constantly reminding her of the pain and difficulty she faces.
Despite the overwhelming nature of her grief, Plaza showed moments of strength and gratitude. She expressed her appreciation for Poehler, saying, "Right in this very, very present moment, I feel happy to be with you," and added that she is "here and functioning," though it is a daily challenge.
The podcast conversation also delved into Plaza's love for comedy, her work on Parks and Rec, and other projects like Agatha All Along. Poehler spotlighted the movies that Plaza and Baena made together, praising Baena's work.
Many listeners appreciated Poehler's handling of discussing Plaza's grief, with one comment on YouTube praising her for bringing levity and humour with respect. Another comment echoed the sentiment, praising Poehler's people skills and ability to know when to make a moment lighter with jokes and laughter.
For those struggling with similar feelings of grief or suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) is available 24/7/365 in the United States. The Trevor Project, which provides help and suicide-prevention resources for LGBTQ youth, can be reached at 1-866-488-7386. International suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org.
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