Aubrey Plaza’s Instagram account has been deactivated following the tragic death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. As of Sunday, her profile displays an error message reading, “Sorry, this page isn’t available.”
Though it remains unclear when Plaza decided to remove her account, the move comes shortly after Baena’s death by suicide. In a joint statement released last Monday, Plaza and Baena’s family described the loss as an “unimaginable tragedy,” adding, “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
Baena’s passing and Legacy
Baena, 47, was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home on 3 January and later pronounced dead. The couple, who did not have children, had secretly tied the knot in 2020 after a decade-long relationship, publicly revealing their marriage in May 2021.
Their partnership extended beyond their personal lives into professional collaborations on films such as Spin Me Round, Life After Beth, and The Little Hours. Baena also co-wrote the film Horse Girl alongside Alison Brie, drawing from their shared experiences with mental health struggles within their families.
Ahead of the film’s 2020 release, Baena spoke openly on Reddit about his stepmother’s battles with manic depression and her repeated admissions to mental health facilities. Responding to questions about the film’s themes, Baena clarified that while Horse Girl was not intended as an activist piece, it explored societal and personal perceptions of mental illness and treatment.
Plaza, best known for her role in Parks and Recreation, has requested privacy during this period as she and Baena’s loved ones process their loss.