#Aubrey Plaza Tribute

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Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Jeff Baena, Dies by Suicide: A Closer Look at the Tragedy and Its Impact

The entertainment industry is reeling after the tragic death of filmmaker Jeff Baena, who was married to actress Aubrey Plaza. Baena, known for his work on films like The Little Hours and Horse Girl, passed away by suicide on January 4, 2025. His sudden death has sparked widespread grief and conversations about mental health in Hollywood and beyond.

Who Was Jeff Baena?

Jeff Baena was an accomplished screenwriter and director, celebrated for his unique approach to storytelling. Born on June 29, 1977, in Miami, Florida, Baena studied film at New York University before embarking on a career in Hollywood. He began his journey as an assistant editor under acclaimed filmmaker Robert Zemeckis and later transitioned into screenwriting and directing.

Notable Works

Baena’s career highlights include a mix of quirky, offbeat comedies and emotionally resonant dramas:

Life After Beth (2014): A zombie comedy starring Aubrey Plaza and Dane DeHaan.

Joshy (2016): A dark comedy that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

The Little Hours (2017): A medieval comedy featuring an ensemble cast, including Aubrey Plaza, Alison Brie, and Dave Franco.

Horse Girl (2020): A psychological drama co-written with Alison Brie, praised for its nuanced portrayal of mental health.

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena: A Creative Partnership

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were more than just husband and wife—they were creative collaborators who frequently worked together. The couple met in the early 2010s and began dating before marrying privately in 2021.

Collaborative Projects

Plaza often starred in Baena’s films, bringing his distinct narratives to life with her versatile acting. Their partnership was a testament to their mutual respect and shared passion for storytelling.

A Private Love Story

Despite their public personas, the couple maintained a relatively private life, choosing to focus on their work and relationship away from the limelight.

Details Surrounding Jeff Baena’s Death

News of Baena’s death broke on January 4, 2025, with reports confirming that he died by suicide. TMZ, CNN, and KTLA have reported on the tragedy, citing sources close to the family.

Statement from Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza released a heartfelt statement through her publicist, expressing her grief: "Jeff was my rock, my partner, and my greatest inspiration. This loss is unfathomable, and I ask for privacy as I navigate this painful time."

Mental Health Awareness

The news has prompted an outpouring of support for Plaza and renewed discussions about the importance of mental health awareness, particularly in high-pressure industries like entertainment.

The Industry Reacts

Hollywood has rallied around Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena’s family, with tributes pouring in from colleagues and friends:

Alison Brie: “Jeff was a genius and a kind soul. His loss is immeasurable.”

Dave Franco: “Working with Jeff was an honor. He was one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.”

Judd Apatow: “Jeff’s creativity and spirit were infectious. He will be deeply missed.”

Raising Awareness: Mental Health in Hollywood

Baena’s death has highlighted the mental health challenges faced by individuals in creative fields. Studies show that those in entertainment often grapple with high levels of stress, isolation, and public scrutiny.

Resources for Support

Organizations like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) and The Trevor Project offer support for individuals in crisis. Advocates are urging the industry to prioritize mental health resources and create safe spaces for open dialogue.

Jeff Baena’s Legacy

Though his life was tragically cut short, Jeff Baena’s artistic contributions will continue to resonate. His films, known for their originality and emotional depth, leave a lasting impact on audiences and the industry.

Aubrey Plaza’s Future

As fans mourn alongside Aubrey Plaza, many express hope that she will find solace in her late husband’s legacy and her creative pursuits.

Final Thoughts

Jeff Baena’s death is a profound loss for both his loved ones and the entertainment world. His work as a filmmaker and his partnership with Aubrey Plaza serve as a reminder of the power of creativity and love. As conversations about mental health continue, his passing underscores the need for compassion, understanding, and support for those struggling in silence.

[thesevenwondersofawitch]

"Women's hearts are lethal weapons, did you hold mine and feel threatened?"

Happy finale day!

[celebritycloset]

Aubrey Plaza Wore Gucci To The Dead Funny: An All-Star Tribute To Joan Rivers

[release-your-sweets]

Criminal Minds episodes I rewatch the most (Seasons 11-15)

Season 11

11x07 Target Rich

11x11 Entropy (Highlights: Spencer Reid, Aubrey Plaza)

11x14 Hostage

11x17 Sandman

11x18 A Beautiful Disaster

11x19 Tribute (Highlight: Emily Prentiss)

11x22 The Storm

Season 12

12x01 The Crimson King (Highlight: Luke Alvez)

12x03 Taboo (Highlight: Luke Alvez and Roxy)

12x04 Keeper (Highlight: Roxy)

12x06 Elliot's Pond

12x11 Surface Tension (Highlight (or lowlight?): Spencer and Diana)

12x17 In The Dark

12x19 True North

12x21 Green Light (Highlight: Reid getting out of prison)

12x22 Red Light

Season 13

13x01 Wheels Up

13x02 To a Better Place (Highlight: Reid's glasses)

13x04 Killer App

13x05 Lucky Strikes

13x06 The Bunker

13x07 Dust and Bones

13x09 False Flag (Highlight: Tara Lewis)

13x16 Last Gasp (Highlight: Taking down Linda Barnes)

13x19 Ex Parte

Season 14

14x01 300 (Highlight: Watching the team struggle without Reid and Garcia)

14x04 Innocence

14x05 The Tall Man (Highlight: JJ)

14x07 Twenty Seven

14x12 Hamelin

Season 15

15x02 Awakenings (Highlight: Spencer and DIana)

15x04 Saturday

15x05 Ghost

15x06 Date Night

15x09 Face Off

15x10 ...And in the End

...and we're done! I know a lot of the more popular episodes were not in my list but in my defense some of those episodes are really sad and are a hard rewatch.

[victoriams]

ɪ ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʀɪɢʜᴛᴇᴏᴜꜱ ʜᴀɴᴅ ᴏꜰ ɢᴏᴅ; ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴠɪʟ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ꜰᴏʀɢᴏᴛ.

aubrey plaza . demi woman . she/they ➶ I RECOGNISE THAT FACE ! that’s ANTONIA VICKERS , the THIRTY-SIX year old GENETICIST from THE CAPITOL . they’ve been in the capitol around HER WHOLE LIFE , long enough to gain a reputation for being so BRILLIANT & AVARICIOUS . they’re so lucky getting to live in the tribute center for the duration of the games! (character ISN’T part of the uprising)

STATISTICS

FULL NAME antonia andrea vickers

NICKNAMES toni

DATE OF BIRTH january 10, 58th year

AGE thirty-six

DISTRICT capitol

ROLE geneticist

GENDER demi woman

PRONOUNS she/they

ORIENTATION pansexual panromantic 

PERSONALITY

POSITIVE TRAITS brilliant, astute, analytical, comical

NEGATIVE TRAITS avaricious, sardonic, vengeful, introverted

MBTI intp-a – the logician

ENNEAGRAM type 5 – the investigator

MORAL ALIGNMENT chaotic neutral

DEADLY SIN greed

HEAVENLY VIRTUE patience

ZODIAC capricorn

CHARACTER PARALLELS april ludgate, parks & recreation / misty quigley, yellowjackets / cassie thomas, promising young woman / maeby funke, arrested development / janis ian, mean girls / bertram gilfoyle, silicon valley

RELATIONSHIPS

AVARICE VICKERS father

CLYTEMNESTRA VICKERS NEÉ TBA mother

AURELIUS CRANE ex-fiancé

BIOGRAPHY

tw: addiction & overdose

The Vickers family is renowned in the Capitol – not for their power, like the Snows; nor for their wealth, like the Cranes, but for their magnanimity. Dear reader, you might imagine it is exceedingly rare for a family hailing from the Capitol to be so seemingly benevolent, and, reader, you would be correct. The Vickers stand out like a sore thumb among their peers for this very reason. For as long as anybody can recall, they have made their names and their livings in the fields of medicine and science. The tale is passed down from generation to generation – a great, great, great grandmother, Claudette Vickers, had dedicated her life to curing some sort of ailment that had plagued her husband. So too, did her children. And their children. And so on, and so forth, until the story has been told and retold so many times that nobody can remember what had originally drawn young Claudette to studying medicine in the first place.

Yes, the Vickers’ are well known in the Capitol, but this does not mean they are well liked. Your family is considered somewhat strange by the wider Capitol society. When asked, people might be pressed to say exactly what it is that makes the Vickers’ so off putting – perhaps their interest in the macabre, or their arrogance, or their pervasive holier than thou attitude. Yes, they are strange, but they are tolerated. They sit permanently on the outskirts of elite society – sanctioned for their skills, but never truly accepted. This is where you grow up – watching the Capitol elite from the sidelines. The strange Vickers girl that nobody ever wanted to play with. It doesn’t matter, of course, because your family is not interested in such trivial things as social status. 

You become familiar with your family’s story, and the accompanying modus operandi at a young age – first, to do no harm; second – to leave the world in a better state than that which you found it. This is quite an expectation to place on a young child, but it is the same expectation that has been placed on generations of Vickers children before you – on your father, and his father, and his father before him. On your aunts, and your uncles, and your cousins. You are the only child born to Clytemnestra and Avarice Vickers – a pair well-respected, if absurd, physicians. Your parents are kind and they are generous, but they are sanctimonious, and intent on proving their altruism and goodness, to the point of their own destruction.

Your parents work long, gruelling hours in their clinic, providing treatment and care for all those who need it, without ever seeing a profit in return. You grow accustomed to sleeping in their back office, or else spending long nights at home alone before you have even started school. As you get a little older, they start disappearing for weeks at a time to deliver medicine and aid to the districts (though the districts had never asked for such help from a pair of relatively well-off Capitolites), leaving you to your own devices, When they return, they drag you along to fundraisers where they boast about their good deeds and present their work. Any spare coin they have is spent on their clinic, on their research – and very rarely on you. You understand that your parents only have the very best of intentions, that their cause is, ultimately, noble – and yet, you cannot help but resent them for it. 

You grow up with the expectation that you will follow in your parents’ footsteps. That you will take over their clinic, provide medicine and expertise to all those who ask for it. You think you want it, too, when you are young. You dream of curing disease and becoming renowned throughout Panem – like your ancestors before you. Maybe this is the first warning sign of things to come – you are never altruistic in your goals, but you crave the glory that will come with success, even if you cannot admit this to yourself. You have a ribbon of something selfish within you – and it would only take a single tug before the selfless persona that you have crafted comes unravelled. Unfortunately for you, your family, and your dreams, such an influence comes with great hair, a great smile, and a great name.

You meet Aurelius Crane while you are in university. You are studying science at the time – only a few short years away from your medical degree and, with it, the rest of your life. Aurelius is the exact opposite of everything you have been taught to value – he is self-absorbed, egotistical, obnoxious. He does not share your dreams of making the world a better place, but rather, he wishes to rule it. And, with Crane attached to his name, he very likely will, one day. It would be easy for you to hate him – and you do, at first. But for all his faults, Aurelius is charming, intelligent, and has an ambition big enough to match your own. You don’t know where the lines begin to blur between disdain and devotion, but when Aurelius asks for your hand and invites you into his world, you jump in head first without caution.

You have never been poor, by any stretch of the imagination, but the level of wealth that surrounds Aurelius and his family is beyond your wildest dreams. Elite society was something you had been taught to resent – a vacuum of wealth and privilege and power that only served to rot Panem from the very top. And yet, you become quickly enamoured with it – with the glitz and the glamour and the wealth and the power. You become accustomed to hanging off Aurelius’ arm, to having doors opened to you, seeing your face in magazines, and being envied. Your parents do not approve of the union – of the Crane family in general – but now that you have tasted a hint of power, you don’t want to go back to mediocrity, to insignificance. Your plans quickly change – you drop out of university only a few months shy of your medical degree, instead deciding to dedicate yourself to philanthropy. Aurelius promises that you will be able to run your own medical research foundation – that you can continue your family���s legacy without ever having to lift a finger.

Maybe, were you not so smitten with your fiancé and blinded by privilege, you might have realised that it was all too good to be true.

Aurelius has been hedonistic for as long as you have known him. Always in pursuit of his next high – whether it is found in a boardroom or a bottle. Maybe you should have been concerned as you approached thirty, and, rather than slowing down, he only sped up. Even as you pull back from the more wild Capitol parties, Aurelius disappears most nights – only returning when the sun begins to rise, most of the time too high or drunk to even recognise you. Eventually, the behaviour becomes too much even for you to ignore, leading to fights that last long into the evening, and days marred by animosity. Still, you love him. Still, you remain by his side. Looking back, you think you would have followed him to the end of the earth. Maybe you still would.

You find Aurelius passed out in your bathroom and assume that he’s dead. You spend the next twenty-four hours in a cold hospital waiting room, praying to a god that you have never believed in for your fiancé to pull through. You think that god might be merciful when you are told he has woken up, but you are quickly disproven. You had imagined that this might be a turning point, that Aurelius would finally seek the help he needs, that you would be married, and everything he had promised would come to fruition. And, to your credit, it is a turning point – just not the one you had hoped for. Aurelius calls off your engagement three days later. He doesn’t offer a reason, but his father reaches out and offers more money than you have ever seen in exchange for your silence. The conditions are clear: you don’t mention the overdose, the failed engagement, the partying, and you disappear. You do this, and the money is yours.

Part of you wants to refuse the payout out of spite, but you swallow your pride and bite your tongue. The money is a start, but you are thirty years old, and you have found yourself suddenly single, unemployed, and sorely lacking connections outside of your ex-fiancé’s social circle. In other words, you’re completely fucked. You briefly consider returning to university, completing your medical degree, and following your parents into practice, as you had once planned. But your relationship with the people who raised you is fractured beyond repair, and you know they won’t pay for you to complete your education. And, worse still, you now find that this life is terribly unappealing to you. You no longer have the desire to help for the sake of helping. Without Aurelius, you are ignored by the friends you thought you’d made. You are shunned from the life you’d had, forced back into the periphery, and you retreat with your tail between your legs.

So, you spend your payout on a fancy apartment, and you find yourself a less noble, but far more lucrative, source of income. You have always been interested in genetics – in fact, you’d dedicated your undergraduate studies to the topic. You had once intended to use your knowledge in the pursuit of saving lives, but now you focus it on ending them. A geneticist for the games pays surprisingly well, and it allows you to channel your frustrations and your anger and your fascination with the macabre into creating the most beautifully grotesque creatures imaginable. You find that you enjoy it well enough, and you’re good at it – but the life you could have had is never far from your mind. The life of glamour and fame and money and power, rather than the life of long hours and tiny screens and a stunning lack of recognition. The life in the spotlight, rather than one in the shadows. 

You think you’ve done a pretty good job at moving on. You have done everything that was asked of you in exchange for your small fortune. You have started to become reacquainted with a life of mediocrity. You are doing well, you think. That is, of course, until you see your ex-fiancé’s face plastered on the front cover of the daily news. Aurelius, like you, has been largely incognito since the dissolution of your engagement. You don’t know why you’d assumed this would be permanent – who you had assumed the golden boy would forever remain an inhabitant of the shadows. You don’t know why you’re so surprised to read the announcement, to learn that he is being restored to his position within his father’s company. That, despite what had happened, he is going to get back everything he had squandered away, whilst you have been left with nothing. 

You’re not just annoyed, you’re not just frustrated, you’re furious.

You have never considered yourself a vengeful person – but, then again, maybe you’d never had someone to dedicate such single-minded resentment towards. You see Aurelius’ smug face, and, even though there is still love there – your hatred of him is far stronger. He had taken your idealism and twisted you into something else. He had promised you the world and ripped it away. And you hate him for it. You decide you want revenge. Not just against Aurelius, but against every one of his family and friends who had made you feel like one of them, and then shunned you at the first opportunity. The desire to destroy them as they had destroyed you, to watch them burn as they had watched you whither. You don’t have a plan, yet, but you have always been patient, and you will wait for the opportunity to strike.

You are angry, yes. And yet, you know, deep down, that if Aurelius offered to take your hand and bring you back into the spotlight – you know that you would jump in headfirst just like you had the first time. Even after all this time, you would follow him anywhere.

[worldsbiggestalpaca]

Ok I’m a film buff in the same way Shakespeare was a good playwright. Not at all

1. Thor: Ragnarok

2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

3. No

4. Taika Waititi, James Gunn, Chloe Zhao and I literally do not know the names of any other directors except ones I don’t like

5. Richard Erdman (Leonard on Community)

6. Mulan

7. No

8. The Marvels

9. Pixar

10. Minions: The Rise of Gru

11. Coco maybe

12. No

13. I’ve never understood that term

14. Williams

15. Idk what that term is either

16. Do people do that?

17. I don’t know how to define that

18. The only instance of heroin in a movie I can remember is Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the two District 6 tributes who were morphine addicts

19. Harley Quinn

20. Not that I can remember

21. I once again don’t know how to define that

22. Mulan

23. Deadpool 2

24. Nimona

25. DVD

26. Went I went to see Aquaman. Fucking awful movie but fun times

27. In no particular order except the top spot: Iain De Caestecker, Fred Armisen, Sterling K. Brown, Will Arnett, Adam Scott

28. Also in no particular except for the top spot: Aubrey Plaza, Helena Bonham Carter, Carrie Brownstein, Cate Blanchett, Ming-Na Wen

28.5: Also some enby actors I like: Bella Ramsey and Amandla Stenberg (there are unfortunately not that many enby actors)

29. Most of the DCEU

30. The Peter Johnson movies

31. Die Hard but I fell asleep 10 minutes in

32. Deadpool 2 (twas a rewatch)

33. DOCTOR STRANGE IS PIECE OF SHIT

34. ETERNALS AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL

35. Month Python and the Holy Grail

36. “As you can see: I am not dead!”

37. “A duck!”

38. Frozen II

39. I can’t think of one although I suppose it depends on how you define cult

40. The guy who directed my high school production of High School Musical and Christopher Nolan. Simply because I think he would drive Nolan crazy

41. Carrie Brownstein and Rainn Wilson

42. A Hallmark movie for research

43. I once again lack proper definition

44. In no particular order: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Thor: Ragnarok, The Mitchells vs the Machines, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Arrival (2016)

45. Thor: Ragnarok

46. Zootopia

47. The Mitchells vs the Machines

48. Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds)

49. Thor: Love and Thunder

50. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

51. I never read the Bullet Train book but I’m guessing it’s not as good as the movie

52. Willis

53. Eli (2019) for good reason

54. I’m sure the Princess Bride had a bigger impact than I know considering how young I saw it

55. Arrival (2016)

56. The Batman (2022) but in a very annoyed way

57. The Hunger Games

58. Doctor Strange’s only good moments were when Benedict Wong was on screen

59. Jumanji (2017) in spite of Johnson and Hart

60. Coco

61. The Princess Bride

62. Mixed

63. Romance

64. Central Intelligence

65. Eli (2019) but only because it got too confusing to be scary

66. Amazingly I have never seen a remake

67. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

68. The Mitchells vs the Machines

69. Ponyo

70. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

71. Nimona

Movie Buff Questions

1. Favorite action film? 2. What movie(s) could you watch over and over and not get tired of? 3. Any old school favorites (pre-70s)? 4. Top 5 directors? 5. Favorite dead actor/actress? 6. Favorite movie from the 90’s? 7. Ever been/are you such a hardcore fan of an actor actress you watched/will watch any movie they were/will be in? 8. What movie are you looking forward to coming out the most? 9. Pixar or Dreamworks? 10. Favorite animated movie? 11. Favorite musical? 12. Are you against book-to-movie adaptations? 13. Your guilty pleasure movie(s)? 14. Robin Williams or Eddie Murphy? 15. Favorite chick flick? 16. Ever watched a movie just because you heard the effects were awesome? 17. Favorite indie film? 18. Favorite movie heroin? 19. Favorite movie action hero? 20. Ever read a book so you could understand the movie? 21. Favorite kids movie? 22. Favorite Disney movie? 23. Favorite movie soundtrack? 24. Movie that makes you cry every time? 25. VHS, DVD, or Blu-ray? 26. Best experience going to the movies 27. Top 5 actors? 28. Top 5 actresses? 29. Movie you completely regret seeing? 30. Movie you wish was never made? 31. Movie your parent showed you? 32. Last movie you watched? 33. An overrated movie? 34. An underrated movie? 35. Favorite comedy movie? 36. Movie quote you live by? 37. Movie quote that will always make you laugh? 38. Film(s) you’ve watched on a date? 39. Favorite cult film? 40. Directors you’d like to see work together? 41. Actors you’d like to see work together? 42. Films you wanted to watch, but never got around to watching? 43. Favorite teen movie? 44. Top 5 favorite films? 45. Favorite superhero film? 46. Favorite cop film? 47. Favorite road trip film? 48. A disappointing film from your favorite actor? 49. A disappointing film from your favorite director? 50. The first movie you ever remember watching in theaters? 51. A movie that was better than the book? 52. Vin Diesel or Bruce Willis? 53. A movie that not many have heard of that you’ve seen? 54. A movie that changed the way you view the world? 55. Favorite sci-fi movie? 56. Movie you completely nerd-out over every time it’s mentioned? 57. Movie that you’ve seen all the behind-the-scenes action for? 58. Movie where your favorite actor was the only good part? 59. Movie from an actor you hate that was better than you expected? 60. Most visually stunning movie you’ve seen? 61. A movie your parents introduced you to? 62. Favorite genre? 63. Least favorite genre? 64. Comedy movie that you didn’t find funny? 65. Horror movie that didn’t scare you? 66. Favorite remake of an old movie? 67. A movie that started a passion for you? 68. A movie that sparked an interesting conversation? 69. The main movie you remember from your childhood? 70. The first movie you saw on it’s opening night? 71. A move that made you ache for love.

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[whatiwork4]

We debated in posting anything at all when it came to Jeff Baena as there is just so little a person that is private by choice could possibly want out there.

… But that is all just to lead to Jeff Baena and who he was as an artist. The other aspects are not anything the public was given the rights to by choice and that should continue. Yes they were married on paper at the time of his death but that really shouldn’t matter at all.

What greater tribute to an artist can one make than watching something that at one point they put all their time and dedication into?

As a trigger warning, he wrote about suicide in several of his films and there are events around them that may be triggering, especially now. To the Aubrey Plaza fans she is in most of them. His best, arguably, is HorseGirl (2020) on Netflix. His last was Spin Me Round (2022) which can be viewed on Hulu, AMC +

Feel free to like or reblog this because there is a lot more to this person than who he married despite what the media has tried to insinuate.

And to those who are facing the darkest of decisions and don’t see a way out - someone out there sees you and understands. Don’t go.

[boome11]

Jeff Baena and Aubrey Plaza. Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sundance NEXT Aubrey Plaza and family are paying tribute to Jeff Baena. “It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Jeff Baena, a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many,” Baena’s obituary, which was published in the Miami Herald, read. “Jeff left us too soon but despite his woefully too-short life, he left us with treasured memories of a gifted filmmaker, as well as a very special person on so many different levels.” While the obit honored Baena for his credits in the entertainment industry, his loved ones shared some insight on how he found his passion for film which he “fell in love with” when he was “11 years old watching A Clockwork Orange and Felini’s 8 1/2.” “Each of his films reflects a carefully crafted balance of the logical and the implausible. His juxtaposition of intellect and creativity challenged us. He embraced independent film making because of his unalterable distaste for institutional guardrails on creativity,” the message continued. “Those who worked with him praise his vision, taste, technical competence, and ability to coalesce actors into an ensemble that performs in perfect harmony. A family atmosphere always ensued. He loved nature and highlighted it cinema-graphically in his films whenever and wherever possible.” Related: Actor Adam Pally's 'Heart Breaks' for Aubrey Plaza After Husband Jeff's Death   Aubrey Plaza is in everyone’s thoughts as actors pay tribute to her husband, Jeff Baena, after the director’s shocking death. Baena’s friend and longtime collaborator Adam Pally shared an emotional Instagram statement on Sunday, January 5, which read, “He was a talented director with impeccable taste and vision, he was a connector of people, […] In addition to work, which he did a lot with Plaza, Baena also “loved the company of his friends.” “Jeff was a true relationship builder with a gift for bringing people together on and off the movie set,” the obit said. “His magic sauce was ensuring everyone was having fun and no one ever left his get-togethers as a stranger.” Baena’s obituary also revealed that he also had an affinity for the novel, The Little Prince, and included a touching quote from the beloved children’s book. Jerod Harris/Getty Images “When he was a boy, Jeff loved reading The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Ironically, in it, the Little Prince exclaims, ‘I haven’t much time. I have friends to find and so many things to learn.’ And so it was for Jeff,” the post read. Baena is survived by Plaza, his parents, siblings, nephews and nieces. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “We shall always love and deeply miss Jeff,” the obit concluded. “His presence, as well as his work, made the world feel better. He had lots more to offer. Alas, all that is gone. Sweet dreams, our Little Prince.” Related: Aubrey Plaza Gave Insight Into Her Marriage 3 Months Before Husband's Death Aubrey Plaza briefly gushed over her marriage to husband Jeff Baena three months before his sudden and unexpected death. “I would stay away [from dating actors],” Plaza, 40 quipped during a September 2024 appearance on SiriusXM’s Howard Stern Show. “I’m married to a writer/director. I’ve never, like, really dated an actor [or] been with an […] Baena died on January 3. He was 47 years old. According to medical examiner records reviewed by Us Weekly, Baena’s official cause of death is listed as suicide. After news broke of Baena’s passing, Plaza’s rep released a statement on her behalf. “This is an unimaginable tragedy,” the statement to Us read. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.” https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Aubrey-Plaza-s-Late-Husband-Jeff-Baena-s-Obituary-Shares-Family-Memories-1.jpg?crop=0px%2C55px%2C1584px%2C832px&resize=1200%2C630&quality=86&strip=all 2025-01-13 21:15:55

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Aubrey Plaza & Late Husband Jeff Baena Honored at Golden Globes 2025—With a Tear, a Tribute, and Some Serious Feels - ...

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Agatha All Along: Everything You Need to Know About Marvel’s Newest Witchy Adventurew

Agatha All Along, Marvel’s latest spinoff series on Disney+, centers on the enigmatic and powerful Agatha Harkness, a character who first captivated fans in WandaVision. Created by Jac Schaeffer, the series brings back Kathryn Hahn in her iconic role as Agatha and follows her journey through a twisted, supernatural narrative that’s both darkly comedic and thrilling. From release details to plot teasers, here’s everything you need to know about Agatha All Along and why this series is stirring up excitement for Marvel fans worldwide.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9pXbNz6Vbw Release Date and Streaming Details The show launched in 2024 on Disney+, a go-to platform for Marvel content that seamlessly continues storylines from previous series. Marvel fans can expect weekly episodes, each diving deeper into the magical mysteries of Agatha’s world. For those wondering, watching WandaVision is beneficial but not strictly necessary, as Agatha All Along brings a fresh storyline while offering flashbacks to help viewers unfamiliar with Agatha’s past understand her motivations. “Marvel’s supernatural storytelling reaches a new high with Agatha All Along,” as a fan noted on Marvel.com, emphasizing the series’ distinct appeal to lovers of darker, magical narratives. Plot Overview: A Witchy Road to Redemption? After being trapped under a spell in WandaVision, Agatha Harkness finds herself on a perilous journey down the Witches’ Road, a path filled with supernatural challenges that push her powers to the limit. With the help of a mysterious goth teenager, Agatha ventures into mystical trials inspired by various pop culture eras, blending dark comedy with a fresh, nostalgic twist. The plot promises to be as enchanting as it is unpredictable, with every episode offering a new genre homage. According to IMDb, Agatha’s story is an “inverted riff on a classic adventure tale.” By putting Agatha at the heart of a dangerous quest, Marvel flips traditional narratives of heroism and redemption, creating a thrilling storyline for fans of anti-heroes.

Agatha All Along Everything You Need to Know About Marvel’s Newest Witchy Adventure (1) Characters: Returning Faces and New Allies Alongside Hahn’s Agatha, several characters return and new faces make their debut: - Joe Locke as the Teen, Agatha’s reluctant ally, whose desire to master the Witches’ Road initiates Agatha’s journey. - Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal, a powerful and suspicious ally with unclear motives. - Patti LuPone as Lilia Calderu, an ancient witch with deep ties to Agatha’s coven. - Sasheer Zamata as Jennifer Kale, a character from Marvel’s mystic lore, adding layers to Agatha’s past and magical ties. Returning fans of WandaVision will recognize Emma Caulfield as Dottie, among other familiar faces. Themes and Inspirations: A Nod to Classic and Modern Witchcraft Marvel designed Agatha All Along with genre-blending storytelling in mind. Each trial Agatha faces brings her into different visual and thematic styles—paying tribute to gothic horror, classic witch tales, and even elements of dark comedy. This mix of horror and humor is something Marvel enthusiasts will enjoy, especially as the show explores darker elements of magic and mystery while introducing characters who are neither purely good nor evil. Marvel’s commitment to exploring Agatha’s moral ambiguity sets this series apart. “Agatha is purely evil and has never shown signs of redemption,” a fan commented on Reddit, highlighting the show’s appeal to viewers who crave complex, morally gray characters.

Agatha All Along Everything You Need to Know About Marvel’s Newest Witchy Adventure (1) Do You Need to Watch WandaVision First? While it’s not essential to watch WandaVision, doing so will enhance the experience. WandaVision sets the groundwork for Agatha’s powers, personality, and motivations, providing insight into her mysterious past. Agatha’s initial storyline is heavily intertwined with Wanda Maximoff’s, but Agatha All Along takes her character in a new direction, focusing on her own journey of self-discovery (and possibly redemption) rather than her role in Wanda’s life. Viewer Expectations: Dark Comedy with Witchy Vibes Fans of Marvel’s darker stories are in for a treat. With its supernatural premise, Agatha All Along carries a unique tone compared to previous Marvel shows, merging dark comedy with gothic horror. The series provides a refreshing departure from Marvel’s traditional superhero formula, appealing to viewers who enjoy stories that embrace the mystical and otherworldly. The series’ playful use of different eras and styles will likely captivate fans who appreciate Marvel’s attention to detail and creativity. “Marvel is giving fans a delicious mix of horror, history, and humor with Agatha All Along,” says The Ringer. Final Thoughts Agatha All Along is a must-watch for Marvel fans who have long awaited Agatha Harkness’s return. The series dives into her magical past, the Witches’ Road trials, and her morally complex nature, adding depth to an already fascinating character. This fresh Marvel entry offers an engaging look at one of the most intriguing figures from WandaVision, blending genres and exploring darker storytelling while keeping viewers laughing, gasping, and questioning Agatha’s every move. Marvel fans, grab your wands—it’s time to follow Agatha down the Witches’ Road! Read the full article

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Jeff Baena received heartfelt tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood following his death. Following news of that the director, husband of Aubrey Plaza, had died by suicide at 47 Jan. 3, Molly Shannon and more actors who worked with him paid homage on social media. The Saturday Night Live alum, who starred in four out of the five movies Baena directed—his 2014 directorial debut Life After Beth, The Little Hours, Horse Girl and Spin Me Around, shared several pics of herself with him and other cast members, including Plaza, on and off the set of their films. Shannon captioned her Jan. 4 Instagram post with a broken heart emoji. Her Life After Beth costar Dane DeHaan also paid tribute to Baena, sharing a post about news of his death on his Instagram Stories. Alison Brie, who starred in several of the director's films, posted several pics of herself with him on her own Instagram Stories, adding a broken heart emoji and a link to a tribute post from Adam Pally, who appeared with her in The Little Hours and Baena's 2016 film Joshy and also had a role in Life After Beth. https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/202505/rs_1200x1200-250105095157-1200-jeff-baena-molly-shannon-instagram-cjh-010425.jpg?fit=around%7C1080:1080&output-quality=90&crop=1080:1080;center,top 2025-01-05 18:18:46

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Aubrey Plaza in Thom Browne at the CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute 2022

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Molly Shannon pays tribute to Aubrey Plaza's late husband Jeff Baena

News of Jeff Baena's death was first reported on Saturday, revealing that the director had tragically died of suicide at the age of 47. Law enforcement sources confirmed that police and fire officials responded to a call for a death investigation around 10:30 a.m. Friday after a deputy found Baena unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on the spot. Now, just two days after the famous director was…

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Molly Shannon pays tribute to Aubrey Plaza's late husband Jeff Baena

News of Jeff Baena's death was first reported on Saturday, revealing that the director had tragically died of suicide at the age of 47. Law enforcement sources confirmed that police and fire officials responded to a call for a death investigation around 10:30 a.m. Friday after a deputy found Baena unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on the spot. Now, just two days after the famous director was…