Aubrey Plaza Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner

Aubrey Plaza is a highly acclaimed American actress, comedian, and producer, celebrated for her deadpan comedic style and versatile performances in film and television.

Best known for her role as April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation and her work in films like Ingrid Goes West and Emily the Criminal, she has carved a niche with her unique blend of sardonic humor and dramatic depth.

Profile

• Full Name: Aubrey Christina Plaza
• Stage Name: Aubrey Plaza
• Born: June 26, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
• Parents: David Plaza, Bernadette Plaza
• Siblings: Renee Plaza, Natalie Plaza
• Spouse: Jeff Baena (m. 2021)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Aubrey Plaza was born on June 26, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware, to David Plaza, a financial advisor of Puerto Rican descent, and Bernadette Plaza, an attorney of Irish and German descent. The eldest of three sisters, with Renee and Natalie, Aubrey grew up in a middle-class Catholic household.

She attended Ursuline Academy, a Catholic all-girls school in Wilmington, graduating in 2002. Aubrey then studied film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006.

Career

Aubrey Plaza began her career with internships at Saturday Night Live and roles in short films like Killswitch (2006). Her breakthrough came as April Ludgate in NBC’s Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), where her deadpan delivery made her a fan favorite. She gained further recognition in films like Funny People (2009), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and Safety Not Guaranteed (2012), earning critical praise for her indie dramedy role.

Her lead role in Ingrid Goes West (2017), which she also produced, won her widespread acclaim, showcasing her ability to blend dark comedy with emotional depth. Other notable films include The To Do List (2013), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016), An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018), Child’s Play (2019), and Black Bear (2020), which she co-produced.

In 2022, she starred in and produced Emily the Criminal, further solidifying her dramatic range, and appeared in Spin Me Round. On television, she played Julie Powers in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023, voice role) and starred in The White Lotus Season 3 (2025).

Awards and Nominations

• 2012: Young Hollywood Award – Breakthrough Performance (Safety Not Guaranteed) – Won
• 2013: MTV Movie Award – Best Breakthrough Performance (The To Do List) – Nominated
• 2014: American Comedy Award – Best Comedy Supporting Actress, TV (Parks and Recreation) – Nominated
• 2017: Sundance Film Festival – Special Jury Award for Dramatic Film (Ingrid Goes West, as Producer) – Won
• 2018: Independent Spirit Award – Best First Feature (Ingrid Goes West, as Producer) – Won
• 2018: Imagen Award – Best Actress (Ingrid Goes West) – Nominated
• 2020: Imagen Award – Best Actress (Black Bear) – Nominated
• 2022: Saturn Award – Best Actress (Emily the Criminal) – Nominated
• 2023: Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (The White Lotus Season 3) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @plazadeaubrey
• Facebook Handle: Aubrey Plaza
• Twitter Handle: @evilhag

Personal Life

Aubrey Plaza, 41, is married to writer-director Jeff Baena, whom she met in 2011 while working on Life After Beth. They began dating, collaborated on multiple projects, and married in a low-key ceremony in 2021, which Aubrey casually announced on Instagram. The couple has no children and resides in Los Angeles. Aubrey suffered a stroke at age 20 during her NYU years, resulting in temporary paralysis and expressive aphasia, from which she fully recovered.

Filmography

• Mystery Team (2009) – Kelly Peters
• Funny People (2009) – Daisy Danby
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) – Julie Powers
• Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) – Darius Britt
• The To Do List (2013) – Brandy Klark
• Life After Beth (2014) – Beth Slocum
• Ned Rifle (2014) – Susan
• Dirty Grandpa (2016) – Lenore
• Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) – Tatiana
• The Little Hours (2017) – Fernanda (also Producer)
• Ingrid Goes West (2017) – Ingrid Thorburn (also Producer)
• An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018) – Lulu Danger
• Child’s Play (2019) – Karen Barclay
• Black Bear (2020) – Allison (also Producer)
• Happiest Season (2020) – Riley Johnson
• King Knight (2021) – Pine Cone (Voice)
• Emily the Criminal (2022) – Emily Benetto (also Producer)
• Spin Me Round (2022) – Kat
• Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) – Sarah Fidel
• Megalopolis (2024) – Wow Platinum
• Honey Don’t! (2025) – Supporting Role (Upcoming)

Television

• Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) – April Ludgate (TV Series)
• Legion (2017–2019) – Lenny Busker (TV Series)
• Criminal Minds (2019) – Cat Adams (TV Series, Guest Role)
• The White Lotus (2025) – Supporting Role (TV Series, Season 3)
• Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) – Julie Powers (Voice, TV Series)

Net Worth

Aubrey Plaza‘s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. Her wealth is derived from her acting roles in Parks and Recreation, Ingrid Goes West, Emily the Criminal, and The White Lotus, as well as her producing work through Evil Hag Productions. Additional income comes from endorsements, including campaigns with brands like Verizon, and voice acting in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.