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Aubrey Plaza Returns to Cannes Red Carpet After Husband Jeff Baena’s Death

The actress made her first major public appearance at the premiere of 'Honey Don't!' following her husband's January suicide, earning a standing ovation for the film.

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Overview

  • Aubrey Plaza attended the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, marking her first red carpet appearance since her husband Jeff Baena's death in January 2025.
  • Plaza's new film, 'Honey Don't!', received a six-and-a-half-minute standing ovation at its premiere, signaling critical acclaim for the dark comedy.
  • The actress wore a sheer nude beaded gown and was supported on the red carpet by co-star Margaret Qualley, who was seen comforting her during the event.
  • Plaza and Baena, who married in 2021, had separated in September 2024, four months before his death by suicide, as confirmed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.
  • This Cannes appearance marks Plaza's gradual return to public life and work, following a low-profile period after Baena's passing.