Aubrey Plaza Makes First Public Appearance Since Welcoming Baby With ‘East of Eden’ Star Christopher Abbott

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Big career nights often bring out the closest people in an actor’s life, and Christopher Abbott’s latest event was no different. His new Netflix limited series, ‘East of Eden’, premiered in New York this week at The Plaza Hotel, showcasing the cast and creators behind the Steinbeck adaptation. Among the attendees was someone who had been absent from public events for months.

That guest was Aubrey Plaza, and her presence made the evening particularly special. The couple’s relationship has largely unfolded away from the public eye, starting from a quiet romance that began in mid-2025 to the confirmation of Plaza’s pregnancy this spring. The premiere offered fans a rare opportunity to see her in public once more.

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Plaza attended the ‘East of Eden’ premiere, marking her first public appearance since she and Abbott welcomed their first child, a daughter, in the last week of July. E! News reported the news, and Just Jared highlighted that the premiere signified her return after giving birth. The 42-year-old actress donned a long black coat over a sheer black top paired with a matching black skirt.

Both Plaza and Abbott, 40, walked the carpet but chose not to pose together for photographers. Instead, Abbott celebrated the premiere with cast members like Florence Pugh, Mike Faist, and Joseph Zada, as noted by Us Weekly. Abbott portrays Adam Trask in the series, which is set to premiere on Netflix on Oct. 1.

The couple has maintained a level of privacy regarding their family life. Neither Plaza nor Abbott has publicly shared their baby’s name or the exact birth date, and E! News pointed out that they have not spoken publicly about welcoming their child. Plaza’s representative confirmed her pregnancy to People on April 7, with a source indicating that the baby was expected in the fall.

The news of their baby’s birth became public in August. TMZ reported on Aug. 9 that Plaza had welcomed a baby girl, sharing photos of her carrying the newborn in New York after attending Abbott’s final performance in the Broadway revival of ‘Death of a Salesman’. The baby arrived earlier than the fall due date mentioned in April.

Plaza and Abbott share a long professional history, having first collaborated in the summer of 2019 on the indie film ‘Black Bear’, which debuted at Sundance in January 2020. They later reunited for the off-Broadway play ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’, which ran from October 2023 to January 2024.

Romance rumors began circulating in July 2025. Their first official red carpet appearance as a couple occurred at the Tony Awards on June 7, when Abbott was nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Biff Loman in ‘Death of a Salesman’. Plaza accompanied him in a stunning black-and-white Chanel dress that showcased her baby bump.

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Plaza first gained fame as April Ludgate on ‘Parks and Recreation’, and her career has since included roles in ‘Ingrid Goes West’, ‘Emily the Criminal’, ‘The White Lotus’, and ‘Megalopolis’. Earlier this year, she starred in ‘The Accompanist’, directed by Zach Woods and co-starring Susan Sarandon, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 4. She also took on the role of producer for that film.

Currently, her focus seems to be on family. Various outlets have described her summer as a private time spent adjusting to motherhood, and the premiere was an opportunity to celebrate a significant moment for her partner. Abbott is actively promoting a high-profile project that has received strong early reviews for its cast, particularly for Pugh.

‘East of Eden’ features Pugh as Cathy Ames, with Abbott and Mike Faist portraying the Trask brothers, spanning generations from the Civil War through World War I. The series is based on John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel and was penned by Zoe Kazan. All 7 episodes are now available for streaming.

Fans quickly celebrated Plaza’s appearance, and the couple’s low-key approach has only heightened interest. Whether Plaza chooses to share more about her new chapter remains to be seen. For now, her quiet red carpet appearance serves as a warm reminder of the support she and Abbott have for each other.

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