Aubrey Plaza and Michael Cera almost got their forever or maybe their moment, until they chickened out!
The actress shared an interesting story about how a wild road trip with the actor turned into a foiled journey towards the altar and what really influenced their change of heart.
Aubrey Plaza recently announced the heartwarming news of expecting her first child with her partner Chris Abbott over a year after her husband Jeff Baena passed away.
Aubrey Plaza And Michael Cera Felt Being Exes Was A Good Idea
The “White Lotus” actress revealed that after they worked together on the 2010 film “Scott Pilgrim vs the World,” they decided to drive across states in America, feasting on cannabis edibles, all while fine-tuning their plan to get married in Las Vegas.
She declared on the “SmartLess” podcast that they planned to get married and divorce right on the spot so they could remain in each other’s lives, not just as friends, but as ex-wife and ex-husband.
“It was a combination of being too high and paranoid. At that time, he was very, very famous at that time. I feel like we got in line at the county office or something, and then everyone started running, and we ran,” the star explained. Cera reportedly gave a similar account of almost getting married to the actress in 2023, although he skipped the part of being influenced by edibles.
The ‘White Lotus’ Actress’ Dating Journey Has Been Quite Brief
After Plaza’s chapter with Cera closed, she moved on with Jeff Baena in 2011 and locked it down not only in the romantic department, but also in the business aspect of their lives. As reported by US Weekly, the duo worked together on productions like “Life After Beth,” “Joshy,” “Spin Me Round and The Little Hours.”
Baena raved about the actress back in 2022, saying that she is so talented, smart, and really great at producing and writing. He commended his then-lover for wearing so many hats and balancing them with style. Plaza and Baena sealed the deal in 2020 during the pandemic, and she explained to Ellen DeGeneres on her show a year later that they got a little bored one night and decided to head down the altar in their backyard.
Unfortunately, she lost Baena to suicide in January 2025, which her rep described as an unimaginable tragedy, although it was later revealed that they had separated in September 2024. She found love again in the arms of Abbott in late 2025, years after they co-starred in “Black Bear” in 2020 and the off-Broadway play “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.”
Aubrey Plaza’s Bundle Of Joy Is Due This Fall
Sources from the 41-year-old’s camp revealed that the couple is expecting their beautiful surprise together after an emotional year, and they feel very blessed. As stated by The Blast, the insider did not reveal how far along she was with the pregnancy but shared that it was due to arrive by fall.
The couple has kept most of their relationship very private, and the exact timeline of their relationship is unknown, but they have been spotted together on several occasions. Plaza and Abbott also attended the New York Fashion Week together, taking the front row seat at one of the shows.
Plaza, in 2020, when she worked alongside Abbott in “Black Bear,” revealed in an interview that while she had never met the actor before their contact on set, she had seen him and his talent in the drama film “James White.” She eventually wrote him a letter, and he agreed to be in “Black Bear.”
Plaza Discovered Her Pregnancy In The Most Interesting Manner
The media personality shared the news of her pregnancy on an episode of the “SmartLess” podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes that she was expecting her first child with Abbott.
She revealed how she discovered a bun in her oven when she took her dog to the clinic for an ultrasound, and she decided to visit her own doctor for a quick ultrasound as well. To her greatest surprise, a baby was right there in her belly, a discovery that left her feeling super excited.
Plaza affirmed that she has always looked forward to experiencing motherhood, and her first journey towards that is super surreal. The actress and her beau are reportedly very happy to build their family, especially as it comes after she suffered such a huge personal loss.
Aubrey Plaza On Dealing With The Shocking Loss Of Jeff Baena
Several months after the actress lost her partner, she came undone about battling the crippling grief that struck her after losing her partner. She confessed to her pal Amy Poehler on her podcast that she is functioning and finding her way around her new reality.
Plaza described it as a daily struggle, comparing her feelings to a gorge where she sometimes encountered a giant ocean of awfulness. She also praised her female friends who were there for her through frequent communications and trips to provide her comfort and laughter during such a difficult period.
The couple, who had been partners since 2011, reportedly went their separate ways in 2024, although they remained in contact shortly before his death. Plaza has paid significant tribute to her late partner, like when she wore a tie-dye shirt at the “SNL50” special, which was a tribute to their 2021 wedding.
Aubrey Plaza’s near-wedding story is something for the books!