Kaylah Walton
Nobody would wish to be in the situation that Aubrey Plaza finds herself in at the moment. Just five months prior, she faced an incredibly heartbreaking loss: the suicide of someone dear to her. Plaza’s former spouse, Jeff Baena, tragically took his life in January, leaving Plaza deeply shaken.
In recent weeks, Plaza has been gradually re-engaging with the public. Although the emotional scars remain, this past Friday represented a significant milestone, as she made her first appearance at a movie premiere since this life-altering tragedy. Plaza attended the Cannes Film Festival for the debut of her new film “Honey Don’t!“, and it was a successful occasion.
Observant fans remarked that Plaza appeared to be “radiating happiness”, especially when she was alongside her co-star Margaret Qualley.
Aubrey Plaza’s collaboration with Margaret Qualley receives high praise at Cannes
“Honey Don’t!” had its premiere at Cannes and is scheduled for release on August 22. The film reportedly earned a six-minute standing ovation from the audience at Cannes after its screening.
This detective comedy is helmed by Ethan Coen, featuring Plaza as MG, a police officer, with Qualley portraying Honey O’Donahue, a private investigator. Other notable stars include Charlie Day and Chris Evans.
Reports indicate that Plaza and Baena’s marriage effectively ended months prior to his tragic passing. This separation deeply affected Baena’s mental health, raising concerns for Plaza post-split. Fortunately, Plaza appears to be in a much brighter place now.
