If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the whispers. People are asking, "Is Aubrey Plaza ok?" and for once, it’s not just because she did a weird, hilarious bit on a talk show. This time, the concern is real. It’s heavy.
2025 was a brutal year for the Agatha All Along star. Honestly, it’s been a lot to process. Between the sudden loss of her husband, Jeff Baena, and her own complicated health history resurfacing in the news, fans are rightfully worried about how she’s holding up.
But here’s the thing: Aubrey is still Aubrey. She’s "functioning," as she put it, but the road back to "normal" isn't a straight line.
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The Tragedy No One Saw Coming
In January 2025, the industry was rocked by the news that Jeff Baena, Aubrey’s husband and longtime creative partner, had passed away at just 47. It wasn't just a shock; it was a total gut punch. They’d been together since 2011. They were that rare Hollywood couple that actually seemed to, you know, like each other.
The details that emerged later were even more heartbreaking. It was eventually ruled a suicide. Plaza actually skipped the 2025 Golden Globes—where she was supposed to present—because the tragedy had happened just days prior.
She went quiet for a while. Deactivated her Instagram. Who could blame her?
When she finally spoke up in a joint statement with Baena's family, she called it an "unimaginable tragedy." Since then, she’s been slowly, tentatively stepping back into the light. She appeared on her friend Amy Poehler’s podcast, Good Hang, in August 2025 and was incredibly candid. She told Amy that she’s "here and functioning," but admitted that moving through the world is a "daily struggle."
Why Everyone Is Talking About Her Health Again
It’s weird how the internet works. When a celebrity goes through a trauma, people start digging into their past. Lately, Aubrey’s 2004 stroke has been trending again as if it just happened.
It didn't. She was 20.
But the details she shared in a 2024 Howard Stern interview—which went viral again recently—are still chilling. She was at a friend's apartment in Astoria, mid-sentence, when her brain basically short-circuited. She suffered from expressive aphasia. Basically, she knew what she wanted to say (the word was "yogurt"), but her brain couldn't find the door to let the word out.
She’s since linked that stroke to the birth control pill she was on at the time. "I never took that again, ever," she told Stern. While she fully recovered, she has mentioned having minor residual effects that only she notices.
When you combine that history with the immense stress of the last year, it makes sense why the "is she ok" searches are spiking. Stress is a physical thing. It takes a toll.
Moving Out and Moving On
If you want a pulse check on where she is right now, look at her real estate. As of January 2026, Aubrey has officially relisted the Los Feliz home she shared with Baena.
She’s slashed the price significantly—down to about $5.75 million.
It’s a move that feels symbolic. Living in the house where such a tragedy occurred is a lot for anyone to handle. Taking it off the market in December and putting it back up now with a lower price suggests she’s ready to close that chapter, even if it means taking a financial hit.
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What's Next for Aubrey Plaza?
She isn't hiding. That’s the most encouraging sign for fans.
Last May, she showed up at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Honey Don't! and she looked... well, she looked like a movie star. She got a six-minute standing ovation. She’s also been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is a massive nod to her career longevity.
As we move into 2026, her schedule is actually packed:
- Animal Friends: A wild-sounding live-action/animation hybrid with Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, set for June 2026.
- The Ark and the Aardvark: She’s lending her voice to this $55 million animated feature.
- The Heidi Fleiss Story: She’s set to produce and star in this through her company, Evil Hag Productions.
How to Support Her as a Fan
Honestly? The best way to "check in" on Aubrey is to give her space and watch her work.
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If you’re genuinely worried about her, the move isn't to speculate on TikTok. It's to support the projects she's pouring her energy into. She’s made it clear that she values her privacy, especially regarding the Los Feliz property and the specifics of her grief.
She is still working. She is still showing up. She is still, in her own words, "moving right along." She might not be the "same" as she was before 2025—no one would be—but she’s proving to be incredibly resilient.
Next Steps for Fans:
- Respect the Privacy: If you follow her or fan accounts, avoid engaging with paparazzi photos or invasive speculation about her personal life.
- Support the Art: Keep an eye out for the theatrical release of Animal Friends this summer.
- Stay Informed: If you’re interested in the health causes she’s inadvertently championed, look into the National Aphasia Association, a group that has profiled her story to help others.