Aubrey Plaza talked about her pregnancy for the first time during a bonus episode of the Smartless podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes
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Plaza, who is dating actor Christopher Abbott, said she's excited to experience motherhood and plans to raise her child on the East Coast
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The pregnancy comes after an emotional year following the death of Plaza's husband, Jeff Baena, in January 2025
Aubrey Plazais excited to see what motherhood will bring!
The 41-year-oldParks and Recreationstar appeared on a special bonus episode of theSmartlesspodcast on Monday, April 13, where she spoke about her pregnancy for the first time.
“Well, there's a baby inside of me,” she told hostsWill Arnett,Jason BatemanandSean Hayes. “No, I said there is a baby inside of me right now.”
Plaza went on to joke that her dog was also getting an ultrasound, saying, “Today was a big day. I went to the doctor's today, and my dog also went to the doctor's. And both of us — my dog's getting a scan right now. I got a scan earlier. I'm not kidding.”
“She had to get an ultrasound on her stomach… And then I got an ultrasound on my stomach, and there is a baby in there,” Plaza continued. “It already has a cloak and a little hat. I think it's gonna come out.”
Plaza, who is currently dating actor Christopher Abbott, said she's excited to be a first-time mom.
“I am. Yeah. I've always wanted, I've always wanted, I've always wanted to see what that's all about, you know?” Plaza said of becoming a mom. “It just seems so interesting, that whole thing.”
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As for where she plans to raise her child, Plaza noted, “It's not totally thought through, but East Coast for sure.”
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PEOPLE first broke the newsthat Plaza was pregnant earlier this month. A rep for Plaza has also confirmed the news to PEOPLE.
“It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year,” an exclusive source shared. “They feel very blessed.”
Plaza and Abbott, 40, have previously collaborated on the Off-Broadway revival ofDanny and the Deep Blue Seaand the 2020 filmBlack Bear.
He's currently starring on Broadway in the revival of Arthur Miller'sDeath of a Salesmanopposite Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. The couplestepped out togetherfor the opening night of the show last week.
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