Celebrated Director’s Passing Leaves the Film Community in Mourning Aubrey Plaza, celebrated actress and beloved star of both the big and small screens, will not be attending the 2025 Golden Globes after the unexpected death of her husband, independent filmmaker Jeff Baena. The director’s passing, confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, has been ruled a suicide by hanging. Baena was 47. A Creative Partnership That Spanned Over a Decade Plaza and Baena shared more than just a romantic relationship; their creative synergy brought unique storytelling to the world of independent cinema. The couple, who began dating in … Continue reading Aubrey Plaza Misses Golden Globes Following Tragic Loss of Husband Jeff Baena