Aubrey Plaza Shines at the 2026 Tony Awards with Baby Bump and Partner Chris Abbott
A Glamorous Evening at the Tony Awards
Aubrey Plaza made headlines at the 2026 Tony Awards held in New York City, where she proudly showcased her baby bump alongside her partner, Chris Abbott. The couple turned heads in their sophisticated black outfits, with Plaza, 41, donning a stunning black column dress featuring white pinstripes. Abbott, 40, complemented her look with a stylish black velvet jacket, a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and tailored black trousers.
The couple's exciting pregnancy announcement was first revealed by a popular media outlet in April, indicating they are expecting their first child together. During a guest appearance on the 'SmartLess' podcast, Plaza expressed her enthusiasm about becoming a mother, stating, "Well, there's a baby inside of me," and sharing her lifelong curiosity about motherhood. "I've always wanted to see what that's all about, you know? It just seems so interesting, that whole thing," she added.
Chris Abbott also shared his thoughts on the pregnancy during an interview with his co-star Nathan Lane from 'Death of a Salesman.' When asked if he could accept congratulations, Abbott smiled and confirmed, "You can," humorously noting that he initially thought the congratulations were for his Tony nomination. He expressed his excitement, saying, "It's too much. That's very nice. Thank you very much, it's very exciting," reflecting the couple's joy over their recent milestones.
Abbott received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role as Biff Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller's classic, 'Death of a Salesman,' which garnered a total of nine nominations this year. Plaza and Abbott made a memorable appearance together in April at the show's opening night, marking one of their first public outings since announcing their pregnancy.
The couple's relationship has flourished over the years, having previously worked together on the off-Broadway revival of 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea' and the 2020 film 'Black Bear.' Their shared professional journey has undoubtedly deepened their connection as they prepare to embrace parenthood together.