Aubrey Plaza made a radiant return to the spotlight, stepping onto the red carpet for the first time since confirming her pregnancy earlier this month. The actress attended the April 16 premiere of her Prime Video series Kevin, showcasing her growing baby bump in a stylish floral mini dress by Stella McCartney.
Plaza, 41, accessorized her look with a playful nod to the show's feline protagonist, carrying a small tuxedo cat figurine throughout the evening. Her costar Whoopi Goldberg and guest star Quinta Brunson joined in the celebration, each placing a hand on her stomach during a joyful photo opportunity.
"I've always wanted to see what that's all about," Plaza recently shared about impending motherhood during an upcoming episode of SmartLess. "It just seems so interesting, that whole thing."
The actress confirmed her pregnancy with partner Christopher Abbott on April 7, following a challenging period after the death of her husband Jeff Baena in 2025. Plaza had previously opened up about her grief journey during an August 2025 podcast appearance with friend Amy Poehler, noting that while she was "functioning," it remained "a daily struggle."
Plaza and Abbott, who have maintained a private relationship, first worked together in the 2021 psychological drama Black Bear and later shared the stage in the 2023 Off-Broadway production Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. Abbott once described their creative dynamic to The New York Times, saying, "We're both unafraid to be ugly and weird and strange."
As Plaza embraces this new chapter, her red carpet appearance marks a celebratory moment of personal and professional milestones converging.