Christopher Abbott Speaks Out for the First Time About Expecting Baby with Pregnant Aubrey Plaza

Rachel McRadyMon, May 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM UTC

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Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in 2023.
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Christopher Abbott confirmed he and Aubrey Plaza are expecting their first child during an interview on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle

The couple previously collaborated on projects including an Off-Broadway play and the film Black Bear

Abbott recently earned a Tony nomination for Death of a Salesman alongside costars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf

Christopher Abbott is about to take on his most rewarding role yet — dad!

The 40-year-old Broadway star and Girls alum spoke out for the first time about expecting his first child with girlfriend Aubrey Plaza on Monday, May 18.

While being interviewed alongside his Death of a Salesman costar Nathan Lane on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle Abbott was asked by Jenna Bush Hager if she could congratulate him.

“You can,” he said, smiling. And when Bush Hager clarified that he was expecting a baby, he joked, “I thought you meant for my Tony nom!”

Noting that he was kidding, Abbott acknowledged that he has a lot to celebrate lately, teasing, “It's too much.”

As for the impending arrival, the actor added, “That's very nice. Thank you very much, it's very exciting.”

Christopher Abbott and Aubrey Plaza at opening night for 'Death of a Salesman' on April 9.
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After PEOPLE exclusively broke the news that the couple was expecting their first child together in April, Plaza, 41, spoke out for the first time on the Smartless podcast, sharing the exciting news with podcast hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes.

“Well, there's a baby inside of me,” the Parks and Rec star shared at the time, adding of motherhood, “I've always wanted, I've always wanted, I've always wanted to see what that's all about, you know? It just seems so interesting, that whole thing.”

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At the time, an exclusive source opened up about the couple's big news.

Christopher Abbott attends the Tony Awards press event on May 14.
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“It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year,” an exclusive source shared. “They feel very blessed.”

Plaza and Abbott have previously collaborated on the Off-Broadway revival of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea and the 2020 film Black Bear.

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The couple stepped out together last month at the opening night of Abbott's version of Death of a Salesman, which recently scored nine Tony Award nominations, including one for Abbott, who plays Biff Loman.

Abbott's on-stage parents Lane (Willy Loman) and Laurie Metcalf (Linda Loman) also received nods for their performances.

“It felt great. I started in theater and I've always kind of consistently done theater now for 20 years,” Abbott said of the nomination on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle. "You don't do this for awards or nominations… but for it to be a Tony, it's a little extra special.”

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