History of Aubrey Plaza in Timeline
Aubrey Plaza is a highly acclaimed American actress, comedian, and producer best known for her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation." Her diverse filmography includes roles in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," "Monsters University," and FX's "Legion." Plaza's performance in the HBO anthology series "The White Lotus" garnered her critical acclaim, including Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. In 2023, Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
June 26, 1984: Birth of Aubrey Plaza
On June 26, 1984, Aubrey Christina Plaza was born.
1988: Release of the Original "Child's Play"
The original "Child's Play" film, which Aubrey Plaza's 2019 film was a reboot of, was released in 1988.
2002: Graduation from Ursuline Academy
Aubrey Plaza graduated from Ursuline Academy, an all-girls Catholic school, in 2002.
2004: Plaza Begins Performing at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Aubrey Plaza started performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2004.
2006: Plaza Earns a Degree in Film from NYU
In 2006, Aubrey Plaza graduated from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in film.
2008: Plaza Participates in Improv Everywhere Sketch
Aubrey Plaza took part in an Improv Everywhere sketch in 2008 where she and others brought a desktop computer and monitor to a Starbucks in New York City.
2009: Aubrey Plaza's Debut on Parks and Recreation
In 2009, Aubrey Plaza began her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation".
March 12, 2010: Plaza Performs at Charity Event
On March 12, 2010, Aubrey Plaza participated in "A Night of 140 Tweets: A Celebrity Tweetathon for Haiti" at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.
2010: Aubrey Plaza Stars in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
Aubrey Plaza starred as Julie Powers in the film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" in 2010.
2010: Aubrey Plaza and Michael Cera's Relationship Begins
Aubrey Plaza and Michael Cera began dating after meeting on the set of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" in 2010. Their relationship lasted for about 18 months.
2011: Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena's Relationship Starts
Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena's relationship began in 2011. They eventually married in May 2021.
2011: Plaza Appears on "Portlandia" and "The Next Food Network Star"
In 2011, Aubrey Plaza made appearances on the shows "Portlandia" and "The Next Food Network Star".
2012: Breakthrough Role in "Safety Not Guaranteed"
Aubrey Plaza landed her first leading role in a major film in the 2012 comedy "Safety Not Guaranteed", playing the character Darius.
2013: Voice Acting Debut in "Monsters University"
Aubrey Plaza voiced Claire Wheeler-Worthington in the animated film "Monsters University" in 2013.
2014: Plaza Stars in "Life After Beth"
Aubrey Plaza appeared in the film "Life After Beth" in 2014.
2014: Plaza Stars in "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever"
Aubrey Plaza provided the voice for Grumpy Cat in the Lifetime movie "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever" in 2014.
2015: Conclusion of "Parks and Recreation"
Aubrey Plaza concluded her role in "Parks and Recreation" in 2015.
2016: Plaza Stars in "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates"
Aubrey Plaza starred in the film "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" in 2016.
2016: Aubrey Plaza Reveals Past Relationship with Michael Cera
In 2016, Aubrey Plaza disclosed that she had been in a relationship with Michael Cera for approximately 18 months following their collaboration on the film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" in 2010. They had even contemplated marriage before their relationship ended.
2017: Plaza Stars in and Produces "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West"
Aubrey Plaza both starred in and produced the films "The Little Hours" and "Ingrid Goes West" in 2017. "Ingrid Goes West" earned the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.
2017: Aubrey Plaza Joins the Cast of "Legion"
Aubrey Plaza took on the roles of Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the FX series "Legion", starting in 2017.
2018: Plaza Stars in "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn"
Aubrey Plaza starred in the indie comedy film "An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn" in 2018.
2019: Plaza Stars in "Child's Play"
Aubrey Plaza starred in the 2019 remake of "Child's Play".
2019: Aubrey Plaza's Run on "Legion" Ends
Aubrey Plaza's time on "Legion" concluded in 2019.
2020: Plaza Stars in and Produces "Black Bear" and Stars in "Happiest Season"
In 2020, Aubrey Plaza both starred in and produced the film "Black Bear" and also had a starring role in the film "Happiest Season".
May 2021: Aubrey Plaza Marries Jeff Baena
Aubrey Plaza married writer and director Jeff Baena in May 2021 after being in a relationship since 2011.
2021: Plaza Authors Children's Book
Aubrey Plaza, along with co-author Dan Murphy and illustrator Julia Iredale, released the children's book "The Legend of the Christmas Witch" in 2021.
January 2022: Aubrey Plaza Joins "The White Lotus"
It was announced in January 2022 that Aubrey Plaza would be joining the cast of the HBO series "The White Lotus" for its second season. She played the role of Harper, a lawyer on vacation with her husband.
August 25, 2022: Little Demon Premieres
On August 25, 2022, the television series "Little Demon," starring and executive produced by Aubrey Plaza, premiered on FXX. The show also features Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito.
October 16, 2022: Aubrey Plaza Receives Artist of Distinction Award
Aubrey Plaza was honored with the Artist of Distinction Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 16, 2022.
November 2022: Aubrey Plaza Cast in Marvel's "Agatha: All Along"
Aubrey Plaza was cast as Rio Vidal, a witch, in the Disney+ miniseries "Agatha: All Along," set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in November 2022.
2022: Critically Acclaimed Role in "The White Lotus"
Aubrey Plaza received both Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for her performance in the second season of the HBO anthology series "The White Lotus" in 2022.
2022: Plaza's Film "Emily the Criminal" Premieres at Sundance
Aubrey Plaza both produced and starred in the film "Emily the Criminal", which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
January 2023: Plaza Shares Ancestry Results
In January 2023, Aubrey Plaza publicly shared the results of her 23andMe ancestry test in a video interview with Wired.
2023: Aubrey Plaza's Eventful Year
In 2023, Aubrey Plaza faced criticism for her involvement in a dairy industry advertisement that satirized plant-based milk. However, she also made her Off-Broadway debut in a revival of "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" alongside Christopher Abbott on July 26, garnering a positive reception for her performance.
2023: Plaza Stars in "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" and Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2023, Plaza reprised her role in "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" and was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people.
2024: Aubrey Plaza's Busy 2024
Aubrey Plaza appeared in a Mountain Dew commercial alongside her "Parks and Recreation" co-star Nick Offerman, which was broadcasted during Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. That year, she was also confirmed to star in a new film by John Waters, marking his first film in over two decades.
2024: Plaza to Voice Character in "Monsters at Work"
Aubrey Plaza is set to voice Claire Wheeler-Worthington again in the second season of "Monsters at Work" in 2024.