Aubrey Plaza is going back to where it all started.
During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, the former SNL intern and NBC Page came back to 30 Rock to introduce Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard for their performance of Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Indeed, the Parks and Recreation actress’ return to the sketch comedy show after hosting in 2023 marked her first major appearance since her husband Jeff Baena tragically died by suicide last month at 47. She had previously been set to present at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, which she missed due to his death two days prior.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” Aubrey and Jeff’s family—including mom Barbara Stern, stepfather Roger Stern, father Scott Baena and stepmother Michele Baena—said in a joint statement at the time. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
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