Aubrey Plaza joined many other A-listers for SNL50: The Anniversary Special over the weekend. The 40-year-old Parks and Recreation alum appeared on the live show on Sunday night, making it her first public appearance since the tragic death of her husband Jeff Baena on January 2nd, 2025, aged just 47.
As well as commending her bravery for stepping out in public just one month after the tragedy, the Megalopolis actress‘s fans commended her for paying tribute to her husband in a very special way.
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Aubrey Plaza Pays Tribute To Her Late Husband On ‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th Anniversary Special
The White Lotus star paid tribute to her late husband by wearing a tie-dye printed T-shirt underneath her black suit when she introduced Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard for their performance of Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Fans will remember that tie-dye has a very special connection to the couple, which Plaza referenced in several interviews over the years. In a December 2021 appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the brunette beauty recalled: “We were in the lockdown. Things got a little crazy, especially in my house. My husband got really into tie-dying and when I say tie-dying, I mean 50 shirts a day.”
That's not where the couple's tie-dye obsession ended, as the actress told Drew Barrymore on an episode of her talk show that they even wore tie-dye pajamas for their impromptu wedding!
Aubrey explained: "We got married on a whim. Literally decided at around 5pm and got married at 8:30. Jeff got really into tie-dyeing during the quarantine. So, I decided that Jeff and I were going to wear tie-dye pajamas that he had made for us."
Fans Comment On Aubrey Plaza's 'Sweet' And 'Unique' Fashion Choice
As expected, Aubrey's fans noticed the tie-dye connection and immediately took to social media to comment. "Aubrey wearing a tie-dyed shirt... if I wasn't crying already," wrote one fan on X. "If this isn't love, idk what is," gushed a second, as a third said: "Such a unique way of carrying love I can't handle this."
"I give her a lot of props for making a public appearance this soon after," praised a fourth fan, as a fifth said: "I feel so bad, can tell by her eyes that she has been crying." "That poor woman. I pray her circle is supporting her," commented another concerned fan. "This is sweet yet heartbreaking! I hope Aubrey is doing ok," added another.
"Tie-dye AND emotions? I can't handle this," wrote another emotional fan, as someone else exclaimed: "This is the kind of wholesome content I live for. Tie-dye Aubrey forever!" "The tie-dye shirt is iconic, but Aubrey's energy is what's really making me cry," noted another fan.
Someone else wrote on X: "This is so heartwarming and indeed she's a strong woman." "My heart breaks for her," wrote another fan. "I feel so sorry for her," added another."
