Baena, a screenwriter and director, was best known for his films Life After Beth, The Little Hours, and I Heart Huckabees, which he co-wrote with filmmaker David O. Russell. Plaza was a constant collaborator and supporter of Baena's work, and even starred in Life After Beth.

Jeff Baena, a screenwriter and director who was married to actress Aubrey Plaza, has died. He was 47. More Videos

Baena had been married to actor Aubrey Plaza since 2021 and the couple collaborated on several films, including in the 2014 movie “Life After Beth.”