Aubrey Plaza appears for the first public appearance since the husband’s death in Super Bowl display

Aubrey Plaza appeared on Sunday during the Super Bowl Lix in an advertisement for Ritz Crackers.

The commercial became a little more than a month after her husband Jeff Baena died by suicide on January 3 at the age of 47.

The advertisement, which was shot in November 2024, contains Plaza and other actors Michael Shannon who arrive in the fictional Ritz Salty Club. The commercial plays the notoriously not amused facial expressions and dry personas of the couple.

“These are our people,” says Plaza and Shannon, “our salty brothers.”

Plaza claims that she is the most salty in the club that Shannon replies: “Salzier than me? When I smile, people think it is a breakdown.”

“Oh, please,” Fires back Plaza. “I’m the human version of Monday,” she says before hissing.

The Puertorican rapper Bad Bunny then arrives grinning. “Read the shield, buddy!” Shannon screams when the camera is a large red sign with the inscription “No smile allows.”

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Ad Marks Plaza’s first public appearance since Baena’s death. Divided in a statement The independent At that time, Plaza said: “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time. “

Baena and Plaza started in 2011 and got married 10 years later.

Baena obtained recognition when he wrote the 2004 film I heart heart With the director David O’Russell, he received a nomination for the best feature of Gotham Award.

His other credits included the films Life to Beth (2014), The little hours (2017) and the Netflix film Horse girl (2020).

Plaza played horror comedy film in Baenas Life to Bethwho was nominated for Sundances Grand Jury Prize.

They worked together again on the medieval dark comedy The little hours, Actor Alison Brie and Dave Franco.

During the Golden Globes 2025, which took place two days after Baena’s death on January 5, he took place. The brutalist The director Brady Corbet informed his condolences with Plaza and Baena’s family, while taking the prize as the best Director – Motion Picture.

If you are based in the United States and you or someone you know, the helplines of the National Suicide Prevention currently need under 1-800-273 talk (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available for everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week www.befribenders.org Find a helpline near you.