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Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer best known for her breakout role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Ludgate">April Ludgate</a> on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.

<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>

Aubrey Christina Plaza was born on June 26, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware. She was named after the 1972 song "Aubrey" by the soft rock band Bread. Her father, David Plaza, is of Puerto Rican descent and worked as a financial advisor, while her mother, Bernadette, who is of Irish and English ancestry, is an attorney. Raised in a Catholic household, Aubrey grew up alongside her two younger sisters, Renee and Natalie.

<h2>Career Beginnings and Breakthrough</h2>

Plaza began her comedy career in 2004, performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. She also appeared in a variety of other comedy venues and developed a unique deadpan style that contributed to her rise in the industry.

In 2008, she appeared in the online prank video Mobile Desktop as part of a sketch from the New York-based comedy group Improv Everywhere. That same year, she appeared in the web series The Jeannie Tate Show.

Plaza gained further recognition with her role in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judd_Apatow">Judd Apatow</a>’s 2009 comedy film Funny People, starring <a href="/biography/jackie-sandler">Adam Sandler</a> and <a href="/biography/seth-rogen">Seth Rogen</a>. She also appeared in the comedy films Mystery Team (2009) and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010).

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<h2>'Parks and Recreation' and Continued Success</h2>

From 2009 to 2015, Plaza played <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Ludgate">April Ludgate</a> on NBC’s critically acclaimed series Parks and Recreation. Her portrayal of the sharp-witted and sarcastic character became a fan favorite and is widely considered her breakout role.

During this time, she also made guest appearances on other television shows, including the sketch comedy series Portlandia in 2011. She appeared in a 2011 episode of The Next Food Network Star and has been a repeat guest on popular comedy podcasts, including <a href="/biography/marc-maron">Marc Maron</a>'s WTF.

In 2019, Plaza starred in the remake of the horror film Child’s Play, showcasing her versatility in both comedy and genre films.

<h2>Personal Life and Collaborations with <a href="/biography/jeff-baena">Jeff Baena</a></h2>

In the early 2010s, Plaza briefly dated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Cera">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Cera">Michael Cera</a>, her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Cera">co-star</a> from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Their relationship lasted about a year and a half before they amicably split.

Since 2011, she has been in a long-term relationship with <a href="/biography/jeff-baena">screenwriter</a> and director <a href="/biography/jeff-baena">Jeff Baena</a>. The couple, who have occasionally collaborated professionally, worked together on the 2014 comedy-horror film <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_After_Beth">Life After Beth</a>, with Plaza in the lead role. They reunited for the 2017 medieval comedy The Little Hours, further strengthening their creative partnership.

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