Plaza’s statement comes amid an outpouring of grief from Baena’s friends and former collaborators.

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Aubrey Plazahas addressed the shockingsudden deathof her husband and longtime creative partnerJeff Baena.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support.

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 08: Writer/director Jeff Baena (L) and actress Aubrey Plaza pose for a portrait during Sundance NEXT FEST at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on August 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena in 2014.Credit:Mark Davis/Getty

hey respect our privacy during this time."

Plaza was slated to present at last night’sGolden Globes, but was ultimatelynot in attendance.

In a now-expired series of Instagram Stories, Baena’s frequent collaboratorAlison Brieshared several photos with the filmmaker.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 20: (L-R) Adam Pally, Molly Shannon, director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza and Kate Micucci attend the “The Little Hours” Screening at the Alamo Drafthouse Theate on May 20, 2017 in New York City.

Adam Pally, Molly Shannon, Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza and Kate Micucci in 2017.Ben Gabbe/Getty

Plaza and Baena began dating in 2011 andmarried in 2021.

So it was great."