Christopher Abbott He has built an established career as a critically acclaimed actor across television, film and theater, but his personal life has recently attracted new attention. the girls The alum is currently in a relationship with Aubrey Plazaand the couple is now reportedly expecting their first child together, per People.
While their romance makes headlines, here’s what to know about Abbott, from his early career to his work with Plaza and beyond.
He’s from Connecticut
Abbott was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. After high school, he moved to New York City to study acting and immerse himself in the downtown theater scene, which became the foundation of his career.
He got his start in off-Broadway theatre
Abbott began his acting career in Off-Broadway productions Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa‘s Good and true boyswhich centers around a scandal at a middle school. He continued to build credibility on stage before moving on to screen roles.
He has remained closely associated with theater throughout his career, including starring alongside Plaza in an Off-Broadway revival of the play in 2023-2024. Danny and the deep blue sea. More recently, he has also been involved with Broadway, appearing in a revival of the play Death of a salesman reverse Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf.
He is an actor known for ‘Girls’ and popular independent films
Abbott’s breakout role came as Charlie Datolo on HBO girlsWhere he quickly became a fan favorite. After leaving the show, he shifted towards more independent and character-driven projects, receiving critical acclaim for films such as Black bear, What is with you and James White.
He also drove Holo Catch 22which earned him an award of appreciation.
He previously worked with Aubrey Plaza before dating
Abbott and Aubrey Plaza had a strong creative partnership before their romance began. They starred together in the 2020 psychological drama Black bear They were later reunited on stage for Danny and the deep blue sea.
In 2023, Plaza said New York Times“He cares but he also doesn’t care; that’s my best recipe for a scene partner. It’s fun and it’s also good and it’s also safe. I like to just throw things out the window too and laugh and mess around and not take it too seriously. It’s a difficult combination.”
He is expecting his first child with Aubrey Plaza
Abbott is expecting his first child with Plaza, with the baby due in the fall of 2026. A representative for Plaza confirmed the pregnancy the peopleThe source described the news as a “beautiful surprise.”
The outlet also noted that the moment comes after a difficult time for Plaza to go through following the death of her estranged husband in 2025. Jeff Baena.
