Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott Debut as Couple at Tonys

Actress Aubrey Plaza and actor Christopher Abbott made their first public appearance as a couple on the red carpet at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7. The event, held at Radio City Music Hall, served as a dual celebration, marking both Abbott’s first Tony nomination and the couple’s confirmation of their relationship and impending parenthood.

Plaza, 41, wore a sleek black-and-white striped dress that highlighted her pregnancy, while Abbott, 40, coordinated in a classic black suit. The couple, who have worked together on multiple projects, posed arm-in-arm for photographers.

Abbott earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his portrayal of Biff Loman in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman." The production itself received nine nominations, the most for any play this season. His competitors in the category include Danny Burstein, Brandon J. Dirden, Alden Ehrenreich, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and Richard Thomas.

The couple’s relationship became public knowledge in recent months alongside news of the pregnancy. Plaza confirmed she was expecting during an April appearance on the "SmartLess"...