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Aubrey Plaza’s "ocean of awfulness", finding hope in the midst of grief
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Jemimah Wright2025-08-26T05:29:00
When actress Aubrey Plaza spoke of her grief after the tragic death of her husband, her words resonated with raw honesty. Jemimah Wright reflects on Plaza’s story, her quiet Catholic roots, and the hope Jesus offers to all who mourn.
I first came across Aubrey Plaza in Parks and Recreation, (a very funny sitcom, which I highly recommend!) where she played the brilliantly awkward April Ludgate with deadpan delivery and off-beat charm.
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