Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Director Responds to Aubrey Plaza's Grief Comments
Director Scott Derrickson, who made the movie 'The Gorge,' reacted to actress Aubrey Plaza's comments about the movie helping her deal with sadness.
Plaza, speaking on a podcast, said the movie's idea of a big, open space of sadness helped her understand her own grief.
Derrickson was moved by her words, feeling glad his work was helping someone.
Plaza's husband, Jeff Baena, who made movies too, sadly passed away earlier this year.
Scott Derrickson responded to Aubrey Plaza's comments about 'The Gorge' helping her process grief.
Plaza shared her feelings on Amy Poehler's podcast, comparing grief to the film's chasm.
Derrickson was touched by Plaza's earnest words, viewing her statement as significant.
Plaza's late husband, Jeff Baena, died in January at 47 from suicide.
Baena was a screenwriter and director who collaborated with Plaza on several projects.
- Who
- Scott Derrickson, the director of 'The Gorge', and Aubrey Plaza, actress and widow of Jeff Baena.
- What
- Scott Derrickson reacted to Aubrey Plaza's comments regarding 'The Gorge' and her grieving process.
- When
- The news was reported this week after Plaza appeared on Amy Poehler’s podcast.
- Where
- The interview with Derrickson was published in Entertainment Weekly.
- Why
- Derrickson was moved by Plaza's comments and shared how he felt about it.
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Actress
- Aubrey Plaza
- Film
- 'The Gorge'
- Plaza's Husband
- Jeff Baena
- Baena's Profession
- Screenwriter and Director
- Baena's Death
- Suicide, January