Aubrey Plaza, known for her unique humor and standout roles like April in Parks and Recreation and Lenny in Legion, recently faced a health scare that has fans concerned. The incident occurred during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend, an event that celebrates women’s basketball and attracts celebrities who support the sport.
What Happened to Aubrey Plaza?
During the festivities, Plaza was seen in the stands on July 20, using crutches to get around. This was a surprise to many, as she wasn’t using crutches when she first arrived in Phoenix. The injury happened while she was participating in a game of “knockout” at the Phoenix Mercury’s practice facility. In knockout, players take turns trying to make shots from different spots on the court. Unfortunately, Plaza injured herself severely during the game, tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is a key ligament in the knee that helps with stability and movement, and a tear is a serious injury, especially for someone active.
What Does This Mean for Her Career?
An ACL tear requires surgery and a lengthy rehab process, which can take anywhere from six to nine months, or sometimes even longer. For someone like Plaza, who is known for her physical presence in her roles and has been actively involved in various projects, this injury could significantly affect her career.
Plaza has been making a name for herself with roles in both comedy and drama, including her recent work in Emily the Criminal and the critically acclaimed second season of The White Lotus. She’s also set to appear as witch Rio Vidal in the Disney Plus miniseries Agatha All Along, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While this series is already filmed and in post-production, her recovery could impact her ability to take on new projects or participate in future Marvel roles.
Fans are hoping for a speedy and smooth recovery for Plaza, and we’ll be eagerly awaiting her return to the screen once she’s back on her feet.
