Aubrey Plaza Replies to Fans on the Internet | Actually Me | GQ

On this episode of Actually Me, Aubrey Plaza goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, KZbin and more. How often did she improvise as April Ludgate on Parks and Rec? What witchy thing did she do to prank her White Lotus castmates? Is she really named after a Bread song?
Director: Kristen Rakes
Director of Photography: AJ Young
Editor: Ryan Jeffrey
Celebrity Talent: Aubrey Plaza
Producer: Kristen Rakes
Associate Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi & Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Carolina Wachockier
Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Luke Leifeste
Camera Operator: Omar Elgohary
Audio: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Eric Bittencourt
Covid Supervisor: Carla Nora
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
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[@cybersquire]

I love how she always sounds bored, sarcastic, and absolutely unmotivated at the same time😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NeathSpadge]

Never heard it put better. Just love how she does it.

[@pastthepointofnoreturn6412]

@@sealife13 I mean, dry humor and sarcasm appeals to a lot of people lol. that's why she has a lot of fans. not for everyone but don't label her a bully, yikes.

[@samuelreed6519]

Just so you guys know, she is the way she is because she had a stroke years ago. So her emotions are…. Well, how she is because of it.

[@sealife13]

@@samuelreed6519 Really I didn't know. That could explain a lot Thanks

[@AMYV3]

@@sealife13 You handled that nicely 👏👏. This is how people should act with each other You can agree to disagree without being rude and if you see you might have gotten something “wrong” off. Etc. You respond gracefully 👏👏🤭 Sorry lol. Just had to mention this. Lol it’s sad that I’m surprised with good etiquette :)❤🇨🇦

[@FramesPerSecond]

Aubrey being scared of reddit is the right reaction.

[@kazehazeee]

@@cold_static Twitter is unhinged, Reddit is the worst

[@mikabass]

@@kazehazeee agreed

[@elisabethheiman2104]

@@kazehazeee Personally, I’m terrified of Twitter so I’d rather stick to Reddit, thank you very much. (Plus, it seems that Twitter is taking a huge nose dive into the ground ever since Elon Musk bought it.)

[@_mothmaam_]

Twitter is edgy, Reddit is scary, and 4Chan is the actual worst 😂

[@matlohn9381]

I dont get what the difference between Twitter, reddit or KZbin is. You're all just as toxic as the other

[@bitscollins]

She's absolutely hilarious. I absolutely appreciate how she presents herself to the public.

[@TakeMeToParadize]

I love when she went over the types of fans 😂

[@John-re2qw]

There is only one Aubrey. She has perfected the ability to blur the lines between fact and fiction. It is virtually impossible to tell the difference between her telling the truth and making things up, as she has actually done some odd things. Consequently, our society would struggle to deal with more than one Aubrey. It would be fun trying though.

[@jarrettath9636]

You sound like the biggest simp.

[@John-re2qw]

@@jarrettath9636 You read like a devotee of crap US slang. If you have a misinformed opinion to express, at least try to use proper words with clear meaning. Otherwise you may be to taken to be a self perpetuating contradiction. PS A technical point for you. I expressed an opinion in writing, therefore there is no sound involved. Which is why I responded with "read", as that is what I did with what you wrote. Are you by any chance familiar with the old expression "egg on your face"?

[@Mo-dg8xi]

I am the other. Ask my co-workers and tribe of family and friends. And Aubrey is just "the bomb". Am i also calling myself "the bomb"? Yes. ;)

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

She is queen of the universe.

[@Therealtrapanthem]

@@Mo-dg8xi no ur not

[@fressh]

5:55 That was kind of bizarre watching an actor respond to your 2 year old comment... But I think she finally answered my question lol

[@andrewdiamond2697]

Yep. I've had several actors and musicians respond to my comments over the years....that's one of the cool things about the internet / social media. And yes, it's always a bit bizarre....kind of like being yanked out of anonymity for a minute or two.

[@Psykel]

Did she though? 🤔

[@priscillasmirrorball]

woahhhh that was your comment?!! that’s so cool, congrats :)

[@JBrotsis1]

I’m curious if she actually responded to it (like I can look up the video and find her response to your post) or if she faked responded to it through this Actually Me video.

[@narcisoanasui246]

Oh I thought she was calling you fresh

[@JayTheYTGuy]

3:48 "He did blow into my mouth... In the movie" Slow winks 🤣🤣🤣

[@aposslex]

I love Aubrey, she’s so funny. You’d think it’d be easy to pull off random but it’s probably the hardest to do

[@BakingBadOBX]

whenever Aubrey does an interview, I feel like she simultaneously loves it and hates it. which, I love, because that's how I interact with my customers.

[@sheilla6315]

HAHAHAHAHA WHY IS THIS SO HILARIOUS 🤣🤣🤣

[@kokomo9764]

Are you a mortician?

[@fuckyouallanddiehorribly]

its cause she's enlightened. and you arent'

[@katelyn3612]

I adore every single interview she does

[@justayoutuber1906]

Conan ones were the best

[@johnhein2539]

Yeah, Like Norm Macdonald, every interview or clip is with either is like internet Gold to me. There's almost always value or hilarity

[@johnyamawaki8642]

im so obsessed w her, i've been forever she's everything.

[@RikFTK]

Have you seen her on Hot Ones? That was a wild ride.

[@katelyn3612]

@@RikFTK yesssss I love watching her snort milk LOL

[@renehouse2015]

I absolutely LOVE Aubry Plaza, her quirkiness and off center timing is one-of-a-kind in today's entertainment world. She stands out because she's the only person doing it male or female.

[@Alexandra-wp2qo]

7:54 🤣 "What? I love garbage"

[@thachocolategod]

Watching this video made me realize, I'm one of her fans that would allow her to hit me with a car. Bravo Aubrey.

[@tonydabestidolful]

Exactly my thoughts!!!

[@oxgemxo]

I might be the cave hag covered in seaweed?

[@EvLSpectre]

Nah mate. Remember, she wants to be dominated too. Slapped around and choked.

[@dustinmcgregor9110]

She said that type of fan *wants* her to hit them with her car. "Allowing" is something else entirely and implies that Aubrey Plaza wants to hit her fans with cars.

[@seofaz]

She would be the perfect older Wednesday Addams. I think the actress that plays her on Netflix is so like Aubrey. A follow on series of her as an adult would be great

[@gizmotv9320]

I've been saying the same thing

[@susanjoyce4244]

Great minds think alike I was JUST saying that

[@laylasmock7673]

There both Puerto Rican !

[@liammatthee4729]

both Aubrey and Jenna Ortega have that deadpan expression

[@maryclark6661]

Literally came to say the same thing

[@loveclyde8090]

Love her! So witty and her sense of humor is ❤️

[@hannalugo9220]

I am not even kidding when I say one of my goals in life is to meet Aubrey. She exuberates genuine kindness and superior humor. Her sarcasm as well is so familiar to me, I want to have a convo with her asap. Love her so much!!

[@Junior6288]

I love that Aubrey is FINALLY starting to blow up more. I’ve always thought her humor and delivery was so funny, dry and witty. In the right roles, she is perfect! Her and her team are finding her those roles and for that we are so lucky!

[@brandonjames412]

I would most like to watch Aubrey Plaza as Aubrey Plaza in, "This is Literally Just Aubrey Plaza Talking for Ten Hours."

[@sporeham1674]

​@@brandonjames412I'd watch that

[@johannachesshir8218]

Aubrey Plaza as the Joker 😂 I love it

[@CeeJay591]

I had the same reaction - never thought of a female Joker but I believe that Aubrey is the right talent to bring it to life - amazing idea. DC should jump on this....

[@markcameron5513]

@@CeeJay591 There's actually a female joker in the canon of the multiverse. She is Bruce Wayne's mother in a universe where his parents survive him being the one shot in the alleyway of Crime Alley. She goes insane and Thomas becomes a gun wielding Batman. They call a truce on the anniversary of Bruce's death every year and mourn him in the Alley.

[@drachior]

Batman would spend two seconds looking at her, say "nope" and scuttle off.

[@CeeJay591]

@@drachior I think that Aubrey Plaza could bring a whole new vibe to the Joker - it certainly would stake brand-new ground for the character as I think this Joker would need to rely less on flat-out cruelty (as in recent iterations) and more on being evil and vindictive. She could also bring much more subtlety - perhaps she could play a Joker who also has a another identity of being a highly successful woman and therefore be a exact mirror to Batman/Bruce Wayne.

[@johannachesshir8218]

@@CeeJay591 they'd need to really reshape the character though... not that Aubrey Plaza couldn't do it, but the Joker is a sociopath and Aubrey does not play sociopaths. It's not really her brand.

[@onaughto]

Legion is a masterpiece. Flawless performances and great writing. I don't know if it already has awards and accolades but it should.. have.

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

0:44 I just got Daria confused with Dora the Explorer.

[@naturesuniverse1]

she knows so well. when she was asked about her fans- literally spot on. personally, i’m a mix of baby hag and also a mix of me wanting her to run me over and punch me in the face

[@malenotyalc]

I'm the 4th type she didn't mention. I'd wrap her tightly in a blanket and rock her in my arms swaddled. I think on Conan she requested this and i was like I'm down.

[@jacobedwards5535]

no bus I've literally pretended to hate her on instagram and she replied with a snarky response and I replied back and she liked my comment... it was so amazing

[@justuschester4602]

U need help 😂

[@kathleenpowell5338]

I really think I’m a combo of all three 😂 super spot on

[@peeshtachio]

Imagine if she actually was cast as Morticia!! Omg definitely something to look forward to.

[@gimmetreefiddy891]

I want to see a Janet Snakehold and Burt Mackin movie!

[@colonelsanders8320]

Omg yes

[@tatiaarchvadze2343]

Omg yes ❤️😘🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@rodsella]

I actually picture her as Vampira

[@KWifler]

Hopefully she could get a better looking co-star to play the husband.

[@Ressuu]

Actually great question about AP's movies! Thanks for the list Aubrey, I always wanted to watch some of your movies, but was too lazy to do research on which ones I should watch :D

[@timothyslavin6018]

THIS IS ABSOLUTLEY GREAT!!

[@rodbelding9523]

"How did you end up with such a flat appearance" had me dying laughing.

[@7twenty8]

Her humor is unmatched 😂

[@howtobe_rich]

agreed! Aubrey is too funny!

[@o0xst]

wow amazing concept for a skit how on earth did you come up with this idea never seen ANYTHING like this!

[@ann0d0m1n1]

That Michael Caine snippet is incredibly powerful advice for any aspiring actors. Small nuances like that are huge.

[@savelysavely2483]

That advise Marlene Dietrich herself gave to Michael Caine, he said that on Graham Norton

[@bozartg]

True comedic talent. Some of her interviews with David Letterman and others are just pure gold. Love ya Aubrey.

[@damirkvajo]

I personally love her interviews with Conan the most because it seems to me that she goes a bit further with her hilariousness.

[@georgestevens1502]

Can't believe she picked out my comment about her hitting in the baseball competition. I was actually joking about her using a bat before. Like her characters would use a bat, but not for baseball. Could see she is a natural athlete. Interesting to hear her list all the sports she plays. Bet you have an excellent golf swing kid. Keep playing through. Thanks for the notice.

[@spencerchartier2677]

That was pretty funny! I will have to check out parks and rec

[@lian7092]

she's so real , ur dope Aubrey , trully genuine people are hard to come by

[@keithhines4515]

She is so ridiculous with her dry humor! I love her!!! 😂

[@PurushaDesa]

Emily the Criminal, Black Bear and Ingrid Goes West are all amazing and anarchic and deserve more credit.

[@queenieroyale3512]

THIS! I was not expecting to like Emily the criminal like I did.

[@nancynancy1587]

high five! they're good mostly because of Aubrey. I love this woman, my biggest female crush :)

[@shubhranshsinghvi6653]

Absolutely love her sense of humor ❤

[@soubhagyakdev]

that music synced with her narration was sick👍

[@matthewjohngrabow9365]

This woman exudes such confidence. Very attractive. Very charismatic. Way out of my league!

[@chrismissed]

I just want her to run me over with a car and punch me in the face.

[@CarlosRamirez-wb7zu]

She's got that character down, and is very attractive in her own way, but not nearly as hot or funny as Amy Schumer.

[@matthewjohngrabow9365]

@@CarlosRamirez-wb7zu I see you are a comedian, too.

[@virtuallyjacob]

@@matthewjohngrabow9365 💀💀💀😭

[@matthewjohngrabow9365]

@@virtuallyjacob I don't get it. Are you threatening my life?

[@Geshtafshnifka]

Some actors have a villain face, they just look fierce and formidable, Cate Blanchett is instantly one for me,Aubrey too.

[@richvandervecken3954]

I like her style. Hope she has great success for many years to come!

[@xXAshley305Xx]

I love her, like genuinely love her. I love how she has always been herself and how relatable and funny she is. And how not afraid she is to be ‘weird’ or awkward. She is also insanely talented ❤

[@Diamon.d]

She is so awkward and I love it. She’s one of a kind for sure. ❤

[@THEMODELGENE]

She is fantastic this season on White Lotus, looking forward to seeing what is next for her!

[@ericryanyawl9401]

Yep, she steals the show. So untapped, I never know what's coming.

[@keiserdiaz731]

She's starring a show called "Olga dies dreaming". The plot sounds interesting, maybe it's coming out next year!!!

[@jonathanhuerta7715]

do you think she's be back next season on the show

[@ericryanyawl9401]

@@jonathanhuerta7715 I don't think so. Jennifer was a test, she might not even be back.

[@THEMODELGENE]

@@jonathanhuerta7715 Probably not, but Mike White is bound to use her in something in the future. She has been getting such a positive reaction to this role, I'm sure it will lead to even bigger things in the future.

[@stewartm.8987]

Such a cool personality

[@acasiaorr]

The fact I’m just learning she played Daria makes me love her even more. Idk how I didn’t match the voice and I JUST rewatched it

[@chelsey1087]

She’s so funny, I love her sense of humour 😂

[@bipindr8625]

How is any of that funny Chelsey!

[@lucyk310]

@@bipindr8625 Get a sense of humour, Bipin.

[@bipindr8625]

@@lucyk310 Guess i wasn't lucky enough to be born with a sense of humor like that

[@lucyk310]

@@bipindr8625 sucks for you.

[@thefrog4990]

It's so dry. It's amazing

[@guyfaulkes3035]

I love how her April Ludgate persona is still intact. Best deadpan morbid sarcastic humor around.

[@MintyMagicMTG]

Or perhaps maybe her Aubrey Plaza persona has never changed, and April is just Aubrey being normal.

[@SpriGgEx]

April is just a more rebelious young Aubrey^^

[@michaelponce500]

I'm curies about the baby hag thing...I mean my friend is curious..ya. *nailed it

[@Bluecloudprod]

Fun Run...nice. I called it Ad Libbers Lunch; having fun with the text...exploring and see what evolves. It's a winner and a MUST in the process.

[@Bleh693]

I love her she is so goofy but yet razor sharp

[@SarahBethBeauty1]

Aubrey playing Daria in a life action movie is pure gold and I need to watch that NOW!

[@Necrothep]

2:29 Yeah, we don't have the same thanks giving xD

[@EvostarSC]

Her energy is positively entertaining. I need her to play in a movie where she's the antagonist and Chris Prank is protagonist. It would be like watching an Andy Dwyer fever dream.

[@babyhols777]

When she described her diff type of fans lmao it’s true

[@wutsittoya]

Aubrey aging like fine wine 🍷

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Yeah, she's been looking fine on white lotus

[@JazzFlop212]

Naturally stunning woman ages well, world shocked.

[@saltycrunch]

She's 38. That is barely even aging.

[@scharlesworth93]

@@alejandroramirez4470 yeah the hardest thing to buy on that show was her husband not being that into her

[@mindtraveller100]

@@saltycrunch Well, that depends on what you mean by "aging". Because she´s been aging since she was born. Just like all of us.

[@canuckgirl1624]

“I tweet myself”. 🤣

[@kamisme1]

She’s the best! I love how she edited her own Wikipedia. 😂

[@allenmaa7064]

She's literally a national treasure at this point. I hope she has a hundred year Betty White level career, when she dies we won't be able to tell if she is serious or just f#cking with us!

[@mikes5637]

Yeah, I'm still waiting for Betty White to show up and present an Oscar.

[@PostMadonnaGirl]

​@@mikes5637 I'm waiting for Betty White to slap Will Smith.

[@Wtfsugoi]

Every interview she does just makes me feel like I’m watching an episode of parks and Rec. I love her.

[@dylanmcdermott1110]

I love her dry sense of humor. Also, the world needs a Daria movie!

[@sodishshrestha2053]

That humming is just EPIC. 😅😅😅😅

[@leecheeater]

Aubrey as the joker would literally be perfect omg

[@Your_President_Kanye_East]

The only gender-swap of a legacy character no-one would get angry about :D

[@coreycasciano3255]

@@Your_President_Kanye_East people would definitely have a problem with that, I think only if it’s animated then people wouldn’t mind 🤷‍♂️

[@brizzle711]

Omg no

[@brendanjahoda5450]

If they did the Flashpoint version where Bruce's mom becomes the joker that would be pretty dope

[@S1D3W1ND3R015]

I agree however one could argue that Harley Quinn is pretty much the female Joker as she's sometimes crazier and more psychotic than Joker himself.

[@robatsea2009]

Consistently surprising in her performances, which makes her such fun to watch. Also, best ever sound effects for the Internet.

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

Her fan groups 😂😂😂

[@teabag7772]

This actress contains a personality that is relevant to her own sense of style in acting. Not only is her acting unique in many ways but so is her personality in general. And that is what makes her different than most other recognized actors in the US. She doesn't let stereotypes, politics, or norms get in the way. In other words: she gives zero f***s about people who think negatively about her and that's something that she has to appreciate for herself. If you have other people tell you how to live your own life and your career then you wouldn't be in control.

[@DeeDee-ye5qe]

Not her advocating for female Joker HELP. She is everything to me

[@heygerald]

More authentic female interviews like this, GQ! Aubrey is 1/1. Thank you

[@TheGfr666]

There hasnt been a live action female joker but there has been an animated one in Flashpoint paradox...it was a small part...100% onboard with seeing Aubrey do this role I think shed crush it!

[@Filmation77]

2:36 that's actually in Michael Caines book "Acting In Film"

[@pipealiaga]

I love how she would never reject a role in ANY movie. That’s hunger….. for success

[@aakar88]

Aubrey stuff is waaay to rare, she needs more exposure, maybe a podcast or You Tube channel or a reality show, we need to get the Evil One exposed to the masses

[@SpriGgEx]

overexposure issnt a good thing either. It made The Rock boring for example.

[@noxiultimate]

The description of the baby hags 🤣

[@vullord666]

7:35 Audrey Plaza could play the Martha Wayne Joker in the Flashpoint DC event. There's always been on again off again talks of doing a full Flashpoint movie and Martha Wayne's Joker was always my favorite thing to come out of the event.

[@TheFuckinfunkin]

when I saw her here I got really excited thinking that she would do a 10 essentials video, but didnt see that :( love her and think she's amazing, and she has much more talent than what she's been typecast for. Thanks GQ!

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

I agree! Hope to see her play any sort of role. She would rock ‘em all.

[@BADSEED13]

I would love to have her over for dinner just to make my family uncomfortable🤣 She is so funny!!!!

[@TwinBlasters]

I'm so glad someone else on earth talked about Mystery Team

[@SoMicheal]

“I love rolling around in dirt.” Brilliant 😂

[@vcdrny]

I always wondered if the way she behaves is an act. But the more I see of her I'm convinced that's actually her. Awesome.

[@theksheedz6185]

Yeah she’s on the spectrum

[@kristianpomida8259]

Her acting in white lotus is awesome

[@gutz1981]

If there was a movie called "Aubrey Plaza: The Interview" where she is just interview and sits around and talking like she always does, I would go see it as soon as it premiered.

[@harryviking6347]

I find Aubrey such a charming and fun person to watch and listen to. She has a humoristic way of being that I like a lot!

[@garrywalker720]

Aubrey Plaza is absolutely fantastic in everything she does. Loved her in Best Sellers. Love her interviews on late night tv. She is brilliant in White Lotus 2. Just love her!!

[@GrizzlyHugz]

Hi, big Aubrey fan too, can I watch lotus 2 without having seen 1 first and follow the story?

[@garrywalker720]

@@GrizzlyHugz absolutely, there is no real crossover and Aubrey wasn't in the first just, Jennifer. I'm sad to see it end again!

[@GrizzlyHugz]

@@garrywalker720 thank you, if I like the show I'll probably end up watching S1 afterwards :D

[@NeathSpadge]

I had never heard of Aubrey Plaza until binge-watching 'Parks and Recreation'. Something was appealing enough about her April character, to have me start watching interviews on KZbin. I just adore her type of humour.

[@gregc1749]

She does have an Aussie style humor .lol

[@dotriangle]

I love Aubreyy, such a mood

[@TwinGeeks]

Michael Caine's screen acting class he did in the 80s or 90s is legendary. It must be on youtube, full of tricks like the close up thing.

[@LoveHandle4890]

Such an underrated actress, to say the least.

[@jasondamico_webdev]

Aubrey Plaza: A supernova who, with one careless glance, could both fill your heart or break it, with an equal cold indifference. ***cracks the horsewhip in his palm*** A cha cha chaaaaaa.....

[@giftis5128]

Aubrey is all of us when working 😂

[@fgvjhdeuknbf]

As a woman, whose name is actually Daria, I love the mood of Aubrey. She looks and sounds like my inner voice hating everybody.

[@cindystc6914]

Is it popular name? My daughter is Daria too. 😊

[@fgvjhdeuknbf]

@@cindystc6914 it depends on a country 🙂

[@424dsfdsfdsfs]

@@cindystc6914super popular in Russia, every 10 or so years. Half of my class girls in 2000 were Darias

[@Imurwif3]

I don’t think there is or will ever be a dull interview with Aubrey plaza

[@midoriambers7834]

Once you start watching and listening to AP ya just can't stop! She's such a crack up!

[@babelbabel2419]

Oh George, I've used a lot of bats 😂😂

[@Your_President_Kanye_East]

This is my favorite "Actually Me" episode ever!

[@chardonmay]

The amount of love i feel for this woman is unnatural.

[@j.ballsdeep420]

There are doctors for that

[@dominiqueboy666]

@@j.ballsdeep420 😆😂

[@guysabol8743]

quite agree with your personal assessment of Wednesay and Morticia!

[@harimsh]

please, why is she like this? Why am i so obsessed with her? Is this her actually in real life or a character she just can't let go of! I love her. There is no one like her. Truly.

[@snowdjagha]

God lord! This woman is getting better and better each day!

[@alienteknology5390]

Just saw Emily the Criminal & I'm convinced she should do more roles like this. This movie was made for Aubrey Plaza. She's an outstanding actress I hope to see in more roles as the edgy or quirky non-conformist. She's just the right combination of cute, unique & intelligent to make her a natural in dark satire, offbeat comedies, intelligent horror & movies that blur the lines of reality.

[@brandonday2494]

Yes, now go watch Black Bear if you haven't seen it.

[@greydoof]

I LOVE HER. literally

[@ricosrealm]

That Michael Caine joke had me dead.... I really hope he told her this cause that is just pure gold and a great sense of humor on his part.