Celebrity relationships are far and away one of the most covered aspects about entertainment, as people cannot seem to get enough information about the love lives of the rich and famous. Some couples are bold and upfront about their relationships, while others like to play it cool and keep things away from the media.
Years ago, Michael Cera and Aubrey Plaza had a relationship that almost no one knew about at the time. In fact, it seems like news of their former romance really picked up in recent years, long after it ended. Because of this, people are interested in it now more so than ever.
Let’s look back at the relationship between Michael Cera and Aubrey Plaza.
They Might While Filming Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
One thing that seems to take place more often than not is the development of relationships between performers on set. After all, these individuals spend months working closely alongside each other every single day, and in situations like that, especially once attraction comes into play, it can be easy to develop feelings and strike up a romance. This is what happened between Michael Cera and Aubrey Plaza, who met while filming together.
Back before Scott Pilgrim vs. The World came out, Michael Cera had already established a name for himself in the business. The quirky performer had already appeared in projects like Superbad, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, and the underrated Youth in Revolt, and people were already familiar with his style of acting. This, however, was in contrast with Aubrey Plaza at that point.
The actress, prior to Scott Pilgrim, had been landing work, but she was not nearly as famous as she wound up becoming. Plaza has just started Parks and Rec the year prior, and she had also landed roles in projects like 30 Rock and Funny People. Even though there was a gap in their recognition during that time, the pair wound up hitting it off on set and eventually struck up a romance that they managed to keep out of the public eye for quite some time.
The Dated For A Year And A Half
Once they began their romance, Cera and Plaza wound up being together for about a year and a half, which is quite impressive. It seems like celebrity couples can end in a hurry with the amount of work and time that they spend away from one another, but these two clearly had something that was worth working for.
Plaza would speak with RuPaul and reveal an interesting tidbit about their relationship. This particular bit of information certainly caught people’s attention, and it also showed just how strongly the pair felt about one another.
Plaza told RuPaul that “We drove across the country after we shot that movie and almost got married in Vegas.”
That’s right, this duo nearly tied the knot early on in their relationship. This would have made headlines in an instant, and we have to wonder what a wedding in Vegas between these two would look like. They are both quirky in their own way, and we cannot imagine a boring ceremony taking place.
As great as things were at one point between the two, eventually, like most relationships, this one came to an end. The news didn’t exactly capture headlines like other celebrity relationships, which is probably a good thing.
Where They Stand Now
Since the end of their time together, both performers have gone on to do some exceptional work. They are a great example of people who have carved out their own place in entertainment without leaning on the other. Cera has primarily done his best work in movies, while Plaza’s time on Parks and Rec made her a household name.
Instead of having a ton of bitterness toward one another, things between Plaza and Cera are actually great.
When speaking with RuPaul, Plaza would say, “He’s just a weird little freak and we speak the same language. He's one of the funniest people I know." She would also mention that they are still close, which is great to hear. Even though things come to an end, it doesn't always mean that a friendship can’t work. Clearly, Cera and Plaza were able to find a good place with one another.
Aubrey Plaza and Michael Cera’s seemingly hidden romance was one that didn’t get popular until long after they separated. It makes you wonder how many celebrity couples wind up flying completely under the radar and away from the headlines.