Aubrey Plaza Wears Philly WNBA Shirt At Brooklyn Game Amid Personal Loss

Actor Aubrey Plaza made a notable public appearance at a New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx WNBA game wearing a shirt that reads "Philly is a Women's Sports Town. Est. 2030," promoting Philadelphia's upcoming WNBA team set to debut in 2030. The shirt was co-designed by Philadelphia-based brand Go Hamm and Watch Party PHL, an organization aiming to open a women's sports bar in Philadelphia, with proceeds from the shirt sales supporting this initiative. Plaza received the shirt through a connection involving her sister Natalie and Watch Party PHL founder Jen Leary, who gave it to her just before the game. Plaza's appearance and support for women's sports come during a personal time of grief following the recent death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, and she has recently spoken openly about coping with her loss. Her visibility in the shirt sparked strong enthusiasm among fans and helped nearly sell out the shirt, highlighting momentum for women's sports in Philadelphia.