“Clearly it worked out for him”: Chris Pratt’s On Screen Love Interest Aubrey Plaza Regrets Ignoring His Advice After He Became One of the Biggest Stars in MCU

Chris Pratt's On Screen Love Interest Aubrey Plaza Regrets Ignoring His Advice After He Became One of the Biggest Stars in MCU
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Aubrey Plaza is one of the quiet actors that have made a successful place in Hollywood without the spotlight landing upon their faces. After starring in various indie roles throughout her career, the actress had a chance to work with Marvel star Chris Pratt.

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Back in the day, the duo starred together in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreations from 2009 to 2015. Aubrey Plaza revealed a piece of advice from co-star Chris Pratt that she never forgot.

Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza worked together in Parks and Recreations (2009-2015).
Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza worked together in Parks and Recreation (2009-2015).

Chris Pratt’s Unforgettable Advice To Aubrey Plaza

Created by veteran sitcom creator Michael Schur, Parks and Recreations was a beloved television show on NBC. The cast along with the people had a fun time shooting and watching the series since Parks and Recreation was dubbed as one of the most hilarious series to exist to date.

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Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt have been good friends over the years.
Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt have been good friends over the years.

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Starring alongside Chris Pratt and portraying the character of his lover, Aubrey Plaza found her breakthrough role in the sitcom. During their time spent together, Plaza revealed a certain piece of advice that the Guardians of the Galaxy co-star had given to her. Talking about making your way through Hollywood, Chris Pratt shared an intriguing piece of advice that has stayed with Aubrey Plaza to this day.

“Chris Pratt used to tell me when he would give me advice: ‘The separation is in the preparation.’” She revealed, “he’s one of those people who’s always very prepared. I was kind of the opposite. Clearly, it worked out for him.”

Although not as planned as the Jurassic World actor, Aubrey Plaza was beloved by the audience for portraying the role of April Ludgate in the sitcom. Though many years have passed since Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza have worked together, the duo tries to stay in touch with one another.

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Chris Pratt Is The “Same Old Lovable Golden Retriever”

Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation.
Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation.

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Many a time, people have heard stories about actors forgetting their old selves and reinventing a new likable image for the public. Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case for the Passengers actor, since Aubrey Plaza revealed that he is the same old goof that she knew and met on the sets of Parks and Recreation all those years back.

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“He’s the kindest, most amazing person ever, and he didn’t change a bit except that his body is ripped beyond belief. He’s the same old lovable golden retriever of a man I had to hug and touch and kiss a lot.”

As Chris Pratt prepares to enter the next phase of the MCU by portraying Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Aubrey Plaza is right behind him. According to reports, the actress is rumored to be cast in an undisclosed role in the upcoming MCU and Kathryn Hahn series Agatha: Coven of Chaos. 

Source: The Things

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Written by Visarg Acharya

Articles Published: 2026

Visarg Acharya, Associate Content Writer, has been heavily involved in movies, series, and history. Having an experience of 2 years in the field of content writing, Visarg is a seasoned writer. Having a degree in Physics, Visarg Acharya has published a dissertation alongside a plethora of poems and short stories along the way.