Aubrey Plaza’s Rising WNBA Fandom and Viral Moments

Aubrey Plaza, the actress known for her roles in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation‘ and the current Disney show ‘Agatha All Along,’ has been making waves with her enthusiastic support for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Plaza first appeared at a WNBA game in June 2023, attending a matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx. Her presence quickly became notable when she was featured on the Crypto.com Arena Jumbotron, where she famously gave the middle finger to the camera, a moment that went viral on social media.

Despite the Sparks losing that game, Plaza praised the WNBA, highlighting her admiration for the players. She mentioned that she started attending games because her sister had season tickets and expressed her inspiration from watching the talented athletes.

In July 2024, Plaza attended the WNBA All-Star Game, where she was seen with a knee brace and crutches due to an ACL injury she sustained while playing a game of knockout at the Phoenix Mercury‘s practice facility. This did not deter her from enjoying the event, as she was seated next to WNBA legend Sue Bird and USWNT star Megan Rapinoe.

Most recently, Plaza was spotted at Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty. During the overtime matchup, she was seen burying her head in a novel, a characteristic bit of humor from the actress, and later interacted with the Liberty’s mascot, Ellie the Elephant.

Plaza’s involvement with the WNBA is part of a broader trend of increased celebrity interest in the league, with other notable fans including Kim Kardashian, Pat McAfee, Jason Sudeikis, Barack Obama, Lil Wayne, and Spike Lee).