(Newswire.net — March 7, 2016) —Why is Aubrey Plaza, Hollywood’s next big star? Spend just a short amount of time on social media websites like Reddit or Tumblr and it’s a guarantee you’ll run across an Aubrey Plaza GIF sooner rather than later. Whether it’s from her tenure on “Parks & Recreation” or a deadpan joke from a late-night interview, many of the Internet’s denizens along with television watchers are infatuated with Aubrey Plaza. However, it’s not just these fans that have taken notice of the actress; many pundits, movie critics and other actors and actresses have started calling her Hollywood’s next big star. This is due to three major factors.
A Unique Deadpan Comedy Style
Aubrey Plaza first fell into the public eye, and by and large Hollywood’s gaze as well, during her “Parks & Recreation” role as April Ludgate. As an office intern with not a lot of responsibility, April Ludgate was known for her deadpan humor, often making jokes at the expensive of other characters. Many of the shows most memorable and oft-quoted lines are from her character. While coming off as cold, the show did end up showing she had a heart and would help her friends out when necessary.
When looking at most comediennes in television sitcoms, the humor is either raunchy, such as the humor found in “Two Broke Girls,” or ditzy, like in Kaley Cuoco’s role in “Big Bang Theory.” Aubrey Plaza’s brand of quiet, sarcastic comedy isn’t something that was seen before “Parks & Recreation” and not something that has been seen after, making her stand out in a very crowded field.
It’s not just a role, either, as any Aubrey Plaza late-night interview will show. Her humor remains dark and deadpan while she frequently appears disinterested; traits that have endeared her to both fans and Hollywood, as these traits paint her as the stark opposite of most female comediennes. It’s no wonder she was chosen for the role of Grumpy Cat in 2014’s “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever” television film!
A Beautiful Smile
While much of Aubrey Plaza’s popularity has to do with her comedic chops and acting talent, it would be remiss not to mention her looks. Typically, Hollywood starlets all follow a trend, starting with an ample bosom and blonde hair. Aubrey Plaza definitely breaks free from this mold thanks to her Latina heritage, sporting dark black hair, slightly darker skin and a smaller build. It’s hard to find any interview or summary of Aubrey Plaza without the words “hot,” “beautiful” or “gorgeous” being worked in.
While Aubrey Plaza would be successful regardless of her looks, they help her draw an audience of younger men, which is a key demographic in Hollywood. On websites such as Reddit, where the demographic skews largely towards younger men, you’ll find that Aubrey Plaza is well-loved; no matter what role she takes, they will be interested. Looks go a long way in Hollywood and Aubrey Plaza’s good looks help her nail key demographics that might otherwise pass on her movies.
Clever Selection of Roles
When you take a look at Aubrey Plaza’s filmography and her list of television appearances, you’ll notice that for a growing star, the list is rather short. What makes Aubrey Plaza one of Hollywood’s next big stars is that she is very selective about the roles she takes. While some actors and actresses will take any role for a paycheck, Aubrey Plaza only chooses roles that she knows she can excel at and with scripts that her worth her time. With such a small but successful list of films under her belt comes a certain seal of approval, as audiences know that when Aubrey Plaza is in a movie, it’s worth checking out.
The proof of this statement is in her work. “Parks & Recreation” went on to be a smash hit that lasted seven seasons, “Monsters University” is one of Pixar’s finest movies while comic book fans loved “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.” In the independent scene, movies like “Safety Not Guaranteed” showed the full range of her acting ability. Even movies like “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever,” which many felt would be a misstep in her career, went on to be highly successful largely in part to her contributions.
One To Keep an Eye On
While many actors and actresses would be content with already landing a role in one of the most popular sitcoms of this generation along with a handful of wildly successful movies, Aubrey Plaza is just getting started. With her unique comedic style, stunning good looks and great wit, Aubrey Plaza has a bright future ahead of her as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
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