And she's proud of it.
Aubrey Plaza has made many a fashion statement over the years—from her viral, butter-yellow Loewe gown at the 2023 Emmy Awards (or, in internet speak, the “Post-It” dress) to every peek-a-boo underboob moment she’s had in a cut-out gown. However, she just revealed what might be her most shocking and controversial fashion secret to date: she never wears underwear—like ever.
The comedian, known for her dry, deadpan humor, was not joking when it comes to her rule of going commando during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. During the chat, during which she was joined by her My Old Ass co-star Maisy Stella, she experienced discomfort while sitting in her seat, prompting her to reveal her aversion to panties.
"I'm on fire," she said, questioning whether it was her chair, her "old ass," or the lack of undergarments on her nether regions causing the problem. "Maybe I should've worn underwear, but I never do. And then I get fucked,” she added.
The point of the interview was for Plaza, 40, to give Stella, 20, acting advice, and it appears Stella got a lot more tips than she bargained for. The White Lotus star explained why she ditches briefs, along with some "set rules" she likes to follow while filming.
"I feel like acting is all about, you have to have your body in this weird malleable state," Plaza said. "Never have to pee when you're doing a scene. Even if you a little bit are like, 'Maybe I have to pee,' just get it all out. Just get whatever fluids out. Be like an empty vessel. And if you don't wear underwear, it can come out faster. So don't ever wear underwear in life."
Plaza may have declared she "never" wears underwear, but it appears there are a few exceptions to her rule, such as when she goes naked in other ways, like when wearing a see-through dress. For the Megalopolis premiere in New York City earlier this week, Plaza wore black high-waisted underwear under a matching sheer lace gown, velvet blazer,stockings, matching pumps, and a black hat with a lace veil.
She pulled out another pair of undies for a Disney event back in August, which she wore with a coordinating bra under a see-through gown that featured puffed sleeves and a large bedazzled spider web on the chest.