Although her flavor of acting is disaffection, it's impossible not to feel affected by Aubrey Plazawhen she's on-screen. Across a variety of genres in film and television, Plaza's relatable brand of sarcastic humor has turned her into a modern icon. In prestigious ensemble shows like The White Lotus, where she received her first Emmy nomination, and bizarre cinematic curios like Megalopolis, Plaza's impact is always unmistakable, and she is frequently the stand-out star of the bunch. 2009, when she began her stint as April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation, was a watershed year for Plaza. The debut of the NBC mockumentary coincided with her breakout film role in the star-studded, deeply meditative dramedy, Funny People. Writer-director Judd Apatow's ability to discover new talent in the comedy world in the 2000s was unmatched. In a film starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann, Plaza still managed to steal the show.