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Headline: Aubrey Plaza Celebrates “Most Famous Delawarean” Title in the Most Delaware Way Possible!
So, how does Aubrey Plaza, our favorite actress and Wilmington native, celebrate being crowned “Most Famous Delawarean” (again!) in our recent Delaware Online/The News Journal poll? Think scrapple eating contest? A tour of all the DuPont mansions?
Nope! She went bigger.
She brought Delaware to national television!
The “Parks and Rec” star (and Ursuline Academy grad) was a guest on “The Drew Barrymore Show” recently, and Drew and her team pulled off the ultimate surprise: a full-on Delaware-themed episode!
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“This is like a Delaware fever dream,” Plaza exclaimed, clearly delighted (and maybe a little overwhelmed). She’s currently starring in Ethan Coen’s play “Let’s Love,” but for one day, it was all about the First State.
First up: fellow Wilmington icon, Valerie Bertinelli (“One Day at a Time,” “Hot in Cleveland”) popped out, sash in hand, to officially crown Aubrey… with a “Most Famous Delawarean” sash! But that wasn’t all – she also brought a legit box of Grotto Pizza, which they, of course, shared with Drew.
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But the Delaware love didn’t stop there. Kathy Buterbaugh, the production manager for the Wilmington Drama League (where a young Aubrey Plaza first caught the acting bug at age 12 in “Hansel and Gretel”) was also on hand to surprise Plaza. Talk about a blast from the past!
Honestly, the only thing missing was a cameo from President Biden himself!
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Caption: From left, actress and Wilmington native Valerie Bertinelli, Drew Barrymore, actress and Wilmington native Aubrey Plaza and Wilmington Drama League production manager Kathy Buterbaugh appear on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Oct. 10, 2025.
Speaking of the President, even though he didn’t show, Aubrey couldn’t resist a little playful jab at him, continuing her running joke about beating him in our “Most Famous Delawarean” poll.
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“He even lost to me when he was the sitting vice president,” she said with that signature Aubrey Plaza smirk. “I beat him every year. And it tortures him inside. I’m sure that’s all he thinks about at night.” (We’re sure he takes it in stride, Aubrey!).
And Plaza, sporting a witch hat to promote her new kids’ book, “Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party,” declared, “I will reign as queen of Delaware forever!” We’re not arguing!
Wilmington Royalty: Valerie Bertinelli and Aubrey Plaza Meet (Again!)
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Caption: Actress and Wilmington native Aubrey Plaza, left, appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Oct. 10, 2025, to promote her latest children’s book, “Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party.”
The moment Bertinelli walked on stage, Plaza was visibly shocked. Bertinelli put the sash over Plaza’s head with a funny quip.
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“I could have taken this from you 40 years ago,” Bertinelli joked. Plaza hilariously agreed: “They didn’t do the poll 40 years ago, but you would have won.”
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And that Grotto’s Pizza? Apparently, it was still warm! “Oh, my God, is that Grotto’s?!” Plaza exclaimed.
Bertinelli, however, might be in danger of having her Delaware credentials revoked. She confessed, “I’m not a very good Delawarean because I don’t know this place.” (Gasp!)
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Maybe that’s why she landed in 10th place in the poll, behind the likes of Dave Tiberi, Biden, and even E.I. du Pont!
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Caption: From left, Drew Barrymore, Aubrey Plaza and Valerie Bertinelli eat Grotto Pizza on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Oct. 10, 2025.
But Bertinelli redeemed herself with a positive review of the iconic Delaware pizza. So maybe she’s safe after all.
Barrymore was also wowed by the famous Grotto’s sauce swirl.
“I have to give it up to Grotto’s for the way they sauce,” the actress said. “There’s a lot of love in that swirl.”
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Kathy Buterbaugh Takes on “The Barrymore Show”
Buterbaugh told us she flew to New York for the taping (her first joint TV appearance with Plaza!) and was amazed to see how Plaza handled the whirlwind of attention.
“Aubrey is just still Aubrey. There we were in the dressing room, surrounded by producers and personal assistants and security. And Aubrey is just still as genuine as she has always been,” Buterbaugh said. “I think that’s part of the reason she’s such an amazing performer. Her acting and her interacting come from an authentic place inside. It’s a great part of why I love her and I’m so proud of her.”
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Plaza returned the love on the show, heaping praise on Buterbaugh before the big surprise reveal.
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“She changed my life. She taught me all my witchy ways and my acting ways,” Plaza said.
And after all these years, they’re still close! Plaza even co-headlined a Wilmington Drama League fundraiser with Johnny Gallagher Jr. back in 2017 as a favor to Buterbaugh.
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“She’s never forgotten where she comes from,” Buterbaugh said. “She’s always been a comedic masterclass.”
Have a story idea? Contact Ryan Cormier of Delaware Online/The News Journal at rcormier@delawareonline.com or (302) 324-2863. Follow him on Facebook (@ryancormier) and X (@ryancormier).
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