10 Things You Didn't Know About Aubrey Plaza

6. She Based Her Parks And Recreation Character On Her Sister

Without a doubt, Plaza's rise to fame is largely down to her success on Parks And Rec, though she owes a family member for the inspiration behind her character. The actress has two younger sisters Renee and Natalie, with the latter providing plenty of ammunition for Plaza's brutally witty April. She told Latina Magazine: "One time I heard her call someone 'schwasty,' and I was like, 'Natalie, what does that mean?' And she was like, 'You know, schwasty.' And I was like, 'No, I don't know.' But I'm gonna use it."