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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have always been transparent about the nuances of their relationship.
Since their wedding in 2013, the couple—parents to daughters Lincoln and Delta—have navigated public attention concerning everything from their social media presence to celebrity commentary on their relationship. Despite the spotlight, Bell and Shepard have consistently supported each other, openly discussing the effort required to maintain their marriage.
Join us as we revisit some significant moments in their relationship, starting from the most recent:
Dax Shepard Addresses Kristen Bell’s Controversial Anniversary Post — April 2026
About six months after Kristen Bell faced backlash for a wedding anniversary post, Dax Shepard addressed the topic on the April 6 episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast, featuring guest Nikki Glaser.
“Someone tipped me off about the situation,” Shepard recounted, dismissing the criticism following Bell’s October 2025 Instagram post that led some to suggest she should end their marriage. “I wasn’t aware, and Kristen knew through her publicist but didn’t inform me. So, I actually found out later when it was brought to my attention.”
Kristen Bell’s recent anniversary post for husband Dax Shepard has left the internet divided. On Friday, October 17, the actress marked a milestone in her marriage by sharing a photo of Shepard, 50, hugging one of their daughters. “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: ‘I would never kill you. […]
Shepard faced backlash after Bell gushed over “the man who once said to me: ‘I would never kill you.’ A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I’m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.” She shared the controversial message in honor of the special occasion.
Glaser revealed she had initially planned to poke fun at the situation during the 2026 Golden Globe Awards in January 2026, but cut it because she didn’t know where Shepard stood on the topic.
Kristen Bell Praises Dax Shepard Ahead of SAG Awards — February 2026
As she prepared to host The Actors Awards, Kristen Bell gushed about her husband, Dax Shepard, in an interview with People, noting that he uplifts her spirits and never tries to put her down.
“There’s nothing that he won’t do to take care of me,” Bell said. “One thing that I love so much about being married to him is that he is never allergic to me shining more and more. He never gets insecure about it.”
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
She added that being married for over a decade is a “long time,” noting, “We put a lot of work into it and I’m very happy. We’re very supportive of each other and our marriage and our family.”
Kristen Bell Reacts After Cher Says She Can ‘Do Better’ — January 2026
Cher told Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell to their faces that she thought Bell could “do better” in terms of finding a romantic partner during a January 2026 appearance on Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. The Good Place actress didn’t let it go to her head, instead stating that Shepard was “almost too good” for her, telling them both it was a “slow burn” that’s lasted.
Kristen Bell Compares Her Marriage to Her Show ‘Nobody Wants This’ — October 2025
During the press tour for season 2 of Nobody Wants This, Kristen Bell drew parallels between her marriage and the show’s central romance. “I feel like my real-life husband and I are ‘opposites attract,’” she told People, noting they have grown stronger as a couple despite facing constant scrutiny in the public eye.
That was the same month Bell’s 12th wedding anniversary post to Shepard sparked backlash. The National Network to End Domestic Violence responded to her controversial post, telling Page Six, “There’s nothing funny about domestic violence ‘jokes’ that trivialize the very real fear, trauma and pain that millions of victims and survivors face each day.”
Dax Shepard Calls Marriage a Success No Matter What — September 2025
During a conversation with Alicia Silverstone on “Armchair Expert,” Dax Shepard declared he would never speak negatively about his marriage with Kristen Bell, even hypothetically.
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell have heard rumors that they’re swingers — and Bell thinks she knows why. The couple discussed odd headlines they’ve read about themselves during the Monday, August 14, episode of Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. “There was one that said we hosted orgies or swingers parties,” Shepard, 48, recalled. Bell, 43, was […]
“I say this all the time, like, if Kristen and I ever split up, I would only describe this as still an enormously successful relationship,” Shepard said. “Like, we loved each other to death. We had these two beautiful children. We had this great time together.”
Kristen Bell Defends the Dax Shepard’s Gum Chewing Date Incident — September 2024
During an appearance on The View, Kristen Bell defended Dax Shepard’s second date move of taking gum from her mouth and chewing it — a story that “divided the hosts” and audience.
“I personally thought it was very cute and it was the indicator, after we had been talking and chatting for awhile and I was like, ‘Oh, this guy’s kinda cute and special,’” Bell said. “And then I guess I was being flirty and took it out of my mouth and then he took it. And I was like, ‘Well…’ I said, ‘Understood.’”
Kristen Bell Denies Claims She and Dax Shepard Can’t Stand Each Other — February 2021
Kristen Bell set the record straight after seeing a negative remark about herself and Dax Shepard. “Every piece of news I see about them talks about how they just can’t f***ng stand each other, constantly fight, now this dude is apparently objectifying her as well. just what’s the point?” a social media user wrote via Instagram in February 2021.
Bell fired back at the commenter, “We adore each other, we just try to always be honest about how marriage, or companionship in any form, is hard sometimes.” She added, “You cant always be in control, or right, and its important to us that we lead with the honesty of your ‘ perfect match ‘ being a myth. You gotta work hard to love yourself, and love other humans. Xo.”