Kristen Bell’s recent Instagram post on her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard has sparked mixed reactions. Find out how her bold joke about her husband has divided fans.
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard recently marked 12 years of marriage, but their anniversary celebration took an unexpected turn on social media. Bell shared a humorous post that included a comment her husband made to her, which left some fans shocked.
The couple, who share two daughters, Lincoln (12) and Delta (10), tied the knot on October 7, 2013, after dating for six years. Known for their candidness about their personal lives, including topics like sex, parenting, and family dynamics, the couple’s anniversary post took a bold and edgy turn.
In the Instagram post, which featured a picture of Bell and Shepard sharing a hug, Bell wrote, “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: ‘I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point.’” She continued, “‘Even though I’m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would’ 💖.”
While Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are known for their open relationship and quirky sense of humor, some fans found the joke unsettling, with several expressing discomfort on social media.
Reactions to Kristen Bell’s Post: A Divided Response
Many of Bell’s followers are accustomed to the couple’s humorous, sometimes daring, posts, but this anniversary message raised some eyebrows. Some fans on Reddit reacted by pointing out that while the couple’s humor might work for them privately, sharing it with the public might not always be appropriate. One commenter noted, “My husband and I say out-of-pocket stuff to each other because we know it’s a joke, but we don’t tell people. Especially not strangers.”
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Others agreed, expressing that although they understood the humor behind the joke, they weren’t amused by it being shared with the world. One fan commented, “I’m glad they get each other’s humor. And I’m glad I do not,” while another added, “Making these kinds of jokes in private when you know each other well can be completely fine, but telling the rest of the world is just weird.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Bell and Shepard continue to embrace their unique approach to sharing personal moments with fans.
A Heartfelt Anniversary: More Than Just Jokes
Despite the controversy over her bold post, Bell also shared a heartfelt message honoring Shepard’s 21 years of sobriety. In an Instagram caption alongside images of Shepard hugging their daughters, she wrote, “This is what 21 years of sobriety looks like. Lots of hugging. Hugging everyone and everything. Hugging life. Thank you for getting sober, @daxshepard. I am eternally grateful to have you. We all are.”
Bell’s support for her husband’s journey towards sobriety has earned praise from many of her followers, showing the depth of their relationship beyond the jokes and playful banter.
Kristen and Dax’s Open Relationship
Bell and Shepard are no strangers to sharing intimate details about their marriage. Earlier this year, Bell made waves when she told E! News, “Even if Dax hooks up with the most beautiful person in the world at work, I know he’s committed to our family.” This comment, though controversial, showcases the couple’s open and honest communication, which has become a hallmark of their relationship.
