{"id":44488,"date":"2026-04-08T05:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=44488"},"modified":"2026-04-08T05:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:48:02","slug":"times-kristen-bell-and-dax-shepard-defended-their-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=44488","title":{"rendered":"Times Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Defended Their Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Kristen Bell<\/strong><\/a> and Dax Shepard<\/strong><\/a> have never been shy about the realities of their relationship.<\/p>\n

Since tying the knot in 2013, the couple \u2014 who share daughters Lincoln and Delta \u2014 have weathered public scrutiny over everything from controversial social media posts to celebrity hot takes about their pairing. Through it all, both Bell and Shepard have consistently shown up for each other and spoken candidly about the work that goes into their marriage.<\/p>\n

Keep reading for a look back at the key moments, from most recent to earliest:<\/p>\n

Dax Shepard Addresses Kristen Bell\u2019s Controversial Anniversary Post \u2014 April 2026<\/h2>\n

Nearly six months after Kristen Bell stirred up controversy with a wedding anniversary tribute, Dax Shepard finally broke his silence on the drama during the Monday, April 6, episode of his \u201cArmchair Expert\u201d podcast with guest Nikki Glaser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was alerted by someone that this whole thing was happening,\u201d Shepard recalled, brushing off the criticism<\/a> surrounding their marriage after critics of Bell\u2019s October 2025 Instagram post suggested that she walk away and leave their relationship for good. \u201cI didn\u2019t know, and Kristen knew through her publicist but didn\u2019t tell me. So, I actually didn\u2019t know, and this was brought to my attention.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shepard faced backlash after Bell gushed over \u201cthe man who once said to me: \u2018I would never kill you.\u2019 A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I\u2019m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.\u201d She shared the controversial message in honor of the special occasion.<\/p>\n

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\u2019t know where Shepard stood on the topic.<\/p>\n

Kristen Bell Praises Dax Shepard Ahead of SAG Awards \u2014 February 2026<\/h2>\n

As she prepared to host The Actors Awards, Kristen Bell gushed about her husband, Dax Shepard, in an interview with People<\/em>, noting that he uplifts her spirits and never tries to put her down.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s nothing that he won\u2019t do to take care of me<\/a>,\u201d Bell said. \u201cOne 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She added that being married for over a decade is a \u201clong time,\u201d noting, \u201cWe put a lot of work into it and I\u2019m very happy. We\u2019re very supportive of each other and our marriage and our family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristen Bell Reacts After Cher Says She Can \u2018Do Better\u2019 \u2014 January 2026<\/h2>\n

Cher<\/strong> told Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell to their faces that she thought Bell could \u201cdo better<\/a>\u201d in terms of finding a romantic partner during a January 2026 appearance on Shepard\u2019s \u201cArmchair Expert\u201d podcast. The Good Place<\/em> actress didn\u2019t let it go to her head, instead stating that Shepard was \u201calmost too good\u201d for her, telling them both it was a \u201cslow burn\u201d that\u2019s lasted.<\/p>\n

Kristen Bell Compares Her Marriage to Her Show \u2018Nobody Wants This\u2019 \u2014 October 2025<\/h2>\n

During the press tour for season 2 of Nobody Wants This<\/em>, Kristen Bell drew parallels between her marriage and the show\u2019s central romance. \u201cI feel like my real-life husband and I are \u2018opposites attract<\/a>,’\u201d she told People<\/em>, noting they have grown stronger as a couple despite facing constant scrutiny in the public eye.<\/p>\n

That was the same month Bell\u2019s 12th wedding anniversary post to Shepard sparked backlash. The National Network to End Domestic Violence responded to her controversial post, telling Page Six<\/em>, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing funny about domestic violence \u2018jokes\u2019 that trivialize the very real fear, trauma and pain that millions of victims and survivors face each day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dax Shepard Calls Marriage a Success No Matter What \u2014 September 2025<\/h2>\n

During a conversation with Alicia Silverstone on \u201cArmchair Expert,\u201d Dax Shepard declared he would never speak negatively about his marriage with Kristen Bell, even hypothetically.<\/p>\n

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\n Related: <\/span>Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell React to Rumors They\u2019ve \u2018Hosted Orgies\u2019<\/span><\/a>
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\n\t\t\tDax Shepard and Kristen Bell have heard rumors that they\u2019re swingers \u2014 and Bell thinks she knows why. The couple discussed odd headlines they\u2019ve read about themselves during the Monday, August 14, episode of Shepard\u2019s \u201cArmchair Expert\u201d podcast. \u201cThere was one that said we hosted orgies or swingers parties,\u201d Shepard, 48, recalled. Bell, 43, was [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI say this all the time, like, if Kristen and I ever split up, I would only describe this as still an enormously successful relationship<\/a>,\u201d Shepard said. \u201cLike, we loved each other to death. We had these two beautiful children. We had this great time together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristen Bell Defends the Dax Shepard\u2019s Gum Chewing Date Incident \u2014 September 2024<\/h2>\n

During an appearance on The View<\/em>, Kristen Bell defended Dax Shepard\u2019s second date move of taking gum from her mouth and chewing it \u2014 a story that \u201cdivided the hosts\u201d and audience.<\/p>\n

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