Kristen Bell faced criticism for a controversial social media post on her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard. The actress shared a photo on Instagram showing her sitting on Shepard’s lap, with a caption that some found insensitive. In the post, Bell quoted Shepard saying, “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.”
Fans expressed shock and disapproval, noting that the post coincided with Domestic Violence Awareness month. Some comments highlighted the seriousness of domestic violence, with one user mentioning the frequency of femicide cases in the Netherlands.
Despite the backlash, some users congratulated the couple, calling them the best and finding the post romantic. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, who tied the knot in 2013, have two daughters together.
Earlier this year, Dax Shepard celebrated Kristen’s Emmy nomination by posting a revealing photo of her doing yoga in their backyard. The playful post garnered attention, with Shepard joking about the behind-the-scenes efforts that contribute to Kristen’s acclaimed performances.
The Mirror has contacted Kristen Bell’s representatives for comment on the matter.