Kristen Bell's anniversary post about husband Dax Shepard comes under fire for insensitivity

The pair recently celebrated 12 years of marriage, but Bell’s caption sparked widespread criticism across social media

Kristen Bell has come under fire online after sharing what many called an inappropriate anniversary post about her husband, Dax Shepard.

The couple recently celebrated 12 years of marriage, but Bell’s choice of caption sparked widespread criticism across social media.

 

 

 

 

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The actor marked the milestone with an Instagram photo of herself cuddling Shepard, writing, “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. Even though I’m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.’❤️”

Although intended as a playful nod to their shared sense of humour, many people found the caption unsettling.

One viral reaction read, “What an odd thing to say,” while another said, “I don’t get it.” Users posted memes and comments expressing confusion and discomfort, with one writing, “May this type of relationship never find me.”

Some pointed out that Bell and Shepard are known for their candid, offbeat humour, but others argued that the joke was poorly timed and inappropriate for a public post. One user commented, “Making it publicly when the amount of women and girls falling victim to femicide is increasing along with the normalisation of misogyny is dangerous and gross.”

Another person said it was particularly insensitive to post such a message “to her 16 million followers, during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, when a girl or woman is killed by a man known to them every 10 minutes.”

While some fans defended Bell, noting that her post reflected the couple’s long-standing humour dynamic, others urged more sensitivity in how public figures use their platforms.

The debate continues online as fans question whether the actress crossed a line with her latest anniversary tribute.