Kristen Bell faced criticism for a controversial post she shared on her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard. The actress celebrated the occasion on her Instagram by posting a photo of herself sitting on Shepard’s lap and embracing him. In the caption, she recounted a statement he made to her, 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 were quick to express shock and disapproval, noting that the post coincided with Domestic Violence Awareness month. Some followers called her words insensitive and highlighted the seriousness of domestic violence issues, with one user mentioning the prevalence of femicide in the Netherlands.
Despite the backlash, some fans extended congratulations to the couple, praising them as the best. Kristen and Dax tied the knot in 2013 and have two daughters together, Lincoln and Delta.
Earlier this year, Dax celebrated Kristen’s Emmy nomination by sharing a playful photo of her doing nude yoga in their backyard on social media. The post humorously suggested it was part of her preparation for the nomination. The Mirror has contacted Kristen’s representatives for a response.
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