Kristen Bell Steps Back From TV Appearance Following Instagram Backlash
Los Angeles, CA – Kristen Bell has been absent from a scheduled television appearance amid ongoing criticism stemming from a recent Instagram post marking her twelfth wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard. the controversy centers on a quote Bell shared from Shepard that many found insensitive, especially given it was posted during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bell and Shepard, known for their candid and often self-deprecating public persona, have been married since 2013 and share two daughters, Lincoln and Delta. The actress’s anniversary post featured a photo of Shepard embracing one of their children and included a quote from her husband: “I would never kill you. Many men have killed their wives at some point. Even if I had every reason to kill you, I would never do it.”
While initial responses to the post where congratulatory,criticism quickly mounted,with social media users labeling the statement “tactless” and “insensitive.” Many pointed out the timing of the post during October, which is designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. Comments accused Bell of trivializing domestic violence and possibly triggering victims.
“Domestic violence is no joke,” one user wrote. “Please remember that this is something real that many people suffer from every day. And the text could be triggering for victims.” Others defended the post, attributing it to the couple’s established dry humor.
Bell and Shepard first met in 2007 and became engaged in 2010. They chose to delay their marriage until same-sex marriage was legalized in California, ultimately marrying in 2013, seven months after the birth of their first daughter. Their second daughter arrived in 2014.
Details surrounding Bell’s absence from the TV appearance have not been officially released, but sources suggest the backlash from the Instagram post played a role in the decision. As of press time, Bell has not publicly addressed the controversy.
