Kristen Bell’s Controversial Anniversary Message to Dax Shepard: ‘I Wouldn’t Kill You’

Kristen Bell’s recent anniversary message to her husband, Dax Shepard, has sparked considerable debate. On October 17, she shared a photo on Instagram to commemorate their 12th wedding anniversary. The post’s caption read: “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.’”

Mixed Reactions and Context

The actress’s message received a mixed response from followers. While some fans joined in the humor, others criticized it for being inappropriate, especially given that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Supportive Comments

• Howie Mandel remarked on the post, saying, “He should write for Hallmark.”
• Mae Whitman, a co-star of Shepard in “Parenthood,” added, “Only because we’d never let him get away with it .”
• Others like Zoey Deutch and Mary Steenburgen also expressed their support, with Steenburgen stating, “Oh man. We are laughing so hard!!!!.”

Critical Responses

• Some commenters found the remark tone-deaf, with one individual stating, “This is tone deaf and offensive during any month.”
• Others simply expressed discomfort, using terms like “yikes” in reaction to the post.

The controversy is heightened by alarming statistics from the UN about domestic violence. According to the report titled “Femicides in 2023: Global Estimates of Intimate Partner/Family Member Femicides,” an estimated 140 women and girls are murdered daily by intimate partners or close relatives.

Anniversary Details

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard married in 2013 and are parents to two daughters, Lincoln, aged 12, and Delta, aged 10. Just before their anniversary, Bell humorously confessed to forgetting the date during an interview on October 16 at the premiere of “Nobody Wants This,” expressing relief that Shepard had also forgotten.

Support Resources

For those affected by domestic violence, help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 800-799-7233 or by texting “START” to 88788.

This event has highlighted the delicate balance of humor and sensitivity surrounding domestic issues, especially in a public forum. As people engage with content on social media, such discussions will likely continue to foster debate.