Dax Shepard had a lot to say about the “deeply insulting” narrative surrounding his marriage with Kristen Bell. The podcast host broke his silence on accusations that have followed him for over a year.
Dax Shepard says public claims about his marriage with Kristen Bell crossed a line
Dax Shepard addressed public accusations about his marriage with Kristen Bell during the Nov. 9 episode of his Armchair Expert podcast. The actor pushed back against claims that he is “controlling” and “abusive” toward his wife. He described the online narrative as having “a level of unjustness.”
The controversy stemmed from Bell’s Oct. 26 podcast appearance. She shared that Shepard flirts with her by complimenting waiters and waitresses during dinner dates. However, Shepard said her comments were misconstrued by the media and online audiences.
“I’m finding the dude that I don’t think has had a compliment in a while and tell him I love his shoes,” Shepard clarified. “It’s always somebody that I want to make their day.” He emphasized that these compliments serve as his way of flirting with Bell.
Shepard also addressed the broader accusations about his behavior at home. “I don’t ever yell at my children. I don’t swear at them. I don’t yell at my wife,” he said. The 51-year-old described dedicating his life to being the opposite of certain men he grew up around.
The podcast host also defended Bell against the implications of the accusations. “I find it deeply insulting to my wife additionally,” Shepard continued. “She’s sitting in a house with her two daughters and modeling some abusive relationship? It’s very offensive to her.”
Shepard acknowledged that the recurring negative media cycles have taken a toll. “When we’re now on year two of now there’s a new [story], it just starts making me think, is this now my role?” he said. Co-host Monica Padman noted that publications twist content for clicks despite the original context being clear.
