Kristen Bell’s recent Instagram post celebrating her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard has become a focal point of heated discussion online. While many fans and celebrities found humor in her caption, others deemed it inappropriate given its timing.
Anniversary Tribute Sparks Controversy
On the weekend of her anniversary, Bell shared a heartfelt photo of herself with Shepard. In the post, she described her husband with a peculiar caption. She wrote, “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.’❤️”
This post quickly garnered significant attention, attracting nearly 670,000 likes and over 3,700 comments. While several celebrities offered positive feedback, not all responses were favorable.
Mixed Reactions from Celebrities and Followers
Among those who reacted positively were Bell’s co-stars and fellow actors. Comments from the likes of Mae Whitman, Seth Green, and Mary Steenburgen expressed their amusement. For example, Whitman commented, “Only because we’d never let him get away with it ❤️” while Mandel joked, “He should write for Hallmark.”
However, some of Bell’s followers were deeply concerned by the tone of her message. Many highlighted the timing of the post during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, questioning the appropriateness of her words.
Criticism Related to Domestic Violence Awareness
Comments criticizing Bell’s post emphasized the severity of the subject matter. Notably, one highly-liked comment stated, “Kristen, there’s no way you posted this during domestic violence awareness month.” Another comment echoed these sentiments, stressing the upsetting nature of her words in light of ongoing domestic violence issues.
The backlash extended beyond Instagram. Discussions about the post surfaced on X, where one user noted that a woman is killed by her partner every 10 minutes, questioning Bell’s judgment in sharing such a caption with millions of followers.
Continued Discussion on Social Media
The discourse around Bell’s anniversary post highlights a broader conversation regarding sensitivity in public statements. As of now, Kristen Bell has not addressed the criticisms surrounding her post.
