Kristen Bell's Instagram post celebrating her 12th wedding anniversary with husband Dax Shephard inadvertently stirred up a storm of online criticism with a three-sentence message that left many followers perplexed and offended. The 45-year-old actress, known for her role in "The Good Place," wrapped her arms around the beloved "Armchair Expert" podcast host in a heartwarming photo, but her words proved to be a delicate balancing act.
Bell recalled a quip Shephard had once made: "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." While some fans appreciated the sentimental tone, others were outraged, accusing Bell of trivializing a serious issue.
"Congratulations! But worldwide, a woman is killed every ten minutes by their partner," one user wrote, adding the hashtag #stopviolencagainstwomen. "Domestic violence isn't a joke," echoed another, while a third follower asked, "Is this... supposed to be funny?"
An Instagram user who had survived domestic violence commented, "This is crazy to joke about. Sincerely, someone who's grateful to have survived." Another fan expressed their displeasure, saying, "This is tone deaf and offensive during any month."
Bell's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The couple's love story began at a dinner party for a mutual friend in 2007, where Shepard texted Bell weeks later, saying, "I violated your privacy and got your number from Shauna. How do you feel about that?" Bell recalled feeling a flutter of excitement, realizing she had fallen in love with him before he even knew it himself. They married in 2013 and are proud parents to daughters Lincoln and Delta.
