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Kristen Bell's Anniversary Quote Sparks Controversy Online

10/20/2025

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Kristen Bell (actress) marked her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard (actor) after she shared a controversial quote from him that drew mixed reactions online.
The quote, "I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point," was intended to celebrate their relationship but prompted criticism, particularly during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bell and Shepard married in 2013 and have two daughters.

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Kristen Bell (actress) marked her 12th wedding anniversary with Dax Shepard (actor) after she shared a controversial quote from him that drew mixed reactions online.
The quote, "I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point," was intended to celebrate their relationship but prompted criticism, particularly during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bell and Shepard married in 2013 and have two daughters.