Kristen Bell's Controversial Anniversary Post Sparks Backlash Amid Emmy Nom and SAG Hosting Gig

03/12/2025 2 min
Kristen Bell's Controversial Anniversary Post Sparks Backlash Amid Emmy Nom and SAG Hosting Gig

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Kristin Bell BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Kristen Bell has been in the spotlight over the past several weeks, with developments ranging from professional achievements to personal controversy. Most recently, the actress faced significant backlash following an Instagram post celebrating her 12-year wedding anniversary to actor Dax Shepard. Posted on Friday, October 18th, the 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.'" The post drew considerable criticism from followers who found the messaging tone-deaf and insensitive, particularly given the timing during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to multiple reports, commenters expressed concern that the humor could be triggering for victims of domestic violence. By Sunday, October 20th, Bell had limited who could comment on her Instagram in response to the ongoing backlash. Sources indicate that Bell allegedly has a dark sense of humor and the post was intended as funny between her and Dax, though she reportedly didn't realize it would generate such significant negative attention.On the professional front, Bell has been enjoying career momentum. The 44-year-old was announced as host of the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, marking her second time hosting the prestigious ceremony. The event will take place on February 23, 2025, streaming live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. Bell previously hosted the SAG Awards in 2018, making her only the third host in the ceremony's 31-year history. She expressed enthusiasm about the role, stating she was thrilled to be asked back and honored to celebrate fellow actors.Additionally, Bell attended the 2025 Emmy Awards as both a first-time nominee and presenter, earning a nomination for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Netflix's "Nobody Wants This," the streaming series that has contributed significantly to her recent visibility and career resurgence.Bell and Shepard married in October 2013 and share two daughters, Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10. Despite the recent anniversary post controversy, the couple continues to maintain their public presence through various media appearances and projects.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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