Dax Shepard Vows to Never Speak Ill of Kristen Bell If They Ever Divorce
Dax Shepard has vowed he will never utter a negative word regarding his union with Kristen Bell, should their relationship conclude in the future.
The 50-year-old actor expressed this sentiment while discussing Alicia Silverstone’s two-decade marriage to her former spouse, Chris Jarecki, on the Monday, September 8, installment of his “Armchair Expert” podcast.
“I frequently state that, should Kristen and I ever part ways, I would nonetheless characterize our bond as an overwhelmingly successful relationship,” Shepard conveyed to Silverstone, 48, and cohost Monica Padman. “For instance, we adored each other deeply. We were blessed with two wonderful children. We shared many memorable moments.”
The Zathura star further elaborated that he would perceive it as “disrespecting” his marriage if he failed to acknowledge the joyous periods they experienced.
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Shepard and Bell, 45, exchanged vows in October 2013, following a six-year courtship. Their daughter Lincoln, now 12, arrived in March 2013, with their second daughter, Delta, now 10, born in December 2014.
While Shepard and Bell’s marital journey has largely been a triumph, it hasn’t been devoid of obstacles. The pair candidly discussed their contrasting personalities and the difficulties these differences introduced into their relationship in a 2019 People magazine cover feature.
“We absolutely had to put significant effort into our partnership because we both possess an extreme, almost painfully stubborn nature, and our temperaments are largely divergent,” Shepard commented. “My thought was, ‘That is the most outstanding personality I’ve ever encountered in a woman. I must be in its presence. I desire to be near it even at 80, but what’s the method?’”
Bell reiterated his thoughts in a 2024 discussion with E!.
“I wed my complete inverse,” the Veronica Mars star revealed. “We represent the exact opposite of one another. Our disagreements span every conceivable topic, yet a fundamental trust we’ve established anchors us and is rather invigorated by our differing perspectives.”
Bell further stated that “engaging in a relationship with someone dissimilar to you, or with whom you share few commonalities, compels personal development.”
Regarding Silverstone, she was united in matrimony with Jarecki, 48, from 2005 until 2018. (Their courtship commenced in 1997.) The estranged couple welcomed their son Bear, currently 14, in May 2011.
Notwithstanding their separation, Silverstone mentioned on “Armchair Expert” that she dislikes referring to Jarecki as her “ex-husband.”
“It has such a dreadful ring to it. The individual to whom I was married for two decades,” she remarked, subsequently asserting that she would “forever hold deep affection for him.”
“He resides directly across the street from me, incidentally,” Silverstone appended. “Previously, he lived further down the street, but he’s now moved opposite my home. My love for him will endure.”
Silverstone also confessed that her canine companion frequently attempts to visit Jarecki’s residence during their strolls, and upon Jarecki opening the door in his undergarments, she begins “observing all the attributes” that initially drew her to him during their marital years.
“I am confident we both retain an attraction for one another,” she proceeded. “We share a mutual love. And he was my companion for over two decades.”
While Silverstone described parting ways with Jarecki as “devastating,” she affirmed it was the correct course of action, and they now “masterfully coparent.”
“I feel truly fortunate that we possess such an excellent… we’re remarkably adept at coparenting together,” Silverstone effusively told Us Weekly in an exclusive November 2018 interview. “We both spend time with [our son] Bear, unless I’m filming something where his presence isn’t feasible, though he typically accompanies me regardless.”
She concluded, “It’s impossible to instruct anyone on how to make their relationship or situation function effectively. For us, it simply works. We both adore our son, don’t we? We both desire to be present with our son and we also maintain affection for each other.”
