Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Reflect on Their Breakup with Kids
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s daughters had a less-than-thrilled reaction upon discovering their parents’ past breakup. The couple, appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to promote their film, discussed how their kids, Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10, responded to the on-screen portrayal of their breakup.
The film “Hit and Run,” which Shepard wrote, loosely draws from their relationship, depicting both their love story and the brief separation they experienced.
“I think any parent knows children often show little interest in our lives. But they wanted to see this movie because it reflects our love,” Shepard noted, adding that at the time of filming, they were childless and focused solely on each other.
Bell shared that she enjoyed the scenes showcasing their characters as young lovers, but felt uncomfortable during the breakup parts. “They were really upset,” Shepard confirmed, adding that he was somewhat amused that his kids were angrier at Bell’s character than at him. “They thought she was in the wrong, and I found that quite funny,” he said.
Despite the film’s more adult themes, their kids found it entertaining. “They loved it, which was interesting,” Shepard remarked, reflecting on their kids’ sense of humor and maturity.
Bell mentioned it had been a long time since they last watched the movie together. Shepard jokingly stated the film had “aged like fine wine.”
Bell and Shepard met back in 2007 during a birthday dinner and later reconnected at a hockey game, bonding over their shared Michigan roots.
After dating for three months, Shepard ended their relationship when Bell wasn’t ready to commit. She appreciated his honesty despite her disappointment, recalling, “He told me, ‘Not right now. You’re great, but I’m still dating someone else.’”
However, their separation was brief, lasting only four days, with Shepard eventually realizing he missed Bell. By 2009, they were engaged, and their family grew with the birth of two daughters following their wedding in 2013.
