2007: Initial Meeting and Dating

Kristen Bell reportedly did not recognize Dax Shepard at their first meeting.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard met in 2007 at a mutual friend’s dinner party. Initially, there were no sparks, with Bell feeling indifferent and Shepard skeptical of Bell’s cheerful demeanor.

2009: Engagement Announcement

Dax Shepard proposed to Kristen Bell after wrapping up the filming of ‘When in Rome.’

Dax Shepard proposed to Kristen Bell in December 2009, encouraged by their friend Jason Bateman. They confirmed their engagement at the Grammys in February 2010.

March 2013: Birth of Their First Child

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard share two children.

The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Lincoln, on March 28, 2013.

June 2013: Bell Proposes to Shepard

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have been married for more than a decade.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision on DOMA, Kristen Bell proposed to Dax Shepard, supporting marriage equality.

October 2013: Courthouse Wedding

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard spent less than $200 on their wedding.

The couple married in a simple courthouse ceremony in Beverly Hills on October 17, 2013.

December 2014: Second Child’s Arrival

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard reportedly did not want a second child.

The couple welcomed their second child in December 2014.

2015: Sharing Their Therapy Journey

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s relationship was ‘not perfect.’

Since 2015, Bell and Shepard have been open about attending couples therapy to strengthen their relationship.

December 2018: Cheating Allegations

Dax Shepard responded to the accusations.

September 2023: Bell Praises Their Marriage

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have also worked together in businesses.

Bell spoke about the shared goals that strengthen their marriage.

October 2025: Celebrating 12 Years of Marriage

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have not responded to the backlash.

On October 17, Bell celebrated their anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post.