Dax Shepard has left his four million Instagram followers speechless after posting an X-rated photo of his wife Kristen Bell.
The controversial image has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and celebrities alike, with many expressing shock at the intimate nature of the post.
And this isn’t the first time a famous couple has gone viral for sharing NSFW photos together – just look at Channing Tatum and Jessie J.
The bold Instagram post is characteristic of the couple’s playful relationship dynamic.
Bell and Shepard, who have been married since October 2013 and together for 17 years, are known for their irreverent sense of humor and willingness to share intimate moments with their followers.
Their relationship began in 2007 when they met at a dinner party, and despite an early four-day breakup, they’ve remained committed to each other through various challenges, including Shepard’s struggles with sobriety and the pressures of Hollywood life.
The couple share two daughters, Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 9, and have built a reputation for their honest discussions about marriage, parenting, and the work required to maintain a successful relationship in the public eye, per People.
The 50-year-old actor shared the NSFW photograph to mark Bell’s Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series nomination for her role as Joanne in Netflix‘s hit romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This.
The image shows the 44-year-old actress in a compromising downward dog position in their backyard, wearing nothing but a pair of bright blue knee-high socks.
While sensitive areas were censored in the post, the shocking nature of the image hasn’t been lost on viewers, who have flooded the comments section with a mixture of disbelief and amusement.
Shepard accompanied the provocative photo with a tongue-in-cheek caption that read: “People might not know everything that happens behind the scenes in order to create an Emmy-nominated performance like Kristen’s. This may or may not have been a part of her training, but it felt right. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!”
The post quickly went viral, with celebrity friends and fans alike weighing in on the unconventional tribute. Gwyneth Paltrow simply commented: “Oh my God, Dax,” while other followers attempted to find humor in the situation.
“She’s not naked, people…. she CLEARLY has socks on! God forbid a girl have a hobby,” joked one commenter, while another remarked: “When you want to feel free, but your toes still aren’t ready for that level of commitment.”
Bell’s Emmy nomination comes for her portrayal of Joanne in Nobody Wants This, where she stars opposite Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah Roklov. The show has been praised for its witty dialogue and the undeniable chemistry between its leads.
Interestingly, Shepard has been surprisingly candid about his wife’s on-screen chemistry with Brody. During the New Yorker Festival, when asked about his incredible chemistry with Bell, Shepard unexpectedly responded: “Not as good as her and Brody.”
He went on to describe a particular kissing scene between Bell and Brody as ‘the very best kissing scene ever, ever put on film,’ adding with characteristic humor: “My best friend goes, ‘Does she ever kiss you like that?’ No, I didn’t even know she could kiss like that.”
As the 77th Emmy Awards approach on September 14, Bell faces stiff competition in the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series category, going up against established stars like Ayo Edebiri from The Bear, Jean Smart from Hacks, and Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary, per Variety.
