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Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell’s love is an open door.
The Armchair Expert host and Frozen actress rang in the new year alongside their daughters Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 11, as they enjoyed a celebration with family and friends.
“Bonkers fun New Years,” Dax shared on Instagram Jan. 1 alongside several snaps of himself and Kristen. “Also we’re laughing because our daughter had all four fingers over all three lenses and yet somehow it took! May all of 2026 go this way.”
Kristen, 45, wrote in her husband’s comments, “Love love loved this adventure!!!”
The Veronica Mars alum also shared her own photos from the evening, writing, “Family 2026.”
Kristen—who wed Dax during an intimate ceremony in 2013—has often reflected on how she and the 51-year-old have maintained their loving marriage in the public eye.
“I don’t like the idea that you’re looking for your perfect puzzle piece because you also have to become a puzzle piece that fits with someone else,” Kristen said on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live in October. “So if you find two people that are like, ‘Yeah, we’re going to make this work and that means we’re going to compromise constantly and those compromises should work well for both of us.'”
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She added, “Sometimes it’s going to ebb and sometimes it’s going to flow, but we’re not going to have checks and balances because we’re going to realize it’s not me against you, it’s us against the world.'”
And it helps that she and Dax “understand each other’s highs and lows and excitements and complaints.”
“We’re both creative,” she continued, “so we can get deep into some random conversation and just feel like we’re creating something together.”
Ultimately, she’s thankful for how she and Dax have navigated their relationship and that they both work hard to ensure their marriage is a success.
“I am glad I chose my husband,” she said, “because he has a commitment to growth at all times.”
For a look back at Kristen and Dax’s sweet love story, keep reading.
Amour
Dax Shepard shared a kiss with daughters Lincoln and Delta, who were dressed in chic French-style ensembles that included striped tees and berets. Kristen Bell captioned the post in honor of her husband’s birthday in January 2025, “I cannot imagine life without you.”
Best Buds
Kristen had a rosy time going “flower farming” with her girls during a trip to S.E. Daugherty & Sons Farms in Nashville, Tenn., in July 2025.
Setting Sail
Delta and Lincoln took in the sunset view with their furry friend in summer 2025. As Kristen put it in her Instagram post, “Lake life : 5 out of 5 jalapeños.”
Spreading the Love
The Parenthood alum gave a kiss to his daughter while out to dinner.
Milestone Moments
Kristen provided a glimpse at their family bond while honoring Dax’s sobriety anniversary in September 2025.
“This is what 21 years of sobriety looks like,” she wrote. “Lots of hugging. Hugging everyone and everything. Hugging life. Thank you for getting sober, @daxshepard. I am eternally grateful to have you. We all are.”
Warm Embrace
The father-daughter duo cuddled during a sweet moment in another snap.
Tough Moments
The family got emotional while sharing an embrace at school.
Big Girl
Dax proved he’s the ultimate girl dad while sharing a hug with his kiddo, clan in lemon pajamas.
Ferry Impressive Hug
When his daughter got too tired on a boat outing, Dax carried her on his lap as he sat at the wheel.
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