Dax Shepard Admits to 'Neglecting' Wife Kristen Bell on Valentine's Day

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Dax Shepard, the co-host of the 'Armchair Expert' podcast, confessed to his listeners that he 'definitely neglected' his wife, actress Kristen Bell, on this past Valentine's Day. Instead, Shepard said he 'went all out' for their two daughters, Lincoln and Delta, spending 'several hours' on a grand gesture for them and making them homemade cards. Shepard acknowledged that his focus on the girls meant his wife and his own mother, who was visiting, were left with a 'less-than-exciting' holiday.

Why it matters

Shepard's admission highlights the challenges of balancing family responsibilities, especially on holidays meant to celebrate romantic partnerships. While his daughters were clearly a priority, his neglect of his wife of nearly 10 years raises questions about maintaining a healthy marriage amidst the demands of parenthood.

The details

During the 'Fact Check' segment of his podcast, Shepard told listeners that he 'went all out' for Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 11, his daughters with Bell. 'My girls are my Valentines. ... All my resources went to the little ones,' he said, noting that his own mother, Laura Labo, also got the 'short end of the stick' as a result. Shepard said he spent 'several hours' on a grand gesture for the girls, including getting them heart-shaped pool floats and making them handmade cards.

• On Valentine's Day 2026, Shepard neglected his wife Kristen Bell.

What they’re saying

What’s next

It's unclear if Shepard plans to make it up to his wife Kristen Bell for his Valentine's Day neglect, but the couple has weathered many ups and downs in their nearly 20-year relationship and is likely to find a way to reconnect.