Kristen Bell Celebrates Husband Dax Shepard's 21 Years of Sobriety

In September 2025, Kristen Bell, 45, took to Instagram to celebrate a significant milestone in her husband Dax Shepard's life – 21 years of sobriety. The Emmy-nominated actress shared several touching photos of Shepard, 50, embracing their daughters, Delta, 10, and Lincoln, 12, as well as a sweet snapshot of the couple kissing.

Bell's caption expressed her gratitude and admiration for Shepard's journey, writing, "This is what 21 years of sobriety looks like. 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 💕."

Shepard's sobriety journey has not been without its challenges. In 2020, he publicly shared that he had relapsed after a motorcycle accident, during which he began using painkillers. However, with the support of his wife and loved ones, Shepard was able to get back on track and continue his recovery.

According to Bell, Shepard is "addicted to growth" and committed to evolving. "He was like, 'I don't want to risk this family and I did, so let's put new things in place to make sure it doesn't happen again,'" Bell recalled her husband saying.

Shepard's decision to be open about his relapse was partly inspired by a conversation with actor Bradley Cooper, who encouraged him to share his story and help others who may be struggling with similar issues.

As Shepard celebrates this remarkable milestone, his journey serves as an inspiration to those facing their own battles with addiction, reminding us that recovery is an ongoing process that requires courage, resilience, and the support of loved ones.