Overview
- On the Jan. 5 Armchair Expert episode, Cher joined host Dax Shepard with Kristen Bell present for a candid exchange about Bell’s choice of partner.
- Cher reiterated that Bell is the “better half” and added, “The truth is, I trust her. So you must have something that I don’t see,” later telling Shepard, “You seem like a good dad.”
- Shepard responded that he is “not threatened by her shining,” saying Bell’s success makes their relationship stronger.
- Bell praised Shepard as “almost too good for me,” described him as a “slow burn,” and agreed he is “the best dad there ever was.”
- Coverage noted Cher and Bell’s bond from co-starring in 2010’s Burlesque and referenced renewed attention to Bell’s October 2025 anniversary post that drew criticism from advocates.