Overview

• Bell marked 12 years of marriage by posting a photo with a caption quoting Dax Shepard saying he would "never kill" her despite being "heavily incentivized."
• Comments on Instagram and coverage from BuzzFeed and Cosmopolitan describe the caption as insensitive and triggering for survivors.
• The post went viral with memes and bewildered reactions, with many citing October’s awareness campaign as heightening the concern.
• Bell has not issued a public apology or detailed response, and the caption remains unchanged on her Instagram account.
• Some supporters argued the line reflects the couple’s private humor, though critics countered that sharing it to millions of followers was inappropriate.