Actor Dax Shepard has responded to a wave of online commentary about his marriage to actress Kristen Bell, describing the discourse as “deeply insulting” to his wife, according to a report from Vulture.
The remarks follow social media criticism in which some users characterized Shepard as “controlling” and “abusive” toward Bell. Several outlets, including People, Yahoo and Cleveland.com, have reported on the online reaction and on Shepard’s response to it.
According to the headlines of those reports, Shepard rejected the characterization of his relationship, and Bell has also addressed the rumors publicly. One report describes claims circulating online that the couple’s relationship is “much worse than they’re letting on.” Those claims are unverified, and the available coverage does not present evidence supporting them.
Shepard and Bell, both prominent figures in film and television, have long been publicly open about their relationship. That visibility has often made their marriage a subject of public conversation and, at times, speculation.
Representatives for the couple have not been quoted in the coverage reviewed for this article. This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
Sources: Vulture, Yahoo, Cleveland.com, People.com, via Google News.
