Kristen Bell Faces Backlash Over 'Domestic Violence Joke' on 12th Anniversary

Hollywood actress Kristen Bell is facing significant backlash for a social media post celebrating her 12th wedding anniversary.

Bell shared a photo with her husband, Dax Shepard, and captioned it: "Happy 12th anniversary to the man who swore he would never betray me. While it may be tempting, he has not. Many men have killed their wives at some point, but he promised not to kill me, even when strongly tempted."

Published during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the post quickly drew criticism. Netizens accused Bell of making light of domestic violence and called the timing and context highly inappropriate.

One commenter highlighted the severity of the issue, stating, "Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by her husband or partner globally. Posting this is insane." Another added, "This kind of joke is never acceptable, no matter the month."

While some fans suggested the comment might have been intended as humor, they acknowledged its potential to be triggering for victims of abuse and urged Bell to delete the post. Bell has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the controversy.

Bell and Shepard, married since 2013, are parents to two daughters and have often shared candid insights into their marriage and parenting. However, this 'murder joke' controversy could significantly impact their previously lighthearted public image.

Fans are expressing disappointment, with comments like "Humor is one thing, but this joke is dangerously insensitive" and "She needs to understand the gravity of domestic violence before making jokes." There's a strong call for an apology and removal of the post.