Nearly a decade after their October 2013 courthouse wedding, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have revealed the key ingredient that’s kept their love thriving all these years. "Stay vulnerable," the star of People We Hate at the Wedding told Entertainment Tonight on November 16. "That's my secret. You’ve got to be vulnerable, even when it’s hard. That’s what’s worked for us." Vulnerability, it seems, is more than just a buzzword for this power couple—it’s a way of life.
Renewing Vows: A Potential Milestone Celebration
With their 10-year anniversary approaching, Kristen, now 42, isn’t ruling out the possibility of renewing their vows. When asked if they’d consider marking the milestone with a vow renewal, she playfully responded, "Yeah, why not?" It’s clear that the couple still has plenty of time to plan how they’ll celebrate such a significant occasion, but Kristen’s openness to the idea speaks volumes about the love and commitment they share.
Their love story began long before the courthouse ceremony. The couple tied the knot after six years of dating, already sharing a beautiful bond as parents to their eldest daughter, Lincoln, who was born in March 2013. Their decision to marry quietly in a Beverly Hills courthouse reflects their down-to-earth approach to life and love.
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A Simple Yet Meaningful Wedding
In a recent interview on Today, Kristen described their wedding as the "easiest day" of her life. Dax, now 47, played a key role in making the day special by helping his bride choose her outfit. "I came out in sweatpants, and my husband was in a tuxedo, which was so cute," Kristen recalled. "He was like, 'I’ll go pick your outfit out,' and he picked out a little black jumpsuit." It’s clear that simplicity and trust were at the heart of their special day.
Over the years, Kristen has shared photos from their wedding, showing just how happy the couple was with their decision to keep things small and intimate. When offering advice to couples planning their weddings, Kristen emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself. "You have to really look in the mirror and ask yourself what you want," she explained. "Do you want a day that might be a little stressful, where you have to consider every detail, like what napkins your grandmother wants? If that’s your dream, go for it. But if not, there’s beauty in simplicity."
Juggling Love, Career, and Parenthood
The couple’s journey didn’t stop at their wedding day. In June 2014, Kristen and Dax announced they were expecting their second child. Their youngest daughter, Delta, was born later that year in December. Throughout it all, Kristen and Dax have been open about how they balance their careers in Hollywood with raising their family. "We have a very healthy marriage," Kristen shared during a 2017 interview with People. "We got there by doing therapy when we needed it and constantly doing fierce moral inventories. We both take responsibility when we’re wrong, and I think it’s easy to work with him because I married him because I enjoy spending time with him, and I trust him. That’s exactly what I want in a partner—someone I can rely on both personally and professionally."
