Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have been married for about 12 years.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have been married for about 12 years.

They’ll be the first to tell you their marriage isn’t perfect—and that might be exactly why it’s lasted 11 amazing years.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard tied the knot in 2013 after years of dating, choosing a simple courthouse wedding instead of a lavish Hollywood ceremony. From the very beginning, they built their relationship on honesty, humor, and being completely real with each other.

Together, they’ve raised two daughters while balancing successful careers in film, television, and podcasting. Rather than pretending everything is perfect, Kristen and Dax have openly shared that communication, couples therapy, and hard work have helped them navigate life’s challenges.

Fans admire the way they constantly make each other laugh, celebrate each other’s successes, and aren’t afraid to admit that every strong relationship requires effort.