Kristen Bell is reportedly taking a step back from social media as she deals with the fallout from her latest post. While details remain limited, early reports suggest the backlash over her anniversary message to husband Dax Shepard has prompted her team to advise a temporary break from online activity.
Kristen Bell to log off social media after backlash
Frozen star Kristen Bell may take a break from social media following backlash over her recent anniversary post to husband Dax Shepard.
Sources told #ShuterScoop that Bell’s team advised her to “step back” after her lighthearted caption sparked outrage online. “She’s rattled,” said one insider. “Kristen didn’t mean any harm, but the reaction really stung. Her team thinks she needs to unplug and let it blow over.”
The controversy erupted after Bell posted an anniversary message quoting Shepard’s joke that he would “never kill” her despite being “heavily incentivized to.” She shared the comment during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, prompting critics to label it “tone-deaf” and “insensitive.”
Many users condemned the humor as inappropriate, while others defended the couple’s long-standing pattern of candid, self-deprecating banter.
A second insider revealed that the backlash deeply affected Bell. “She’s reading everything,” the source said. “She’s a people pleaser — the backlash hit hard.” Friends have urged her to mute online reactions and avoid engaging further until the situation settles.
Bell, who has built a reputation for openness about mental health, anxiety, and relationships, has restricted comments on the post but has not deleted it. “She’s trying to stay calm,” added another friend. “But the advice is clear: log off, reset, and let the storm pass.”
The couple, married since 2013, often shares humorous and honest glimpses into their relationship. However, this incident marks one of the few times their signature candor has drawn public criticism. As of now, Bell has not issued any further statement regarding the incident.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
