At a Glance
- Cher confirms she trusts Kristen Bell’s choice in husband Dax Shepard
- Shepard asked Cher directly who she’d pick for Bell on his Jan. 5 “Armchair Expert” episode
- Cher praised Shepard as “a good dad” despite past reservations
- Why it matters: Hollywood friendships reveal how stars navigate personal opinions and public support
Cher once doubted Dax Shepard was right for Kristen Bell, but she’s now backing their 12-year marriage because she trusts Bell’s judgment.
The Podcast Revelation
During the Jan. 5 episode of “Armchair Expert,” Shepard bluntly asked the 79-year-old icon, “Who would be your dream partner for her? ‘Cause I know you think she could be better, and I don’t disagree.”
Cher didn’t deny the claim. Instead, she explained her shift in perspective.
Cher stated:
> “The truth is, I trust her. So, you must have something that I don’t see.”
She doubled down with a direct compliment:
> “And you seem like a good dad.”
Shepard’s Winning Strategy
Determined to win Cher over, Shepard, 51, highlighted one of his core strengths.
Dax Shepard said:
> “I’m not threatened by her shining. I love it. The shinier she gets, the better.”
Bell, 45, jumped in to defend her husband of 12 years.
Kristen Bell insisted:
> “Trust me, he’s a slow burn, but you’re gonna learn to love him. He’s almost too good for me.”
She described the comedian as someone who “polishes you so you shine more.”
Bell’s Marriage Philosophy
Bell previously shared her practical view on lasting partnerships during an October appearance on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live.”
She rejected the idea of searching for a “perfect puzzle piece,” arguing that both partners must evolve to fit together.
Kristen Bell explained:
> “If you find two people that are like, ‘Yeah, we’re going to make this work and that means we’re going to compromise constantly and those compromises should work well for both of us.'”
She emphasized teamwork over competition:
> “It’s not me against you, it’s us against the world.”
Key Takeaways
- Cher now supports Bell’s marriage because she trusts Bell’s judgment
- Shepard values Bell’s success and isn’t threatened by her achievements
- Bell credits their 12-year marriage to mutual compromise and growth
- The couple shares daughters Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 11
Cher’s endorsement closes the loop on years of speculation about her opinion of Shepard, proving that trust in a friend’s choice can override first impressions.
