Dax Shepard Celebrates Kristen Bell’s Emmy Nomination with a Bold Photo

Celebrating his wife Kristen Bell’s first Emmy nomination, actor Dax Shepard shared a revealing photo on social media. The picture shows Bell doing yoga while wearing only socks, with Shepard covering her backside with a red square for modesty.

Shepard captioned the post, “People might not see what happens behind the scenes to achieve an Emmy-worthy performance like Kristen’s. This may or may not have been part of her training, but it felt right. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!”

Fans and fellow celebrities responded with enthusiasm. Gwyneth Paltrow wrote, “Oh my God, Dax,” while Mae Whitman praised Bell’s “incredible form.” Shepard revealed he previously posted the same photo for Mother’s Day in 2021, highlighting his admiration for Bell’s motherhood and talent.

In addition to the photo, Bell shared her joy via Instagram Stories, posting a screenshot of a Zoom call with show creator Erin Foster, along with a heartfelt message: “finding out I was nominated for an Emmy — finding out @erinfoster was nominated for an Emmy!!!!” She included tearful photos of the moment.

Bell is up for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Joanne in “Nobody Wants This,” with Foster vying for Outstanding Comedy Series. Bell’s co-star Adam Brody was also nominated as Outstanding Actor for his performance as Noah, marking his first Emmy recognition. Brody excitedly announced his nomination on his Story.

Bell responded to her nominations with a celebratory Instagram post, sharing a photo with Foster. The series, which premiered on Netflix in September 2024, is expected to return with Season 2 this October. Bell’s candid celebration underscores her excitement for her first Emmy nod and the recognition of her work.