Here's Why People Are Calling Out Kristen Bell's "Gross" Anniversary Post About Dax Shepard

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard marked a major milestone in their relationship this past week — 12 years of marriage. Dax Shepard in a suit and Kristen Bell in a sequined dress pose together at an event

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To celebrate, Kristen took to Instagram with a photo showing her cuddling Dax as he held her close. But it’s the caption of the post that has people talking.

Kristen wrote, “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: ‘I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I’m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.’❤️” Dax Shepard in a tuxedo kisses Kristen Bell in a strapless gown at a formal event with a "Time" backdrop

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People thought it was definitely an odd choice of words for an anniversary post. One viral reaction said, “What an odd thing to say.” Bart Simpson with spiky hair, wide-eyed, saying, "What an odd thing to say," in a surprised expression

Another added, “I don’t get it,” alongside a GIF that said, “That was weird.” Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell standing outside

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People also shared memes giving Kristen and Dax major side-eye. “I ain’t even got a gif for this one man what the hell,” one person wrote. Another added, “May this type of relationship never find me.” Two people on a red carpet, one in a brown jacket and jeans, the other in a strapless black dress, smiling and posing for photos

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Someone else wondered, “Why would you even admit that?” as one more said, “Girl be so ffr.” Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell on a red carpet, him in a suit and her in a shimmery gown

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Some pointed out Kristen and Dax’s bold and witty sense of humor, but even so, people still found the caption inappropriate. One person said, “I totally get making this type of joke between yourselves as a couple if you both know what wavelength you’re on. Making it publicly when the amount of women and girls falling victim to femicide is increasing along with the normalisation of misogyny is dangerous and gross.” Dax Shepard ad Kristen Bell stand on a stage, both casually dressed

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Another person agreed it was insensitive to post “to her 16 million followers, during Domestic Abuse Awareness month, when a girl or woman is killed by a man known to them every 10 minutes.” Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell stand on stage as she points two fingers at herself