Kristen Bell Roasts Emma Stone & More Celebrities’ Name Changes at Actor Awards
Dax Shepard took time out of his colonoscopy prep to support Kristen Bell on her big night.
As his wife of 12 years hosted the 2026 Actor Awards March 1, Dax and daughters Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 9, joined Kristen backstage.
“In case you were wondering what I was doing when I wasn’t on stage last night,” Kristen wrote on Instagram March 2 alongside BTS pics. “Not for one moment do think I could do this job on my own.”
“Thank you @daxshepard for being so continuously supportive and present,” she added. “You have never not been there to help calm my nervous system when it’s crunch time. Our family unit gives me the fuel to be creative and perform and entertain, which I so love to do. I am thankful for the space I can take up, and will always make the same room for all three of you when you need it.”
Earlier in the night, it appeared Dax might be absent from the ceremony, sharing on Instagram Stories that he was prepping for a colonoscopy. And although he skipped the red carpet, he was backstage cheering Kristen on.
And for Kristen, the third time was the charm as she returned as the host for the award show, after previously leading the charge in 2024 and 2025.
