Kristen Bell Defends Her Choice to Smoke Marijuana and Tobacco Around Her Children
Kristen Bell is widely recognized for her outstanding performances across television and film. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Veronica Mars from 2004-2007 onward, which she reprised for both its 2014 movie adaptation and 2019 revival. Additionally, she starred in Lifetime television film Gracie’s Choice as well as several comedic flicks such as Couples Retreat (2009), You Again (2010), Frozen (2013), The Boss (2016) and Bad Moms Christmas (2017) as well as providing voice over narration for animated features Frozen III and Frozen II respectively.
Bell is also an advocate for both women’s rights and gay rights, co-founding GLAAD to combat anti-gay bullying; opposing capital punishment; speaking out against domestic violence; making frequent appearances on Ellen DeGeneres Show as well as participating in several activism campaigns.
Kristen Bell has two daughters with Dax Shepard since 2013, and recently defended her decision to use marijuana and tobacco in front of them while some critics called for her motherhood to end. Meanwhile, some supporters stood by Kristen and her statement.
Shepard and Bell married in 2013 and since have welcomed Lincoln and Delta. Additionally, the family includes their beloved dog Scout. Bell has received wide acclaim for her work on television and film, such as being nominated for a Saturn Award for her portrayal of Veronica Mars on television and receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Almost Famous; furthermore she is well-known voice actor having voiced Princess Anna in Disney films Frozen and Ralph Breaks the Internet respectively.
Actress Natalie Portman has been candid about her struggle with anxiety and depression, including using marijuana to manage these issues. Additionally, she has discussed her addiction to opioids which she describes as a long-term issue that is not easily resolved.
Kristen Bell appeared on Ellen Show to promote her movie Big Miracle but quickly turned the conversation towards her fascination with sloths. Kristen shared how her fiance surprised her on her birthday with one, making her overjoyed enough that she even cried!
In September, Shepard admitted to his 16 years of sobriety being interrupted after beginning taking Vicodin after a motorcycle accident and not telling his wife. Nonetheless, she has stood by and supported his recovery publicly and privately; Shepard has told his wife on TV that his sobriety hasn’t affected his parenting abilities; in fact he doesn’t mind smoking or drinking around their children, which would be like asking someone with diabetes not to eat dessert! INSIDER has reached out to their rep for comment and awaits further comment before comment.