Dax Shepard’s Playful Nude Tribute to Kristen Bell’s Emmy Nod
The facts matter. Here’s what we know so far. On July 15, Dax Shepard marked his wife Kristen Bell’s Emmy nomination for her lead role in the hit comedy series Nobody Wants This with an unexpected Instagram celebration. The Armchair Expert host shared a candid photograph of Bell in a downward dog pose, wearing nothing but a pair of blue knee socks and a strategically placed red censor box. Shepard explained that while fans may not see every moment of behind-the-scenes prep for an Emmy-nominated performance, this was part of what “felt right” to honor Bell’s Outstanding Lead Actress nod.
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages. Nina Dobrev joked, “Hahahaha yessssss go girl! Suns out buns out for that Emmy.” Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow simply reacted, “Oh my God, Dax.” Their high-profile responses underscore how the couple’s playful public dynamic continues to resonate across Hollywood circles.
Kristen Bell herself reacted on Instagram to both her nomination and that of her Nobody Wants This co-creator and executive producer Erin Foster, who received a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series. Bell’s post featured an animated Zoom freeze frame of her and Foster with mouths agape and captions reading, “Finding out I was nominated for an Emmy” alongside “finding out @erinfoster was nominated for an Emmy.” Shepard weighed in again under his wife’s carousel, cheering her on with, “May you only listen to ‘Strut’ by Steven Seagal all day long. You’ve earned it!!!!”
Nobody Wants This also picked up a nomination for Adam Brody in the Outstanding Lead Actor category for his role as Rabbi Noah opposite Bell’s Joanne. That raises the show’s total Emmy count to three. The nominations come as no surprise, given the buzz around Bell and Brody’s on-screen chemistry. In an October interview with eTalk, Bell admitted that Shepard approved the pairing from the first screening. “Even I can acknowledge watching it, like, ‘Whoa, that’s hot,’” she said, recalling Shepard’s off-camera remark that he wanted to see the characters kiss “so badly.”
The series has quickly found an audience with its blend of witty dialogue and sex-positive themes, making it a standout among recent comedy releases. Its Emmy attention further cements its status as a fan favorite and industry darling.
Beyond Bell and Brody, the 2025 Emmy race features other notable contenders. Sheryl Lee Ralph earned her fourth supporting actress nod for Abbott Elementary, expressing gratitude in an Instagram video. Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary picked up six more nominations, including another lead actress slot. Severance star Adam Scott celebrated the show’s 27 nominations with a simple “Holy s-t” post. Connor Tomlinson of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum reacted to five nominations by breaking into a celebratory dance as co-creators Cian O Clery and Karina Holden looked on in disbelief.
As Emmy season heats up, this blend of playful personal tributes and professional accolades reveals just how closely celebrity culture and awards recognition have become entwined. Until the next spotlight moment, keep your streaming queue ready.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, eTalk, Instagram
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