It basically goes without saying that Kristen Bell [1] and Dax Shepard are one of Hollywood's most relatable couples [2]. No matter how famous the proud parents of daughters Lincoln, 3, and Delta, 1, have gotten, the pair have always come off as family-oriented, grounded, and hilarious, making them the perfect fit for a series of adorable new commercials for the high-tech Samsung Family Hub [3] refrigerator. POPSUGAR recently spoke to Kristen and Dax about how they stay sane, their weirdest date ever, and the other man in Kristen's life: Jon Snow.
On the Most Memorable Date They've Ever Had
Dax Shepard: When we first started dating, I said, "Sky's the limit, what would be a perfect Valentine's Day for you?" and she said, "Ripley's Believe It or Not." And I said, "That really corny wax museum?!" So we went, and unbeknownst to us, we were being followed by paparazzi, and I definitely picked my nose, and got a photo taken of me. That was the photo that hit the internet. Us walking into Ripley's Believe It or Not, with my finger up my nose. Super romantic.
Kristen Bell: It was an amazing Valentine's Day! I have so much nostalgia for those museums. I went with my mom whenever I could as a kid and I was always fascinated by them, and I had always wanted to go in LA. And you know, these days, with the things you see on the internet . . . it's all pretty believable, unfortunately.
DS: It might have been 40 years past an update or a remodel, but mostly it was just funny because, of all places, that's what she wanted to do.
On How They Unwind as a Couple
DS: Probably most often what we do to unwind is just have friends over. We have a lot of friends with kids, so usually if we're not working we eat dinner and hang out outside.
KB: Small social dinner gatherings. Life currently feels like there's so many people involved, so we create an intimacy with our friends. Once or twice a week we'll have another family over, or a couple over, and really just sit and talk and cook and communicate. It's much more intimate. Also, I think just cuddling and binge-watching a show with my hubby.
DS: That's our gin and tonic.
KB: It is. Especially when I don't get to see him during the day. Like, when I was doing Bad Moms, I was on a different set. We're lucky enough to be able to get to work together a lot, like it's always a joy to do these Samsung commercials because we get to spend the whole day together. Dax just directed Chips at Warner Brothers, and I was lucky enough to get a role in that, so we got to work together there as well. We certainly enjoy working together.
On How Kristen Balances Motherhood With Her Career
KB: I have a wonderful support system. My sister helps me with the kids, I have a very involved husband, so I'm not doing it alone. It's funny, because sometimes when I'm exhausted at the end of the day, I think, "Man, single mothers are superheroes." They're superheroes. I could not imagine having to do all of this by myself. I have so much respect for single mothers.
On Their Undying Love For Game of Thrones
DS: I'm gonna get a phone call one day from Kristen and it's gonna say, "I don't know quite how to say this, but I am with Jon Snow at a Marriott," to which I'll reply, "Sweet, Khaleesi and I will give you guys a ring when we're finished up," and we're all just gonna have to deal with that as a family.