Kristen Bell reveals she cries weekly navigating brutal marriage and parenting challenges

Kristen Bell revealed in a new interview that she cries weekly while navigating the difficulties of marriage and family life. The 46-year-old actress, known for her role in "Nobody Wants This", spoke candidly with Bustle about the demanding nature of balancing a high-profile career, a long-term partnership, and raising children.

Navigating marriage and parenthood while being a public figure is a "brutal" experience, according to the television star. During her interview, she emphasized that fans should not assume her life is effortless simply because she appears on screen. She admitted to shedding tears on a weekly basis and noted that she is intentionally vocal about her family's struggles to comfort other parents.

The Golden Globe nominee stated that she wants families currently going through puberty years to know they are not alone. Bell and her husband, Dax Shepard, tied the knot at a Beverly Hills courthouse in October 2013 after six years together. They share two daughters, Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11.

As their children grow older, Bell explained that the family's approach to public sharing has significantly shifted. While she and Shepard previously shared many details when the girls were younger, the equation has changed now that Lincoln and Delta are older and could be exposed to media. Bell emphasized that her primary responsibility in life is to protect her children.

"There’s someone else in the mix," the Good Place alumna explained, noting that self-awareness and consideration are required to protect her daughter, who remains her top priority. Bell previously made headlines for various parenting choices since becoming a mother in 2013, ranging from unconventional beverage choices to allowing her children to use curse words.

When managing her professional commitments as a working mother, Bell makes conscious choices to avoid projects that pull her away from her family for extended periods. She stated that she would easily let her entire career, legacy, and notoriety disappear tomorrow if it meant protecting something major in her children's lives or ensuring she is present for them.

Meanwhile, her husband frequently discusses domestic dynamics on his "Armchair Expert" podcast. Shepard previously explained to listeners that they intentionally allow their children to express themselves freely, even when it involves talking back, because they want the girls to advocate for themselves. The couple has previously noted that finding common ground requires patience and a mutual understanding that they may hold different viewpoints on almost everything.

The candid admissions highlight the ongoing behind-the-scenes compromises required to maintain a high-profile Hollywood marriage while shepherding two teenagers through the challenges of modern family life.