Cher on Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Podcast 2026: Why She Thinks Kristen is the 'Better Half'

Would you tell your friend's partner that they're punching above their weight? Music icon Cher did exactly that. During a recent visit to Dax Shepard's podcast, the legendary singer didn't hold back, telling him straight to his face that his wife, Kristen Bell, is definitely the "better half" in their relationship.

Cher Kristen Bell Dax Shepard Podcast 2026 Interview Highlights

On January 5, 2026, the 'Believe' singer appeared on the 'Armchair Expert' podcast. When Dax Shepard expressed gratitude for his family, Cher took the opportunity to tease him about his luck. "You're lucky," she reminded him. "She's definitely the better half." Shepard, known for his self-deprecating humor, leaned into the joke, asking who Cher would have picked for Bell instead.

While Cher didn't have a specific name in mind, she noted that she trusts Kristen Bell's judgment, implying that Shepard must have qualities she hasn't seen yet. Bell, who starred with Cher in the 2010 film 'Burlesque', defended her husband by describing him as a "slow burn" that people eventually learn to love.

A Friendship Forged in Burlesque

The bond between Cher and Bell dates back over 15 years to the set of their cult classic film. Despite Cher's playful disapproval, Shepard pointed out a trait they share: he is not threatened by his partner's success. "The shinier she gets, the better," he shared, a sentiment Cher echoed regarding her own partner, Alexander AE Edwards.