AceShowbiz - Kristen Bell opened up about the unwavering support she received from her husband, Dax Shepard, during her role as host of the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1. Despite preparing for a colonoscopy earlier that day, Dax Shepard was present backstage, cheering on his wife alongside their daughters, Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 9.

Sharing behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram on March 2, Kristen Bell expressed her gratitude, captioning the photos with a heartfelt message. She emphasized that the demanding job of hosting the ceremony was not something she could accomplish alone. "Thank you @daxshepard for being so continuously supportive and present. You have never not been there to help calm my nervous system when it’s crunch time," she wrote.

Kristen Bell described the family as her creative fuel, adding, "Our family unit gives me the fuel to be creative and perform and entertain, which I so love to do. I am thankful for the space I can take up, and will always make the same room for all three of you when you need it." This candid glimpse into her personal life showcased the strong partnership between the couple during a high-pressure evening.

Earlier in the evening, it seemed Dax Shepard might miss the event, as he shared on Instagram Stories that he was in the process of prepping for a colonoscopy, which required skipping the red carpet. However, he ensured his presence was felt backstage, offering encouragement to Kristen Bell as she took the stage.

This marked the third consecutive year Kristen Bell hosted the awards ceremony, returning after leading the event in both 2024 and 2025. She has become a familiar face at the event formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. In fact, the ceremony underwent a rebranding this year, now officially titled the Actor Awards.

Kristen Bell has been actively adjusting to the new name, acknowledging the challenge of breaking old habits. In an interview with USA Today published February 26, the 45-year-old discussed the transitional phase, noting, "Renaming it is a big thing to apply to the old processor. There’s been a lot of slip-ups. But we politely correct each other when I say the SAG Awards. Nope, it’s now called the Actor Awards."

The 2026 Actor Awards ceremony featured a star-studded lineup, with ensemble films One Battle After Another and Sinners leading the pack for the most film nominations. On the television front, The Studio, produced by Seth Rogen, earned the highest number of nominations.

Adding to the evening’s prestige, legendary actor Harrison Ford will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the industry.

For those interested in witnessing the full event, the Actor Awards 2026 (formerly the SAG Awards) aired live on Sunday, March 1, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT exclusively on Netflix. This year’s ceremony not only celebrated remarkable talent across film and television but also marked a significant evolution in branding and style for the prestigious event.