This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Kristen Bell Proposes To Dax Shepard Now That Gay Marriage Is Legal
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell arrive at the L.A. premiere of' 'Hit & Run' on August 14, 2012. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell was one of the straight celebs who swore she wouldn't tie the knot until gay marriage was legal. Sure enough, on the day that Prop. 8 was struck down, the actress proposed to her baby daddy, Dax Shepard, via Twitter.
.@daxshepard1 will you marry me? Xo #marriageequality #loveislove”
— Kristen Bell (@KristenBell) June 26, 2013
Shepard apparently had to think about it (or wake up and log on), but nearly an hour and a half later, he tweeted his acceptance.
DOMA is dead. Prop 8 is dead. Now let's bring my big, gay marriage to @IMKristenBell to Life!!!!
— dax shepard (@daxshepard) June 26, 2013
The couple's daughter, Lincoln, was born this past March.
Brad Pitt also once said he would wait to tie the knot again until marriage was legal for all, but popped the question to Angelina Jolie long before DOMA was defeated.
Related:
Gay Marriage Is Legal Again In California, L.A. Celebrates
'Veronica Mars' Fans Shell Out Nearly $3 Million (And Counting) To Bring TV Show To The Big Screen
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
