Shepard and Bell were being interviewed by SheKnows while doing press for their 2012 movie “Hit and Run” when he made the off-color joke about striking her.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard fight just like any other couple, but Bell’s recent Instagram post has sparked speculation about their relationship.

At the same time, Bell's defenders noted that her post, which was accompanied by a photo of her and husband embracing, was typical of their dark humor.