Kristen Bell on Telling Her Kids She Did Mushrooms, Her Thanksgiving Cheat & Jimmy’s Mixtape for Dax

Kristen talks about her husband Dax being a great dad, the two of them being very honest with her kids, her Thanksgiving secret, setting the garbage can on fire, having a huge family, her Uncle Bobby being a pit boss in Vegas, her new movie The People We Hate at the Wedding on Amazon Prime, being Ben Platt’s #1 fan, Dax getting the Waylon Jennings logo on the back of their RV, their trip to Idaho with the Kimmels, making everyone jump in the very cold Snake River, and Jimmy making a mixtape for Dax.
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[@WilliamYmesei]

Kristen has spoken about coping with depression and anxiety. Dax is a recovering addict. They are living examples that there can be healthy, joyful living in the aftermath of adversity. All it takes is hard work and a great sense of humor about yourself.

[@jim6070]

Proves that money cures all.

[@WilliamYmesei]

@@jim6070 You sound a bit cynical but you’re not wrong. lol

[@melissacoviello2886]

@@jim6070 proof that money does not cure it all. Lots of people have money and are unhappy and suffering. Kristen and Dax are rare examples of a happy and healthy family.

[@Mischa21xo]

It really depends on what you went through and what your support system looks like, but unless you went through something relatively small/minor, I would say with a certainty that it takes a hell of a lot more than that LOL

[@Xrusha_]

Love this comment!!! 'Joyful Living in the Aftermath of Adversity' - I know how hard it is from personal experience but definitely strive for it every day.

[@ReplayRecords]

I used to be a fan of Kristen, now I’m a whole air conditioning system 🤩

[@dawnstanley1733]

🤣 I never heard that before, but that's funny.

[@Atlantya]

That is funny

[@julierogers1155]

haha

[@mikehenningsen8796]

Lol!

[@HH-gv8mx]

I just listened to Chelsea Handler podcast and Kristen Bell was on there. It was really good. It made me like her more.

[@ShotBySolo]

Every time she’s on with Jimmy it’s guaranteed to be nothing but laughs! And I always appreciate the inside jokes they’re having together too 🤣

[@tyara.collins]

Her energy is literally everything. I got a couple of chuckles in too.

[@sebastiansierrajaramillo9872]

Kristen Bell is streets ahead! I like her sense of humor and her love for sloths🦥

[@CalamityCannon]

A+ crossover Community reference

[@Eaglefan4ever]

If you question what “streets ahead” is …well then you’re streets behind.

[@landonfolken03]

Stop trying to coin the phrase "streets ahead"!

[@robpatershuk]

@@landonfolken03 😂

[@russkie69]

Gotta love the sloth!

[@pikeyMcBarkin]

It's awesome watching Jimmy hang out with his friends.

[@hurtecho]

yeah...he's one of the cool decent kids now, he's come a long way!

[@johnhamm7047]

Way to

[@withershin]

Comedy chops. Kristen is forking awesome.

[@kristenfrench4732]

Awesome! I was actually watching that show earlier this evening.

[@holbvgbbbbkfz]

But don't forget pobodys nerfect

[@fressno1807]

Forking shirt

[@bethedmonds3028]

Everyone in the world needs a Dax and Kristen in their lives❣️❣️❣️

[@sylviahernandez9358]

Her and Dax are just so perfect together! I love them both! ❤

[@afergie76]

Every interview I see her do I find more and more we have in common. I respect that woman so much.

[@geoffreytudor5674]

I do love Kristen; she's so genuinely funny and creative while remaining grounded. I remember her going on a European tour with Craig Ferguson...she was a hilariously funny foil to Craig's humor.

[@SK-jp2ok]

“Did he get the flowers I sent him” 😂

[@ChildofGod98765]

Please pray for me this Thanksgiving. As a single mother things are difficult on me. My husband passed years ago I’m alone. I’m overwhelmed at times because both of my children are autistic. I’m struggling trying to support them and myself because like so many others. I lost my job as a social worker at Forsyth hospital because I declined the vaccine. I declined because of my pre existing health condition lupus and heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption. I wish I could go back to the hospital but the mandate is still in place for hospitals that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. I’m waitressing and I’m so thankful to be working again, but I’m not making nearly enough to make ends meet. I get harassed and called names for simply asking for prayers, but prayers are all we need. Thankfully God gives me strength to keep going. I have faith God will provide. He HAS THIS FAR. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Please pray for me and my children.

[@MaidenHelll]

Ordering out gives u time with the fam; while showing love to local businesses This should be more of a thing

[@SuperFlawless2010]

Its also more expensive

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I used to buy smoked whole turkey by Butterball in the freezer section from Costco or Albertsons, defrost it,heait up in the oven slowly, it's ready. I don't believe in being a slave in the kitchen, and be too tired 😩 to enjoy a meal. The veggies are easier to cook from scratch.

[@MaidenHelll]

@@SuperFlawless2010 I’d say it’s all relative IMO-time is money… I mean no one is saying u cant throw a turkey in and buy the rest premade, or even have Everyone pitch in -

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Delivery drivers are the worst.

[@kasondaleigh]

It should be every restaurant’s outside slogan. It’s great!

[@FreakyRufus]

I love how many guests Jimmy has on that are actual friends of his.

[@SamLanena]

How could anyone forget Sarah Marshall?

[@sebastiansierrajaramillo9872]

Inside of you, inside of you 🎵

[@IvyNV50]

@@sebastiansierrajaramillo9872 came here to say this🤣🤣🤣

[@liloiax22]

When Kristen Bell was talking I thought she said... "My uncles a dealer and he such a goofball... when he was selling _crack_ ..." LMAO🤣 ...that's EXACTLY what I heard I swear to gOD hahaha😆

[@GOrdonGREENleaf]

Love Kristen Bell. She is the Betty White of our age. Destined to be around for a very long time.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

She is a bright Ray of sunshine! Great guest!

[@mompreneurlife]

LOVE her! Most beautiful and humblest person in Hollywood. Thank you for posting this interview.

[@nikkis7375]

There’s nobody like Kristen and Dax. Adore them.

[@ElizabethSotiria]

Most likeable woman, honestly 😌

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Ya sou

[@ElizabethSotiria]

@@Alex-zi1nb ☺️ 👋🏼

[@DianaGonzalez-hc2ke]

She’s honestly the best

[@dannystoddard9911]

Such a good interview! Funny stories and great chemistry 🎉

[@pauljohnson842]

They seem like the coolest celebrity couple.

[@_Shinobi1]

I love her interviews she always says the best stuff honestly, her and Mila Kunis; moms of the year! 😻

[@pauljohnson842]

Kimmel is the best late night interviewer there’s ever been, really clever with the use of language.

[@toddclark332]

She is amazing and love her hubby beautiful couple all right y'all have a great Thanksgiving see you

[@lamarjohnson4023]

Happy Thanksgiving, Jimmy and Kristen.🥂🦃🍻🍻

[@ColesHandle]

"Are you ready for thanksgiving, speaking of drugs?" LOL

[@Wolfsbane909]

"i am screaming...and i am dead. i died of screaming."

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who forgets about the broiler--a week ago I set a vegan lemon meringue pie on fire and it looked like a toasted marshmallow. 😂

[@dawnstanley1733]

Lol, me either. I manage to do it alot.

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

@@dawnstanley1733 Maybe it's because we are multitaskers... 🤔

[@dawnstanley1733]

@@PleaseDontEatAnimals Lol, this is so true!

[@Swan-rb4yg]

Good for you, vegan! 💕

[@sarahdee374]

@@Swan-rb4yg fellow vegan here! I'm over 65 and thought it was my age. When I run water in my sink for dishes, or start pasta to boil, or broil something, I repeat a mantra and make myself stand there. Something like :"the water is running", or "the bread is boiling" etc, to be repeated until the danger is over!!

[@mariushorne3413]

So Jimmy loves Al Jarreau's music! You're alright in my book Jimmy. Oh, and also Dax Sheppard 😜

[@NewMessage]

There is such a thing as 'the perfect woman'... and there she sits.

[@stereoroid]

Perfect? She can’t cook! 🧯

[@fredrickpalosky8997]

Absolutely

[@desireeespinosa3954]

No one is perfect but Christian is Extremely close too it. ❤

[@delavan9141]

B-lister

[@delavan9141]

@@desireeespinosa3954 At least you could have spelled her name correctly.

[@Agent-wn7le]

I loved ❤️ The People We Hate at the Wedding!

[@Goody_Deids]

I ALWAYS run matches under the tap before throwing them out.😅

[@joseeblanchard]

finally someone that is just as bad at me for cooking and fire lmao 😂

[@timprovinsal1337]

Yep! Get the tastiest brussels ever and serve them in your tastiest dish! PERFECT

[@ASHA-jk2pf]

LOVE HER❗🙌💚 Love Her Outfit ❤️‍🔥Love Her Shows🫶 love her humor 💕

[@julierogers1155]

Kristen, always a good laugh.

[@mariepanimdim4303]

I have lit 3 different toaster ovens on fire...it's not that hard LOL- xoxo Jimmy and Kristen Bell!

[@rscamp81]

It's not crazy though, it's the way to go. Honesty is the best policy, Jimmy.

[@starlite04]

I kinda grew up watching Kristen. I loved her skits on College Humor.

[@helenpatterson3858]

So funny about the mushrooms. My daughter microdosed mushrooms for depression ( self-administered) or over a year but didn't tell my 18 yr old grandson. He decided to clean the cabinets and threw out expired foods...when she dug the baggy out of the trash he protested. " Mom, look at them. See this blue on the stem, they're starting to mold !" She looked at him and calmly said " No honey, that's the natural coloration. " She told her mom(me) but wasn't discussing it with her son.

[@michaellawrence7570]

Sweet woman Kristen very funny and polite

[@bdeezy2962]

She is just so precious and cute and funny and beautiful..just a cool gal all around man , love her

[@diamonddbw]

Perhaps one of my fave interviews. OK, also been crushing on CB for 20yrs... But she is totally open and real.

[@deakensomoza3305]

Kristen Bell was going to Pixar Animation Studio, Kristen Bell wants to perform Fantastic Beasts and Kristen Bell is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

[@MaybeBonsai]

To Kristen Bell: for garlic bread, use a timer, there is probably one built into the stove/oven

[@Rebeccaa1228]

I adore Kristen so much

[@NatureSounds1120]

Next time there’s a forest fire in cali, we know where to look for the source! 😬🔥

[@chrisj8720]

Love you Kristen!!!!

[@likemike4885]

What a wonderful guest. I simply didn't want this to end.

[@alicia8643]

Sometimes I just watch her videos because they make me so happy. 🥹

[@liss72]

Love her😍😍

[@vickybryan25]

I order thanksgiving dinner every year now too…best idea ever. Thank you honey baked ham

[@tamathawalden2037]

Cornish Hens

[@declancolwell5443]

Kristen Bell's so sweet and spunky.

[@jenni8032]

For anyone that burns stuff easy, try a pizzazz! I cook lots of things on it! You can set a timer and it and walk away. I bought them for everyone as gifts for christmas before. No preheating needed and it can cook lots of things in min. Best thing ever. We use it all the time, more than any other appliance.

[@genomitchalinni8106]

"Zig, Zaugy, Zig Zaugy, Oui, Oui, Ouy!". Happy Turkey day, Jimmy.

[@andyhowerton2836]

Jimmy!!!! You should come to Coeur d Alene or Hayden. North Idaho is where it's at.

[@Benben_Lebosada]

Great Interview so funny and entertaining , I hope I'm gonna see her in personal someday , I'm really a huge fan of Kristen Bell ✨

[@nikkis7375]

I’m from where she’s from in Michigan and have seen her and dax coming home to visit family before! Love them so much.

[@learntotakeajoke3100]

I talked to my mom and found out that the very first time we smoked weed was provided by and with the same person....my uncle 😂

[@christopherweise438]

Family Time!!

[@bethb7965]

Many moons ago my mom grew weed for my brother and would send him some to college. My grandmother was over for dinner and was asking what that plant was. My mom told her it was a fern. I had to walk out of the room I was laughing so hard.

[@Texan27]

Got a chuckle

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Yeah, my exes grandmother took a cutting off his plant just to see if she could grow it. Family was able to distract her and hide it away and she left without it🤣

[@kellyharrison5184]

She is a delight!

[@brinsonopinion]

Didnt realize it was on Amazon, morning plans set!

[@muddgrub4402]

I'm in love X2!

[@tamaralee7455]

Agreed. Always cater for holidays and spend the time with family and friends.

[@TiptonMama]

I can't wait to watch the movie and wish they were mine... Mine out dysfunctions many. 🤪

[@MZfrmOZ]

Jimmy!! 90 degrees is the PERFECT temperature for the pool - that’s exactly where mine stays!!

[@josephalbright8672]

I love everything about this woman!!!!

[@Brett_S_420]

Loved her in Heroes.

[@lisab9541]

It is a pretty good movie. I need to watch it again.

[@USABESTMBA-COM]

Nice video

[@TravisChalmers]

I'm not allowed to cook at all. I literally burned soup.

[@lesliehunt3841]

I love when they talk about their family vacationing together!

[@jonathangurkin5296]

Love her

[@stoneyll]

Kristen is adorable~!

[@mrqs1549]

I loved the movie.

[@erickborling1302]

If you ever put a hot dog bun in the toaster you know it burns fast. SO when making garlic bread in the oven, remember your toaster and it will take just about a minute. Stand around and watch and wait.

[@h7opolo]

authentic

[@scottiequality1981]

Dax is like the luckiest dude on Earth.

[@tamathawalden2037]

He's up there

[@HH-gv8mx]

I just listened to Chelsea Handler podcast and Kristen Bell was on there. It was really good. It made me like her more.

[@ioresult]

He should have asked Kristen how it was to make a movie with the actual Queen Míriel of Númenor!

[@AchillesandArtemis]

She’s so beautiful and charming. I had no idea she was in her 50’s

[@schleig04]

I never realized how awesome she is in real life 🤩 total doll and hilarious! There's something she's just naturally funny and seems awesome vibe to be around

[@kateuhler7803]

She's the firestarter. Lol. 🥰Gotta love Kristen Bell.

[@ibrahimahmedkofi8729]

big fan

[@zaraheart]

That story is exactly why I DO NOT use the broil option on ovens 😅 Wow her family is as big as mine! Not 60 but about 40 now. My dads side of the family is huge! 6 kids, their kids have kids and some of their kids have kids now lol Every thanksgiving there’s always a pregnancy announcement, I swear

[@He-Is-One-and-Only]

I am literally looking at Google search it's rated bad and available on prime 😂😆

[@russkie69]

I'm notorious for doing exactly what Kristen Bell talks about. I'll put something in the oven and then walk away. I've been banned from more than one kitchen!

[@kar891]

She is just a breath of fresh air!

[@jer103]

I've never heard of Al Jarreau, until this moment.

[@jakehenderson746]

Kristen Bell is so frickin cool

[@margaretpeabody243]

Thanks to Kristen Bell, I remembered to take my turkey out of the freezer!!

[@nerdsengage]

She's so quick jimmy almost didn't catch it

[@randybarrientes8692]

Jimmy Kimmel they should remake dusk till dawn you are awesome

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Kimmel Kirsten bell anna she Thanksgiving awesomeness job interview

[@tamathawalden2037]

Best Smile's in Hollywood Kristen Bell's, Jessica Alba's & Bridget Fonda's & there's NO Debating the FACTS 🎯💯

[@briansmith2163]

Kristen is in Devo ?

[@ryleighwilhelm7846]

my grandma heats her pool to 97 that’s nothing 🙌🏼

[@cosmosofinfinity]

Have had sort of a crush on this woman since Fanboys, she's still looking incredible in that lemon lime

[@Carfeu]

She’s so pretty and dreamy