Commenters called the post "insensitive" and "tone deaf," pointing out that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Others attributed the caption to the couple's dark sense of humor. Afterwards, Bell skipped a scheduled appearance Wednesday on the Today show.

Behind the couple’s public image, insiders have claimed that Bell and Shepard’s 12-year relationship has been marked by explosive fights, emotional “blackouts,” and couples therapy sessions that have ...

“He does not like acting. Maybe [in] the long game. But he’s like ‘nah I’m over it. I like podcasting,’” she answered honestly, clarifying, however, that “if I asked him to do it he would do it.”