Kristen Bell recently opened up about her husband, Dax Shepard’s, over-the-top yet endearing reaction to her on-screen kiss with actor Adam Brody. During her appearance at the inaugural Televerse event in Los Angeles, the 45-year-old actress shared how Shepard couldn’t contain his excitement when watching the scene from her new Netflix series, Nobody Wants This.
Dax Shepard Shows Support from Miles Away
While Shepard, 50, was off-roading with friends when the show’s first season premiered, he found a way to celebrate his wife’s performance. Bell revealed that he sent her a voice recording featuring applause, cheers, and exclamations like, ‘Oh my God!’ all against the backdrop of the now-famous kiss scene. The moment, featuring Bell’s character Joanne and Brody’s character Noah sharing a tender kiss, resonated with fans for its realistic portrayal of romance.
“Looking back, his excitement says a lot about how invested he was in the storyline,” Bell laughed while recounting the story. The kiss, described in the script as ‘the world’s greatest kiss’, put tremendous pressure on the actors. Bell and Brody admitted they were determined to portray the moment with the passion and tenderness it was meant to evoke.
High Stakes for ‘The World’s Greatest Kiss’
Both stars revealed their nervousness about nailing the iconic kissing scene. Bell joked about constantly running to the show’s creator, Foster, after each take to ask, “Was it cute? Was it hot? Did you like it?”
Foster explained that while scripting the kiss, she intentionally left out detailed directions, saying she gets self-conscious writing romantic scenes. “I think that sometimes as women, we share an unspoken language when it comes to romance. Showing healthy relationships to audiences is essential, especially to young women,” Foster said during the event.
The Chemistry Behind Bell and Brody’s Characters
Nobody Wants This explores the unconventional love story of Joanne, a sex-themed podcast host, and Noah, an unorthodox rabbi. Throughout the series, their dynamic navigates love, faith, and personal growth. The first kiss between the characters quickly went viral, with fans praising its mix of passion and emotional comfort.
Season two of the show, premiering on October 23, 2025, promises to dive deeper into Joanne and Noah’s relationship. According to Bell, the couple will address more mature topics such as family roles and cohabitation.
“We’ve all been in that stage of a relationship where you start asking deeper questions, like if and when families will meet or how cohabitation might work,” said Bell. These tiny but meaningful conversations help define the deep bond between her character and Brody’s.
Additionally, Jackie Tohn, who plays Esther, teased that her character will embark on her own self-discovery journey inspired by the joy and connection Joanne and Noah share. The show creator emphasized how crucial it was to portray romance in a way that balances comfort with passion, capturing a love story that feels authentic and inspiring.
What’s Next for Nobody Wants This?
As audiences eagerly await the next chapter in Joanne and Noah’s journey, Bell and her co-stars continue to highlight the show’s emotional depth. By creating relatable and heartwarming moments, Nobody Wants This is redefining televised romance and setting a standard for portraying emotionally rich relationships.