If you take a macro look at Hollywood, it seems like the vast majority of famous actors follow a certain set of rules that help them to remain stars. Sure, some actors bubble under the surface for a while before they make while others seem to become stars overnight. However, once those actors rise to fame, they go out of their way to play the Hollywood game.
In the case of Dax Shepard, he has found a unique path through the Hollywood jungle. Even though Dax Shepard has enjoyed enough success to become rich and famous, the fact that his career is so unique has made it hard for some people to keep track of him. That is a real shame too as in a lot of ways Shepard is among the most laudable celebrities around. With that in mind, it would be great if everyone was aware of what Dax Shepard has been up to since Parenthood ended.
Television and Film Work
Unfortunately, there are many examples of TV actors whose career and even their lives hit the skids once their famous series came to an end. Fortunately for Dax Shepard, however, he has proven to be a survivor since Parenthood came to an end in early 2015.
In terms of Dax Shepard’s acting career, he has continued to act regularly. For example, since 2015 Shepard has appeared in a long list of shows including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Good Place, as well as Parks and Recreation. More notably, Shepard has starred in a couple of sitcoms, The Ranch and Bless This Mess. When it comes to the big screen, in recent years Shepard starred in movies like Buddy Games and CHiPS, the latter of which he also wrote, directed, and produced.
On top of Dax Shepard’s acting career, he has become an accomplished host over the last several years. For example, Shepard has been tapped to host a couple of TV shows, Spin the Wheel and Top Gear America. Since Top Gear America is a spin-off from a beloved series that is widely considered to be the best car show in history, it is impressive that Shepard was tapped to host it.
Dax’s Personal Life
During Dax Shepard’s time as one of the stars of Parenthood, he married Kristen Bell and the couple welcomed their two daughters into the world. Throughout all of that, Shepard and Bell have been very open with the public while talking about the ups and downs of their lives during interviews. For example, even though the couple is among the most beloved celebrity couples in history, they go out of their way to talk about the fact that their relationship isn’t perfect.
During an appearance on Sunday Today With Willie Geist, Shepard revealed why the couple is so open. "We don't want anyone to think we met and it's been easy. Because if that's someone's expectation of a relationship, and certainly marriage, it's a bad expectation to have."
On the bright side, when Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell aren’t talking about the effort they have to put into their relationship to keep it on track, they are adorable. In fact, whenever Bell and Shepard are interviewed together, their mutual admiration and adoration are on full display.
Podcast Gold
Since early-2018, Dax Shepard and his close personal friend Monica Padman have hosted the popular podcast Armchair Expert. While there are many reasons for the podcast’s popularity, one of the biggest is the fact that both hosts seem so open. For example, during an episode of the podcast, Shepard made the courageous decision to talk about a recent relapse he’d suffered after many, many years of sobriety. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Shepard talked about the difficult decision to share his relapse with the public.
"I did not want to [speak out] at all. I had all kinds of bizarre fears. I have sponsors on my show — is that something that could cost me money financially? "But the number one thing I was afraid to lose was that I get so much esteem out of being someone who's vocally sober, and I have people who write me saying, 'I'm on month one,' or 'I'm week two,' and I love that," he continued. "It's my favorite thing about being in public. I was terrified I would lose that."
In the end, a discussion with a friend inspired Dax Shepard to overcome his fears about talking about his relapse. "I have a good friend that said, 'If your real goal is to help people, it's not very helpful that you're 16 years sober and married to Kristen Bell. That doesn't help people. In fact, that probably makes their life worse.'"
On top of Dax Shepards’ willingness to embarrass himself to set a good example, there are other reasons why he is such a great podcast host. For example, Shepard has a lovely relationship with his co-host Monica Padman and it is delightful to listen to them interact. On top of that, when talking with guests, Shepard does an extraordinary job of framing his questions through anecdotes from his life without making the conversation about himself. As a result, celebrities tend to be so much more open during Armchair Expert appearances than their average interviews that the podcast is a must-listen.