John Stamos reveals to Dax Shepard that he was nearly set up with Kristen Bell but felt he was ‘too old’
Allen Berezovsky/Getty, Michael Kovac/Getty John Stamos, Kristen Bell and Dax shepard
John Stamos Dax Shepard He almost got married to Shepard’s then-wife. Kristen Bell.
The Full House Shepard recently spoke with an alumnus about his recent experience. Armchair Expert Podcast: The main reason that the potential romantic connection didn’t work out is that he thought he was “too old.” (Bell was 17 years old when he died.
“But then I got over it!” joked Stamos, 59. (His current wife is Caitlin McHugh Stamos36.
“I was newly divorced [from Rebecca Romijn]. Stamos said that there was an award show, party, afterparty or some such thing during his 2005 encounter.
“And my agent… says, “There’s this girl who wants to meet with you. You have to meet her. She loves the theater. She’s fun — you guys would be great together.’ He added, “It was Kristen.”
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Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Kristen Bell & John Stamos, 2006
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A shocked Shepard — who met Bell, 42, in 2007 — let out an audible reaction to the news, which was the first time he was hearing about this potential missed connection.
“Oh no, kidding?!” Shepard, 47.
Shepard was able to avoid it, and she is now a happy man. Punk’d Star went on to marry The Bad Moms Actress in 2013. They have two children together: Lincoln, 9½, and Delta, 8.
Stamos’s love search also worked out. five years married His wife, a.k.a. His “Disney Girl” early next year. They have a son Billy, 4½.
This past February, they celebrated their 4-year-anniversary. Beach Boys touring musician penned a sweet tribute to McHugh in an Instagram post showing a carousel of photos The couple are pictured together at their favorite spot: Disneyland.
“Some couples meet at work. Some people meet through their friends. Some meet through friends. My wife and I met on a television show called SVU Law and OrderI was playing a serial reproductive abusedr, and trying to secretly infertilize her by poking an opening in a condom. “I already had 47 children, but wanted one more,” the man joked in the post. referencing the couple’s unconventional meet-cute.
“It took 7 years for me to have a child with my Disney Girl. @caitlinskybound “I’ve never felt happier!” Stamos continued. Stamos said, “Happy anniversary to the best husband, mother friend, support system- especially the last three week! I love you forever Caitlin.”
The You The alum said, “This is us at,” after he posted a photo of him with his model and actress wife. #sweetheartsnight @Disneyland We had a wonderful night a few days ago. Even though she had me dress up as Stitch to her Angel. Happy life, happy wife!”