Dax Shepard, an actor known for his portrayal of his wife Kristen Bell, expressed his gratitude for her gesture during his care for his dying father, Dave Shepard, in an interview with Anderson Cooper. The interview also included a discussion of Shepard's father's health struggles and addiction, which led to his diagnosis of small-cell carcinoma in 2012. Shepard recalled Bell's support during his time in AA and how he grew to "resent" this feeling as he struggled with his grief. The couple introduced their unborn grandchild to Dave just three months before their daughter was born.