Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard turned their home into a Halloween stage, sharing playful family photos that mix pop-culture humor with homemade charm. Their clever costume mash-ups and a neighborhood hayride are getting attention online, as fans praise the couple’s festive creativity and kid-friendly spirit.
How the Bell-Shepard family dressed for Halloween
The pair posted photos on Instagram showing costumes that riff on well-known celebrities and characters. Each look pairs a pop-culture reference with a tongue-in-cheek twist.
- Kristen Bell dressed as a hybrid she called “Carrie Bradshaw Shank Redemption,” wearing Sex and the City–style curls and a prison-inspired overlay.
- Dax Shepard went for “Ferrariana Grande,” combining a Ferrari racing suit with a long dark ponytail.
- Their daughters joined in. One child wore a denim outfit with an In-N-Out cap. The other chose a floral dress with a pirate hat.
Bell labeled her own outfit with the pun, and Shepard chimed in under the post. “Hon, nobody does it better,” he wrote, celebrating his wife’s look.
A homemade hayride became the night’s highlight
Shepard shared a behind-the-scenes post detailing the neighborhood activity he organized. He built a trailer outfitted with hay-bale seats and string lights.
Hooked to his car, the trailer became a mobile parade float. Shepard rode kids and friends through the streets to admire other costumes.
In his caption he called the evening the “Greatest Night of The Year.” He thanked a friend for documenting the three-hour stretch he enjoyed most in 2025.
Photos, captions and social buzz
Both parents posted images that highlight the costumes and the family vibe. The snapshots mix posed portraits with candid moments from the hayride.
- Kristen’s Instagram shared wardrobe details and playful naming.
- Dax’s post focused on the community event and the joy of pulling the trailer.
- Fans reacted in comments with praise, jokes, and costume emoji strings.
Social media amplified the moment, with followers noting the couple’s sense of humor and the kids’ enthusiastic participation.
Last year’s celebrity cameo and throwback themes
The family’s Halloween history includes a notable cameo. In 2024, actress Anna Kendrick joined the Bells and Shepards for a group theme.
That year they recreated characters from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Bell took on Ron Burgundy; Shepard approximated Champ Kind. Kendrick portrayed Veronica Corningstone. The kids played other Channel 4 team members.
Bell shared photos of that costume set and thanked Shepard for orchestrating an epic hayride to top off the night.
Why the couple leans into themed family nights
For Bell and Shepard, holidays are an opportunity to be playful and present. The couple has married since 2013 and often uses days like Halloween for family bonding.
Their children, Lincoln (12) and Delta (10), frequently appear in shared posts that show everyday life blended with lighthearted performance.
Summer away from L.A. shaped this year’s energy
Bell recently told reporters the family spent a peaceful summer on a Tennessee lake. She described the kids as “lake rats,” always in the water and chasing critters.
The quieter pace away from Los Angeles, she said, felt restorative. Bell noted the importance of leaving the city bubble to reset and recharge as a family.
She also admitted she took fewer photos while on the lake because she wanted to stay present. That, she said, was a sign the trip was feeding her soul.
Fan reactions and the holiday tradition
Followers loved the couple’s puns and the DIY spirit. Comments praised the attention to detail and the way the family turns a holiday into a shared adventure.
- Some fans complimented costume accuracy and creativity.
- Others highlighted the hayride as a brilliant neighborhood activity.
- A number of followers requested behind-the-scenes videos of the build and prep.
As the posts circulated, friends and fellow celebs left playful replies. The images continued to travel across feeds, sparking new ideas for family-friendly Halloween plans.
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