Dax Shepard breaks silence on jaw implant rumors

Dax Shepard owns her facial transformation while revealing the reason for the change.

The actor-turned-podcaster admitted that his look has evolved noticeably, but not because of plastic surgery, as some fans have speculated.

In addition to acknowledging his altered appearance, he also addressed his recent award loss, sharing how saddened he was by it.

Dax Shepard explains the reason for his facial changes

The 51-year-old actor reflected on his old films and admitted he was noticeably different from his younger self.

“I admit, I’ll watch with my kids, like ‘Parenthood,’ we watch with them. And I’m like, ‘Oh, my God, man, I look so different,'” Shepard confessed on a Jan. 12 episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast.

He added that his face appeared to have a “jaw implant”, but clarified that the change was due to weight gain. “There’s something about your neck getting thicker; it changes your whole appearance,” he explained to guest Kumail Nanjiani, who agreed with the theory.

Nanjiani added that changes in body fat can also reshape facial features. He dismissed similar plastic surgery rumors about him, clarifying that although he had tried Botox, he had never had a jaw implant.

Shepard then reflected on years of harsh criticism regarding his appearance, admitting that he was often called “ugly” compared to his wife, Kristen Bell.

How Dax Shepard reacted to the Golden Globes loss

Just hours before addressing speculation about his change in appearance on his podcast, Shepard reacted to his loss at the 2026 Golden Globes. The actor lost the Best Podcast award to Amy Poehler’s “The Good Hang.”

As The Blast reported, the “Punk’d” alum admitted he was saddened by the outcome, but for a deeply personal reason.

In a heartfelt and now-deleted Instagram post, the actor shared a screenshot of a supportive message from his daughter, who praised his appearance before the ceremony.

In his response, the “Employee of the Month” actor explained that his only disappointment in not winning was missing the opportunity to publicly declare his love for his two daughters on stage.

Proud Dad Dax Shepard Reveals Thoughtful Plan to Support His Daughter’s Dreams of Motherhood

Shepard’s desire to mention his children in his acceptance speech comes as no surprise, given how openly he talks about them. A few days earlier, the actor opened up about how he plans to support his youngest daughter Delta’s future dream of becoming a parent.

As The Blast reported, Shepard explained that her little girl is already talking about how she “can’t wait to have a baby.” He said her desire was a reflection of her nurturing instinct, which she shows even towards her toys.

Shepard explained that he approached the subject cautiously, asking her when she imagined having children, to which she responded later in life, in her 30s or 40s.

In response, Shepard suggested he would pay to freeze her eggs when she was older, to give her more flexibility and relieve future pressure.

Cher dropped her unfiltered opinion on Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell’s marriage

While being a loving father to his two daughters, Shepard has also been the loving husband of Kristen Bell for over a decade, a union that has often sparked public comment.

Most recently, The Blast reported that music legend Cher brought up the topic of their marriage during an appearance on Shepard’s show.

As Shepard reflected on how past trauma had shaped her communication style, Cher interrupted with a blunt remark: “You’re lucky. She’s definitely the better half.”

Although his comment was not initially recorded by the media personality, he later delved into it, pressing for more details about what Cher was thinking.

When Shepard asked who she thought Bell’s “dream partner” would be, Cher didn’t name anyone else but threw a subtle jab. “The truth is I trust him. So you must have something I’m not seeing,” Cher said.

Kristen Bell criticized for controversial birthday post

Late last year, Bell faced intense backlash after sharing a post celebrating her 12th wedding anniversary with Shepard.

According to The Blast, the “Nobody Wants This” actress included a quote from her husband in the caption.

She wrote: “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me, ‘I will never kill you. Many men have killed their wives at some point. Even though I have a strong incentive to kill you, I never would.'”

The remark quickly drew criticism, with many fans calling it inappropriate and poorly timed, especially since October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.