Kristen Bell knows what Dax Shepard wants at the 2025 Emmys.
And during the Sept. 14 ceremony, the Nobody Wants This star caught her husband in the act as he indulged in exactly what he was looking for: a mid-show snack.
In a video posted on Kristen’s Instagram page, Dax, 50, waved to the camera from his seat at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles as he stuffed a red Hot Cheeto into his mouth. Moments later, he continued to satisfy his craving by taking a bite out of a hot dog before hurriedly joining the rest of the audience in applause.
And while the moment may not have been the Armchair Expert podcast host’s most graceful hour, Kristen—who was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the show—wouldn’t have had it any other way.
“I can’t take him anywhere,” the 45-year-old captioned the video, “and still, I always will.”
But the actress couldn’t take credit for capturing the hilarious video, and she made sure to thank Sarah Paulson for filming the moment of “adorable gluttony.”
As for Dax, the Parenthood alum had a succinct explanation for his spontaneous snacking.
“I got peckish,” he said in a follow-up clip as the camera documented the trail of wrappers left by his impromptu feast. “I got really peckish.”
Meanwhile, fans have been building quite an appetite for season two of Nobody Wants This, premiering on Netflix Oct. 23. And with Leighton Meester set to join the cast as the one-time nemesis of Kristen’s character Joanne, it’s safe to say viewers are in for quite a treat.
“Leighton Meester is blessing us with her presence,” Kristen told E! News in February, adding that the guest appearance “will be fun” because in real life, “She is not my nemesis.”
For more moments you didn’t see during the 2025 Emmys broadcast, keep scrolling.
The Last of Them
Friends IRL and fellow nominees Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us and The White Lotus‘ Sam Rockwell looked as though they still can’t believe they’ve come this far.
The Late Night Club
They may be late night rivals for another season, but Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel let it be known they’re fighting for the same side, here with the help of their respective wives, Evelyn McGee-Colbert and Molly McNearny.
Colbert collected his first Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series since he started hosting The Late Show on CBS in 2015, bringing his career total to 11. He also has three from writing for The Daily Show, four for writing from his days hosting The Colbert Report, plus two wins for Outstanding Variety Series; and an Outstanding Variety Special (Live) win for Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020.
Almost Paradise
Hobbled by a torn Achilles but strong in spirit, Sterling K. Brown posed for a pic with Tina Fey.
What the F–k
We all saw Last Week Tonight With John Oliver win Outstanding Variety Series yet again (the show’s 32nd Emmy overall), but you may not have caught what the host said.
“F–k you, Nate Bargatze, that is a lot of money for you,” John Oliver said after purposely cutting his remarks short to aid the host’s pledged donation to the Boys & Girls Club of America, contingent on winners keeping their speeches under 45 seconds. “And you can add a ‘f–k’ to tohe swear jar as well!”
Hard to Break Free
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series winner Britt Lower winked at the layered mysteries of Severance by writing “LET ME OUT” on the back of her acceptance speech.
Wait, You Won? So Did I!
Presenting the reigning king and queen of comedy acting, first-time winner Seth Rogen of The Studio and Hacks‘ Jean Smart, who picked up her seventh Emmy.
Comfortably Cohabitating
Abbot Elementary‘s Sheryl Lee Ralph not only lives with her husband Vincent Hughes, he’s also her forever date.
A Real Love Story
The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood and boyfriend Adam Long looked like the least tragic of couples.
Presumed Serious
Jake Gyllenhaal made a rare award show appearance with girlfriend Jeanne Cadieu.
Only Lovers in the Building
We’re not detectives, or podcasters, but all the evidence so far leads to Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco living happily ever after.
Hello, I’m Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria star and White Lotus alum hung onto her fiery red Oscar de la Renta shawl during the ceremony.
An Ambitious Pairing
White Lotus costars Lisa and Tayme Thapthimthong could both be proud of what they’ve achieved and how they got there.
The Few, the Proud
Amid a cast exodus ahead of season 51, Saturday Night Live‘s Bowen Yang had a chat with Colin Jost and his wife, muse and frequent SNL guest star Scarlett Johansson.
Couples Council
Movie star Harrison Ford, a first-time Emmy nominee for Shrinking, made a night of it with wife Calista Flockhart.
Devoted Duo
Dying for Sex star Michelle Williams and director husband Thomas Kail might be craving sleep, having recently shared they welcomed their third baby together via surrogate, but they looked utterly glam all the same.
That Guy Over Here
Colin Farrell caught up with some cronies while celebrating The Penguin‘s 24 Emmy nominations.
