Kristen Bell's recent anniversary post for husband Dax Shepard has left the internet divided. On Friday, October 17, the actress marked a milestone in her marriage by sharing a photo of Shepard, 50, hugging one of their daughters. "Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: 'I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I'm heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would,❤️'" Bell, 45, wrote via Instagram. While some fans of the couple thought the gesture was heartfelt and romantic, others were quick to criticize the contents of the caption. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's Most Honest Quotes About Their Marriage "What a wild thing to post during Domestic Violence Awareness month," one user commented. The chatter caused Bell to briefly limit her comments on social media. The actress also raised eyebrows when she didn't join Nobody Wants This costar Justine Lupe for a Wednesday, October 22, appearance on Today. According to the program's schedule, both actresses were set to appear on NBC's morning show to promote season 2 of the hit Netflix series. Us Weekly has reached out to Today and Bell's team for comment. While Bell has not publicly commented on the controversy surrounding her Instagram post, Us is breaking down the wide variety of reactions. Why Some Fans Are Offended By Kristen Bell Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram The National Network to End Domestic Violence spoke out in opposition of Bell's post, explaining why her caption was no laughing matter. "There's nothing funny about domestic violence 'jokes' that trivialize the very real fear, trauma and pain that millions of victims and survivors face each day," a rep for the non-profit shared in a statement to Page Six on Tuesday, October 21. "Especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we all have a responsibility to support victims and survivors, to invest in proven solutions and to speak about this issue with the seriousness it deserves." It is estimated that as many as one in four women - or approximately 10 million women - will experience severe intimate partner violence per year in the United States. According to a recent study, homicide is the No. 1 killer of pregnant people in the U.S., linked to high rates of domestic violence and easy access to firearms. "Domestic violence isn't a joke," one user commented on Bell's post. Another added, "I like Kristen Bell but she should not have written that post, particularly during domestic violence month. She needs to issue an apology." Why Some Fans Are Defending Kristen Bell Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram Many longtime admirers of the couple were quick to speak out and explain why they weren't offended by the Instagram post. "She was trying to be funny. They seem to have a relationship filled with humor which is great," one fan wrote in Us Weekly's Facebook comments section. "She just had poor timing not realizing October is domestic violence awareness month. She wasn't out to hurt anyone." Others chalked it up to an innocent joke that can be used when discussing the length of a successful relationship. "I find this so weird because isn't it common to ask a couples longevity and there to be a joke about not having killed each other yet?" one user asked. "That's always been my experience." Bell and Shepard's famous friends also commented on the original Instagram post with Terry Crews writing, "This is LOVE❤️😂." Shepard's Parenthood costar Mae Whitman added, "Only because we'd never let him get away with it ❤️." Revisiting the Longest Celebrity Engagements How Is 'Dateline' Involved in the Controversy? After seeing Bell's anniversary post, Dateline decided to join the conversation by commenting, "Screenshotted." While the NBC show - which focuses on in-depth investigations and true crime stories - was just having fun, the comment received more than 74,000 likes with some users making note of the message. As one fan replied, "Just in case 👀."