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Dax Shepard Says He Offered to Pay for Daughter Delta, 11, to Freeze Her Eggs for Future Use

Dax Shepard said he will pay for his daughter Delta to freeze her eggs at 18 to support her fertility choices without judgment, shared on his podcast.

  • On Jan. 5, actor and podcast host Dax Shepard disclosed on his Armchair Expert podcast he offered to pay for his daughter Delta Shepard, 11, to freeze her eggs when she turns 18.
  • Shepard said he offered to support Delta with egg freezing at 18, stating, `'I said, 'If you want to, we'll freeze your eggs when you're 18. I'll pay for you to get your eggs frozen so you don't have to think about that,' ' Shepard explained,'` to be supportive amid women balancing career and motherhood.
  • Delta, 11, pushed back against having a child at 18, calling it 'crazy' and 'too old,' while Shepard estimated a first child between 35 and 45, contrasting her preference for mid-20s.
  • Public response ranged from praise by Monica Padman, podcast cohost, to criticism online, as some called the moment cringy while others defended Shepard's supportive intent.
  • Amid their open-book parenting, Shepard and Kristen Bell share candid anecdotes as Shepard acknowledged his "luck and privilege," noting egg freezing "isn't an option for most people.
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Dax Shepard Offers to Pay for Daughter Delta, 11, to Freeze Her Eggs

Dax Shepard says he will pay for his and Kristen Bell's 11-year-old daughter to freeze her eggs when she grows up

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E! News broke the news in United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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