Kristen Bell Discusses Co-Parenting Challenges with Scott Campbell

LOS ANGELES, CA — Kristen Bell opened up about the complexities of co-parenting her two children with ex-husband Scott Campbell in an interview published Monday, April 14. The 46-year-old actress, who shares son Ozzi, 7, and daughter Nova, 11, explained how she and Campbell, 47, navigate the delicate balance of dating while raising their kids.

“Scott and I had parameters around it, and now we trust each other to decide when the time is right,” Bell stated. “But I generally don’t rush into it. If I’m still hanging out with someone five or six months in and they’ve shown that they care about meeting them, then OK. It can also happen sooner if they have their own children since it’s crucial for kids to get along.”

Bell detailed the trials they’ve faced as parents, noting that both children have had their challenges. Ozzi nearly died at birth due to a cord accident, and Nova was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020.

Co-parenting can be particularly tough during the holidays, as Bell acknowledged the emotional toll holiday planning can have on families. She compared her relationship with Campbell to that of “army buddies,” remarking, “We went through the trenches together, and so we have respect for each other.”

Bell also emphasized the significance of the co-parenting therapy they attended for two years after their divorce. “Even when we didn’t want to go and it was annoying or difficult, we still went. We did it for the good of our children and for us, too,” she explained. “We’re in each other’s lives no matter what, so we can resent each other for all the things or do something about it.”

In another reflection on co-parenting, actress Tia Mowry and her ex-husband Cory Hardrict have also established legal boundaries regarding their two children, Cree, 11, and Cairo, 5, allowing them to meet new partners under specific conditions, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly on June 21. This underscores the growing trend of celebrity parents taking deliberate steps to ensure their children’s emotional well-being amidst changes in family structure.

Bell has consistently stressed the importance of respect and ongoing communication in the co-parenting relationship. “We can never think, ‘Oh, we had that one conversation that was good, and therefore, now we’re good for the rest of our lives,’” she said. “It’s an evolution… the most important rapport of my life. It’s for our children’s sake.”

She describes her relationship with Campbell as akin to a business partnership. “I do have an infrastructure, which I’m very grateful for. Our caregivers, my ex-husband and I are really tight. We’re good friends. Like, we work together. There’s a business that’s being run,” Bell explained. “In order to ensure that the children feel settled, they need to know what the week is gonna be like and what the schedule is, to avoid feeling upended.”