Dax Shepard is reminiscing about a moment from his past with Jessica Alba that gave him butterflies.. The “Employee of the Month” actor, who is now married to Kristen Bell, recently reflected on a brief period when he and Alba were romantically involved.. What made the memory even more amusing for him was the “Fantastic Four” actress openly confirming that the two once shared a few make-out sessions.. Alba later married Cash Warren, with whom she shares three children. However, the couple recently finalized their divorce after more than a decade of marriage.. Article continues below advertisement. Dax Shepard Shares ‘Proud’ Moment When Jessica Alba Remembered Their Past Romance. During the March 9 episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Shepard reflected on his past romances, admitting he is now at a stage in life where he feels “very proud” whenever someone acknowledges having dated him.. The actor went on to give an example that happened with Alba, revealing that they went on a “couple of dates” roughly two decades ago. However, he clarified it was not anything intense.. Years later, the former flames reunited while filming the 2017 Netflix dark comedy thriller “El Camino Christmas.” Shepard confessed he assumed Alba would prefer to keep their history private.. “We’re in the makeup trailer, and I’m thinking, ‘Oh yah, she doesn’t want anyone in here to know this’ because that’s where my self-esteem is,” he joked.. Article continues below advertisement. However, the moment unfolded differently than he expected as Alba brought up their past fling. “She yelled across from the other end, ‘Remember when we used to make out?’ I was so flattered that she wasn’t embarrassed she had made out with me,” he recalled.. Article continues below advertisement. Dax Shepard’s and Kristen Bell’s Bond With Monica Padman Sparked Curiosity About Their Marriage Dynamics. C Flanigan/imageSPACE / MEGA. As Shepard reflects on former romances, curiosity continues to swirl around his marriage to Bell and their unusual close relationship with his co-host Monica Padman.. Padman started as a nanny to the couple’s two kids before eventually becoming Bell’s assistant. When Shepard began developing his podcast, she offered to help behind the scenes. Instead, he insisted she join as co-host. According to an insider, Padman is deeply integrated into the couple’s lives.. “Monica is not only heavily involved in Dax’s podcast but also sometimes like the third wheel in his marriage to Kristen,” the insider shared, per The Blast.. Padman herself has echoed a similar comment during a 2021 appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” describing their dynamic as a “three-way marriage.”. Article continues below advertisement. Dax Shepard Received Blunt Honesty From Singer Cher About His Marriage To Kristen Bell. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. When it comes to discussing his marriage to the “Frozen” star, Shepard has never shi