Lake Bell Opens Up About Co-Parenting, Parenting Lessons, and Her Inspiring New Book
You know, it's not often we hear about a celebrity really getting into the nitty-gritty of life post-divorce, especially when it involves parenting—but Lake Bell? She's keeping it refreshingly real. I was just reading about her recently, and I have to say, her take on co-parenting and embracing imperfection as a mom is both honest and inspiring.
So here's the deal—Lake Bell, actress and filmmaker, split from her ex-husband Scott Campbell a while back, but instead of letting that create chaos for their kids, they leaned in and did the work. And I mean real work—they spent two years in co-parenting therapy. Imagine that! Even when it was tough or inconvenient, they showed up. And Lake puts it perfectly: “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.” That’s a powerful mindset. It’s not just about getting along; it’s about building a real, respectful foundation for their kids, Nova and Ozzi.
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And speaking of their kids, they've been through a lot as a family. Ozzi, their son, had a traumatic birth and was without oxygen for five minutes. Nova, their daughter, was diagnosed with epilepsy right around the time the couple separated in 2020. That kind of emotional terrain either breaks people apart or builds something new—and in their case, it was the latter. Lake even says they’re like "army buddies" after all they’ve faced together.
What really struck me, though, was how she talks about parenting. She doesn’t claim to have it all figured out. In fact, she’s actively against chasing perfection. Her view? Let your kids see you mess up, let them witness your humanity. Cry in front of them. Laugh too loud. Show them that being human is messy and that’s okay. It's such a refreshing break from the curated, filtered world we live in.
Nova, now 11, was the inspiration behind Lake's new children’s book, All About Brains
She also talked about her approach to dating as a single mom—how she and Scott set clear parameters about when to introduce someone to their kids. It's not rushed, not reactive. There’s a real sense of trust and thoughtfulness behind it, which just shows how much intention they both put into this new chapter of their lives.
And as for her kids? Nova is her teacher, the one who forces her to grow. Ozzi, her little philosopher, brings a calm that seems deeply spiritual. Between them, Lake says she’s constantly evolving—and honestly, isn’t that what parenting is all about?
So yeah, hats off to Lake Bell. She’s living proof that you can go through the trenches and still come out with grace, humor, and a heart full of purpose.
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