Dax Shepard ‘Hated’ Eric Dane at First, Says They Almost Had a ‘Fist Fight’ Outside an AA Meeting: ‘This Had Been Simmering For a Long Time’

Dax Shepard initially disliked Eric Dane when they first met in recovery, describing him as a bully. However, they continued attending the same AA meeting and eventually started to understand each other better. Shepard learned about Dane's troubled upbringing, including his father's death and his mother's request not to cry. This shared experience helped them form a bond, and they eventually became friends.