In an interview with CNN, Dax Shepard revealed that he "hated" Eric Dane when they first met and noted that the two actors nearly got into a physical altercation after an AA meeting. Shepard shared his memories, saying, "I can now say I knew Eric Dane on the path to recovery, and we hated each other. I hated him!"

According to Shepard's statements, the tension between the two actors had been building for years and erupted at the AA meeting. He described the incident as a "long-standing unresolved" issue, indicating that their conflict was not entirely spontaneous. Although Shepard did not provide detailed information about what transpired during their first encounter, it is clear that the meeting was quite tense.

Shepard's confession raises the question of how the relationship between the two actors has changed over time. His mention of this period as "still" relevant during the interview suggests that some reconciliation or distance has developed between them over time.

Shepard's public sharing of his former animosities presents another example of the complex relationships behind Hollywood. Such tensions between two famous figures often remain out of the media's sight and can emerge years later.