Kristen Bell's 'Veronica Mars' Co-Star Ryan Hansen Celebrates Her Birthday With a Cardboard Cutout Of Her

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'Thank you for spending your special day with me.'

Ryan Hansen couldn't be with Kristen Bell on her birthday, so he did the next best thing!

The Veronica Mars alum wished his good friend and former co-star a happy birthday via Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a funny pic of himself hanging out with a life-size cardboard cutout of Bell.

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY @kristenanniebellm," Hansen, 36, wrote. "Thank you for sharing your special day with me. #brothers #superspouses."

Meanwhile, Bell shared a sweet message to her Instagram for her birthday, writing, "I am incredibly happy to be alive. I'm grateful for my mom, my dad, and my whole family for supporting me, challenging me, and keeping me grounded. 37 feels quite good ?."

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Happy birthday, Kristen!

ET caught up with Bell in May, and she talked about the Bad Moms sequel, her NBC comedy, The Good Place and motherhood. Watch the video below for more.