Childhood and Education Journey of Gwen Stefani in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gwen Stefani. From birth to education, explore key events.

Gwen Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. She gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the band No Doubt, achieving mainstream success with albums like "Tragic Kingdom." Stefani later launched a successful solo career, known for her distinctive voice, fashion sense, and hit songs such as "Hollaback Girl" and "Sweet Escape." Beyond music, she established herself as a fashion designer with her L.A.M.B. clothing line, showcasing her influence on pop culture and fashion.

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1966: "Walk Away Renée" Release

In 1966, The Left Banke released the song "Walk Away Renée", which later inspired Gwen Stefani's middle name, Renée.

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1967: Inspiration for Gwen's Middle Name

In 1967, the Four Tops' version of the Left Banke's song "Walk Away Renée" inspired Gwen Stefani's middle name, Renée.

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1968: Inspiration for Gwen's Name

In 1968, the novel Airport featured a stewardess, inspiring the name of Gwen Stefani.

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October 3, 1969: Gwen Stefani's Birth

On October 3, 1969, Gwen Renée Stefani was born in Fullerton, California. She was named after a stewardess in the 1968 novel Airport, and her middle name, Renée, was inspired by the Four Tops' 1967 version of the Left Banke's 1966 song "Walk Away Renée".

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December 1987: John Spence's Death

In December 1987, John Spence, a singer in No Doubt, died by suicide, leading Gwen Stefani to become the sole lead singer of the band.

1987: Gwen Stefani Graduates High School

In 1987, Gwen Stefani graduated from Loara High School, marking the completion of her secondary education.

1994: Platinum Blonde Hair Transformation

Since late 1994, Gwen Stefani has usually had platinum blonde hair. Stefani discussed this transformation in the song "Platinum Blonde Life" on Rock Steady.

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1995: Meeting Gavin Rossdale

In 1995, Gwen Stefani met Gavin Rossdale when No Doubt and Bush performed at a holiday concert for radio station KROQ.

1998: Blue Hair Transformation

In 1998, Gwen Stefani dyed her hair blue.

1999: Pink Hair Transformation

In 1999, Gwen Stefani dyed her hair pink and appeared on the cover of Return of Saturn with pink hair.

September 14, 2002: Wedding to Gavin Rossdale in London

On September 14, 2002, Gwen Stefani married Gavin Rossdale at St Paul's, Covent Garden in London.

2003: Photo Shoot Inspired Scorsese

In 2003, Martin Scorsese saw a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photo shoot of Gwen Stefani for Teen Vogue, sparking his interest in casting her for The Aviator.

2005: Reflecting on relationship with Tony Kanal

In 2005, Gwen Stefani stated that she was heavily invested in her relationship with Tony Kanal, saying she prayed that God would let her have a baby with him.

May 26, 2006: Birth of first son

On May 26, 2006, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her first son with Gavin Rossdale.

January 2007: Concerns about rapid weight loss

In January 2007, Gwen Stefani raised concerns about her rapid weight loss following her pregnancy, later stating that she had been on a diet since the sixth grade to fit in size 4 clothing.

March 28, 2008: Stefani Announces Songwriting Slowdown Due to Pregnancy

On March 28, 2008, Gwen Stefani posted that songwriting for the new No Doubt album had commenced but was slow on her end because she was pregnant with her second child.

August 21, 2008: Birth of second son

On August 21, 2008, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her second son with Gavin Rossdale.

June 7, 2011: Harajuku-themed tea party

On June 7, 2011, Gwen Stefani hosted a private Harajuku-themed tea party at Royal/T in Los Angeles to raise money for Save the Children's relief effort after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

2011: Auctioning dress for charity

In 2011, at the amfAR gala during the Cannes Film Festival, Gwen Stefani auctioned off the lacy black dress she wore at the event for charity, raising over $125,000.

August 2012: Fundraiser with Michelle Obama

In August 2012, Gwen Stefani hosted a fundraiser with First Lady Michelle Obama at the singer's Beverly Hills home.

February 28, 2014: Birth of third son

On February 28, 2014, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her third son with Gavin Rossdale.

August 3, 2015: Filing for Divorce from Gavin Rossdale

On August 3, 2015, Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale, citing "irreconcilable differences".

October 17, 2015: Performance at MasterCard Priceless Surprises tour

On October 17, 2015, Gwen Stefani performed a concert as part of her MasterCard Priceless Surprises tour series at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, where she performed a new song about her breakup with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, titled "Used to Love You".

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October 20, 2015: Release of "Used to Love You"

On October 20, 2015, Gwen Stefani released "Used to Love You" as a download, along with its music video.

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November 2015: Relationship with Blake Shelton Announced

In November 2015, Gwen Stefani announced her relationship with Blake Shelton, country music artist and The Voice co-star.

April 8, 2016: Divorce from Gavin Rossdale finalized

On April 8, 2016, Gwen Stefani's divorce from Gavin Rossdale was finalized, with Rossdale agreeing to the "unequal split" of their assets.

2019: Support for the LGBT community

In a 2019 Pride Source interview, Gwen Stefani expressed her support for the LGBT community, stating she would be blessed with a gay son and wants her children to be healthy and happy.

May 16, 2020: Postponement of Just a Girl: Las Vegas final shows

On May 16, 2020, the final eight shows of Gwen Stefani's "Just a Girl: Las Vegas" residency were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 2020: Postponement of Lollapalooza performance

In August 2020, Gwen Stefani was initially scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza's 2020 festival, but it was postponed due to the pandemic, she did not participate in it.

October 27, 2020: Engagement to Blake Shelton

On October 27, 2020, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton announced their engagement.

2020: Dyslexia Diagnosis

In 2020, Gwen Stefani was diagnosed with dyslexia.

July 3, 2021: Wedding to Blake Shelton

On July 3, 2021, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton married at a chapel on Shelton's Oklahoma ranch.

2023: Cultural Appropriation Criticism

In a 2023 interview with Allure magazine, Gwen Stefani's comments regarding Japanese and Hispanic/Latin cultures garnered criticism of cultural appropriation.