Gwen Stefani is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the band No Doubt. The band achieved mainstream success in 1995 with their album "Tragic Kingdom," featuring hit singles like "Just a Girl," "Spiderwebs," and "Don't Speak." No Doubt continued to release popular music, including songs like "Hey Baby" and "It's My Life."
The song 'Walk Away Renée' by the Left Banke in 1966 inspired the middle name of Gwen Stefani.
Gwen Stefani's middle name, Renée, was inspired by the Four Tops' 1968 version of the Left Banke's 1966 song 'Walk Away Renée.'
Gwen Renée Stefani was born on October 3, 1969, in Fullerton, California. She would go on to become an influential singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the band No Doubt.
Gwen Stefani reinvented her image in 2006, drawing inspiration from Michelle Pfeiffer's character in the 1983 film "Scarface."
In 1986, Gwen Stefani was invited by her brother Eric to provide vocals for No Doubt, a ska band he was forming. This marked the beginning of her music career.
Gwen Stefani graduated from Loara High School in 1987. She later attended Fullerton College and Cypress College before transferring to California State University, Fullerton.
No Doubt was signed to Interscope Records in 1991, paving the way for their future successes.
In 2003, No Doubt released a greatest hits collection titled 'The Singles 1992-2003,' which included a cover of Talk Talk's 'It's My Life.'
No Doubt released their self-titled debut album in 1992. Though the album's ska-pop sound was unsuccessful due to the popularity of grunge, it marked an important step in the band's journey.
The year 1992 is referenced in the context of No Doubt's compilation album "The Singles 1992–2003", implying the beginning of their musical work during that period.
Gwen Stefani, a natural brunette, began dyeing her hair platinum blonde around 1994, a look that would become iconic.
In 1994, Gwen Stefani contributed guest vocals to 'Saw Red' on Sublime's album 'Robbin' the Hood,' showcasing her talent beyond No Doubt.
In 1995, No Doubt released their breakthrough studio album 'Tragic Kingdom.' The album included hit singles like "Just a Girl," "Spiderwebs," and "Don't Speak," marking a significant milestone in Stefani's career.
Gwen Stefani's signature style of wearing midriff-baring tops became notable starting with the music video for "Just a Girl" in 1995.
No Doubt released their third album, 'Tragic Kingdom,' in 1995. The album included hit singles like "Don't Speak," which led the Hot 100 Airplay year-end chart of 1997. It sold more than 16 million copies worldwide by 2004.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's paths first crossed in 1995 during a holiday concert for radio station KROQ, where their respective bands, No Doubt and Bush, were both performing.
In 1997, No Doubt's single "Don't Speak" led the Hot 100 Airplay year-end chart, solidifying the band's success.
Gwen Stefani's use of the bindi in No Doubt's music videos in 1997, after attending family gatherings with Tony Kanal, briefly popularized the accessory.
Gwen Stefani experimented with blue hair in 1998, showcasing her bold style choices.
Gwen Stefani appeared with pink hair on the cover of No Doubt's album "Return of Saturn" in 1999.
"Hollaback Girl" from "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." achieved significant chart success, peaking at number forty-one on Billboard's decade-end charts for 2000–09.
Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani as the 54th most successful artist and the 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000-2009 decade.
In 2000, No Doubt released the album 'Return of Saturn,' which expanded upon the new wave influences of 'Tragic Kingdom.' The album's lyrical content focused on Stefani's relationship with Gavin Rossdale and her personal insecurities.
In late 2000, Rolling Stone magazine named Gwen Stefani 'the Queen of Confessional Pop,' recognizing her influence in the music industry.
No Doubt released the album 'Rock Steady' in 2001, exploring more reggae and dancehall sounds while maintaining their new wave influences. The album generated career-high singles chart positions in the United States.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale tied the knot on September 14, 2002, in a ceremony held at St Paul's, Covent Garden in London, followed by a second wedding celebration in Los Angeles.
In 2002, Gwen Stefani and Eve won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for their single 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind.'
In 2003, No Doubt released a greatest hits collection titled 'The Singles 1992-2003,' which included a cover of Talk Talk's 'It's My Life.'
The year 2003 marks the end of the era covered by No Doubt's compilation album, "The Singles 1992–2003", suggesting significant musical activity during that time.
In 2003, Gwen Stefani participated in a photoshoot for Teen Vogue magazine where she drew inspiration from Marilyn Monroe.
In 2003, Gwen Stefani debuted her clothing line L.A.M.B., marking her expansion into the fashion industry.
Gwen Stefani released her debut solo album 'Love. Angel. Music. Baby.' on November 12, 2004. The album featured collaborations with various artists and producers and reached multi-platinum status in several countries.
Gwen Stefani released "Cool" in 2004, a song from her debut solo album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." that reflects on her transformed relationship with ex-boyfriend and bandmate Tony Kanal, showcasing their enduring friendship.
Pitchfork recognized "What You Waiting For?", the lead single from "Love. Angel. Music. Baby.", as one of Gwen Stefani's best singles and included it in their "Top 50 Singles of 2004" list.
In 2004, Gwen Stefani launched her solo career with the release of her debut studio album 'Love. Angel. Music. Baby.' The album was inspired by 1980s pop music and was a critical and commercial success.
By 2004, No Doubt's album 'Tragic Kingdom' had sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, marking a significant achievement in Gwen Stefani's career.
Gwen Stefani played the role of iconic blonde actress Jean Harlow in the 2004 biopic "The Aviator."
Gwen Stefani debuted her fashion line, L.A.M.B., in 2004.
Gwen Stefani made her film debut in 2004, portraying Jean Harlow in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator". She also lent her voice to the title character in the video game "Malice" that same year.
Gwen Stefani launched her Harajuku Lovers fashion line in June 2005.
Gwen Stefani expanded her fashion collection in 2005 with the Harajuku Lovers line, inspired by Japanese culture and fashion.
In 2005, Gwen Stefani opened up about her past relationship with No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal, revealing the depth of her feelings and the impact their breakup had on the band's music, particularly their album "Tragic Kingdom."
In 2005, Gwen Stefani's solo album produced several successful singles including "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl", and "Hollaback Girl". Notably, "Hollaback Girl" became Stefani's first US number-one single and the first US music download to sell over one million copies.
Rolling Stone called Gwen Stefani "the only true female rock star left on radio or MTV" and featured her on the magazine's cover in 2005.
Rolling Stone dubbed "Hollaback Girl" as Gwen Stefani's "signature song" in 2005.
In January 2006, "Crash" was released as the sixth single from Gwen Stefani's album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." The release of a sequel album was postponed due to Stefani's pregnancy.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale became parents on May 26, 2006, with the birth of their first son.
Gwen Stefani's second studio album, "The Sweet Escape", was released on December 1, 2006, alongside a DVD release of her first tour, "Harajuku Lovers Live".
Gwen Stefani reinvented her image in 2006, drawing inspiration from Michelle Pfeiffer's character in the 1983 film "Scarface."
In late 2006, Gwen Stefani released a limited edition line of "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." fashion dolls.
Gwen Stefani released her second solo studio album, 'The Sweet Escape,' in 2006. The album included hit singles like "Wind It Up" and "The Sweet Escape," the latter reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart in 2007.
In January 2007, concerns were raised about Gwen Stefani's weight loss following her pregnancy.
Between June 2007 and June 2008, Gwen Stefani earned $27 million, making her the 10th highest-paid music personality, according to Forbes magazine.
Gwen Stefani launched her first perfume, "L," in late 2007 as part of her L.A.M.B. fashion and accessories line.
In 2007, Gwen Stefani's single "The Sweet Escape" was ranked number three on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart. This marked another significant achievement in her solo career.
No Doubt started working on a new album in March 2008 without Stefani, aiming to complete it after her "Sweet Escape Tour".
On March 28, 2008, Gwen Stefani posted on No Doubt's fan forum revealing that songwriting for a new album had begun, but her progress was slow due to her second pregnancy.
Between June 2007 and June 2008, Gwen Stefani earned $27 million, making her the 10th highest-paid music personality, according to Forbes magazine.
Gwen Stefani gave birth to her second son with Gavin Rossdale on August 21, 2008.
In September 2008, Gwen Stefani launched a line of five fragrances as part of her Harajuku Lovers brand, each inspired by Stefani and the Harajuku Girls.
No Doubt's compilation album, "The Singles 1992–2003", was made available for the video game "Rock Band 2" on December 9, 2008.
No Doubt headlined the Bamboozle 2009 music festival alongside Fall Out Boy in May 2009.
In 2009, Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani the 54th most successful artist and the 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000-2009 decade.
A wax figure of Gwen Stefani was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas on September 22, 2010.
Gwen Stefani became the spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris in January 2011.
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly on June 6, 2011, Gwen Stefani revealed that she had no immediate plans to continue her solo music career.
Gwen Stefani hosted a private Harajuku-themed tea party fundraiser on June 7, 2011, at Royal/T in Los Angeles to benefit Save the Children's relief efforts in Japan.
Gwen Stefani auctioned off a dress for charity at the amfAR gala during the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, raising over $125,000.
Gwen Stefani hosted a fundraiser with First Lady Michelle Obama at her Beverly Hills home in August 2012.
No Doubt's music video for "Looking Hot" was removed from the internet on November 3, 2012, after facing criticism for cultural insensitivity towards Native Americans.
In 2012, VH1 ranked Gwen Stefani 13th on their '100 Greatest Women in Music' list, highlighting her impact and influence in the music industry.
VH1 ranked Gwen Stefani number thirteen on their list of "100 Greatest Women in Music" in 2012.
No Doubt made a cameo appearance in a hot air balloon in the third season of the television series "Portlandia" in January 2013.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale expanded their family with the arrival of their third son on February 28, 2014.
Gwen Stefani made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival on April 12, 2014, joining Pharrell Williams on stage to perform "Hollaback Girl".
During New York Fashion Week on September 8, 2014, Gwen Stefani revealed that she was simultaneously working on albums for both No Doubt and her solo career, collaborating with Pharrell Williams.
Gwen Stefani released her comeback single "Baby Don't Lie" on October 20, 2014, marking her return to her solo career.
Gwen Stefani announced the production of an animated series titled "Kuu Kuu Harajuku" in 2014, featuring her and the Harajuku Girls as a band pursuing their music career.
Gwen Stefani received the Style Icon Award at the first People Magazine Awards in 2014.
In 2014, Gwen Stefani began working on music for her third studio album, but she later felt it was inauthentic and scrapped the material.
Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams collaborated on the song "Shine" on January 13, 2015, which was featured on the soundtrack of the film "Paddington".
On July 10, 2015, Gwen Stefani was featured on Eminem's single "Kings Never Die", part of the soundtrack for the film "Southpaw".
Citing "irreconcilable differences," Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale on August 3, 2015, marking the end of their 13-year marriage.
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.
Gwen Stefani released "Used to Love You" as a download and music video on October 20, 2015. This song was inspired by her breakup with Gavin Rossdale.
On October 27, 2015, "Used to Love You" was released to contemporary hit radio in the United States.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton confirmed their romantic involvement in November 2015, embarking on a high-profile relationship that blossomed amidst their shared experience as coaches on "The Voice."
In 2015, Gwen Stefani performed "My Heart Is Open" with Adam Levine and an orchestra at the Grammy Awards. The song, a collaboration with Maroon 5, was featured on their album "V".
Gwen Stefani released "Make Me Like You", the second single from her upcoming album, on February 12, 2016.
On March 18, 2016, Gwen Stefani released her third studio album, "This Is What the Truth Feels Like".
After months of proceedings, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's divorce was finalized on April 8, 2016, with Rossdale agreeing to an "unequal split" of their assets.
The animated film "Trolls", in which Gwen Stefani voiced DJ Suki, was released on November 4, 2016.
Gwen Stefani was honored with a Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards in 2016 for her charitable contributions.
In 2016, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton co-wrote and released the duet "Go Ahead and Break My Heart," a heartfelt ballad that captured the initial stages of their relationship and was featured on Shelton's album "If I'm Honest."
In 2016, Gwen Stefani collaborated with Urban Decay on a limited-edition cosmetic collection. She also launched her own eyewear lines, L.A.M.B. and the more affordable GX, in partnership with Tura Inc.
In 2016, Gwen Stefani released her third solo album, 'This Is What the Truth Feels Like.' It became her first solo album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Gwen Stefani was interviewed for the documentary series, "The Defiant Ones", which was released in July 2017.
Gwen Stefani released the title track from her holiday album, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas", featuring Blake Shelton, on September 22, 2017.
Gwen Stefani released her holiday album, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas", on October 6, 2017.
Gwen Stefani's Christmas television special, "Gwen Stefani's You Make It Feel Like Christmas", aired on NBC on December 12, 2017.
Gwen Stefani's 2017 holiday album, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas," included the eponymous duet with Blake Shelton, further showcasing their musical chemistry and shared love for the festive season.
Gwen Stefani released her fourth solo album and first full-length Christmas album, 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas,' in 2017. The album charted 19 tracks on Billboard's Holiday Digital Song Sales component chart in the United States.
Gwen Stefani's first concert residency, "Just a Girl: Las Vegas", began on June 27, 2018 at the Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.
A deluxe edition of Gwen Stefani's "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" was released in October 2018.
In 2018, Gwen Stefani filed to trademark "P8NT" for potential use on a line of beauty products, including makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair dyes.
Gwen Stefani performed at the Machaca Fest in Fundidora Park on June 22, 2019.
Gwen Stefani was featured on Blake Shelton's single, "Nobody but You", which was released on December 13, 2019 from his album, "Fully Loaded: God's Country".
In a 2019 interview with Pride Source, Gwen Stefani expressed her unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community, stating that she would feel blessed to have a gay son and emphasizing her desire for her children's happiness and well-being.
The final eight shows of Gwen Stefani's "Just a Girl: Las Vegas" residency were postponed on May 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton released "Happy Anywhere", a song inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 24, 2020.
Although Gwen Stefani was scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza in 2020, the festival was postponed and then transitioned to a livestream event in July and August 2020. Stefani did not participate in the livestream.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton delighted fans by announcing their engagement on October 27, 2020, solidifying their relationship after five years of dating.
It was announced in November 2020 that Nick Jonas would replace Gwen Stefani as a judge on the 20th season of "The Voice".
Gwen Stefani released "Let Me Reintroduce Myself", her comeback solo single, on December 7, 2020.
To promote the 2020 reissued edition of her album, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas", Gwen Stefani released a cover of "Sleigh Ride" as a single.
In 2020, Gwen Stefani released several singles with her husband Blake Shelton, including 'Nobody but You,' which reached number 18 in the US.
Gwen Stefani publicly shared her dyslexia diagnosis in 2020, raising awareness about the learning difference and inspiring others with similar experiences.
Gwen Stefani appeared on a Mark Ronson remix of Dua Lipa's song, "Physical", in 2020. The remix was included on Lipa's album, "Club Future Nostalgia".
On March 11, 2021, Gwen Stefani released her single, "Slow Clap".
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton tied the knot on July 3, 2021, in a private ceremony held at Shelton's ranch in Oklahoma.
Gwen Stefani's Las Vegas residency, "Just a Girl: Las Vegas", concluded on November 6, 2021.
Gwen Stefani launched GXVE Beauty, her own makeup brand, in March 2022.
Gwen Stefani returned as a coach for the 22nd season of "The Voice", replacing Ariana Grande.
It was announced in October 2022 that Gwen Stefani would not be returning as a coach for the 23rd season of "The Voice".
Gwen Stefani was featured on Sean Paul's single, "Light My Fire", in 2022.
Gwen Stefani rejoined "The Voice" for its 24th season, replacing Kelly Clarkson.
Gwen Stefani announced her first solo single in over two years, "True Babe", in June 2023.
Gwen Stefani received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023, recognizing her significant contributions to the music industry.
In 2023, Gwen Stefani received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the inaugural Orange County Hall of Fame.
In a 2023 Allure magazine interview, Gwen Stefani faced criticism for her comments about Japanese culture, particularly her self-identification as Japanese despite her Irish-American and Italian-American heritage, leading to accusations of cultural appropriation.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton released their duet, "Purple Irises", on February 9, 2024.
Gwen Stefani returned to "The Voice" for the 26th season, replacing Dan + Shay, and becoming the show's senior coach.
Gwen Stefani will depart "The Voice" once more in 2025 for the show's 27th season, with Kelsea Ballerini taking her place.