History of Gwen Stefani in Timeline
Gwen Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer known for her distinctive vocal style and fashion sense. She gained fame as the lead singer of the band No Doubt, achieving mainstream success with albums like "Tragic Kingdom." Stefani later launched a successful solo career, releasing pop-oriented albums and hit singles. Beyond music, she has established herself as a fashion icon and designer with her L.A.M.B. clothing line, showcasing her influence on popular culture.
1966: "Walk Away Renée" Original Release
In 1966, The Left Banke originally released the song "Walk Away Renée", which later inspired Gwen Stefani's middle name.
1967: Inspiration for Gwen's Middle Name
In 1967, The Four Tops' version of "Walk Away Renée" inspired Gwen Stefani's middle name, Renée.
1968: Inspiration for Gwen's Name
In 1968, the novel Airport inspired Gwen Stefani's first name, after a stewardess character in the book.
October 3, 1969: Gwen Stefani Born
On October 3, 1969, Gwen Renée Stefani was born in Fullerton, California. She would later become a singer-songwriter and fashion designer.
1983: Inspiration from Elvira Hancock
In 1983, the movie Scarface was released. Years later, in 2006, Gwen Stefani modified her image, drawing inspiration from Michelle Pfeiffer's character Elvira Hancock from Scarface.
1986: Gwen Joins No Doubt
In 1986, Eric Stefani invited Gwen to provide vocals for No Doubt, a ska band he was forming.
December 1987: John Spence's Death
In December 1987, John Spence, one of the original singers for No Doubt, died. Gwen Stefani then became the sole lead singer.
1987: Gwen Stefani Graduates High School
In 1987, Gwen Stefani graduated from Loara High School.
1991: No Doubt Signed to Interscope Records
In 1991, No Doubt was signed to Interscope Records, marking a significant step in their music career.
1992: Singles 1992-2003
In 1992 No Doubt was unsuccessful and later released a greatest hits collection.
1992: No Doubt Releases Debut Album
In 1992, No Doubt released its self-titled debut album; its ska-pop sound was unsuccessful due to the popularity of grunge.
1994: Gwen Stefani Contributes Vocals to Sublime Album
In 1994, before No Doubt's mainstream success, Gwen Stefani contributed guest vocals to "Saw Red" on Sublime's album Robbin' the Hood.
1994: Platinum Blonde Hair Transformation
Since late 1994, Gwen Stefani has maintained platinum blonde hair, a departure from her natural brunette color since the ninth grade.
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.
1995: Popularizing the Bindi
In 1995, Gwen Stefani, after attending family gatherings with Tony Kanal, began wearing a bindi and popularized it as an accessory in No Doubt's music videos.
1995: No Doubt Releases "Tragic Kingdom"
In 1995, No Doubt released their studio album, Tragic Kingdom, which featured hit singles such as "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak".
1995: Release of "The Beacon Street Collection"
In 1995, No Doubt self-released "The Beacon Street Collection", followed by their third album, Tragic Kingdom.
1997: "Don't Speak" Leads Hot 100 Airplay Chart
In 1997, "Don't Speak" from Tragic Kingdom led the Hot 100 Airplay year-end chart, marking a major success for No Doubt.
1999: Pink Hair Color and Return of Saturn
In 1999, Gwen Stefani dyed her hair pink and appeared on the cover of the album 'Return of Saturn' with pink hair.
2000: Collaborations and "Return of Saturn" Release
In 2000, Gwen Stefani collaborated on singles like "You're the Boss" and No Doubt released Return of Saturn, which explored new wave influences.
2000: Gwen Stefani Named Queen of Confessional Pop
In late 2000, Rolling Stone magazine named Gwen Stefani "the Queen of Confessional Pop", recognizing her influence in the pop music scene.
2000: "Hollaback Girl" on Billboard's Decade-End Charts
In the decade between 2000 and 2009, "Hollaback Girl" peaked at number forty-one on Billboard's decade-end charts.
2001: No Doubt Releases "Rock Steady"
In 2001, No Doubt released the album Rock Steady, exploring reggae and dancehall sounds, while maintaining new wave influences.
September 14, 2002: Marriage to Gavin Rossdale
On September 14, 2002, Gwen Stefani married Gavin Rossdale at St Paul's, Covent Garden in London.
2002: Grammy Award for "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
In 2002, Eve and Gwen Stefani won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Let Me Blow Ya Mind".
2003: Stefani Debuts Clothing Line L.A.M.B.
In 2003, Gwen Stefani debuted her clothing line L.A.M.B., expanding her influence into fashion.
2003: Inspiration for Casting in "The Aviator"
In 2003, Martin Scorsese saw Gwen Stefani's picture from a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photo shoot and showed interest in casting her in The Aviator.
2003: Release of The Singles 1992-2003
In 2003, No Doubt released a greatest hits collection, The Singles 1992–2003, which includes a cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life".
November 12, 2004: Release of "Love. Angel. Music. Baby."
On November 12, 2004, Gwen Stefani's debut solo album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby., was released, featuring collaborations with various artists and producers.
2004: "Tragic Kingdom" Sales Milestone
By 2004, Tragic Kingdom had sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, highlighting its lasting impact.
2004: Song "Cool" about Tony Kanal Relationship
In 2004, Gwen Stefani co-wrote the song "Cool" about her friendship with Tony Kanal for her debut solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
2004: Gwen Stefani Launches Solo Career with "Love. Angel. Music. Baby."
In 2004, Gwen Stefani embarked on a solo pop career with the release of her debut studio album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which drew inspiration from 1980s pop music.
2004: Stefani Makes Film Debut in "The Aviator"
In 2004, Gwen Stefani made her film debut playing Jean Harlow in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator, after auditioning for other film roles.
2004: Playing Jean Harlow in 'The Aviator'
In 2004, Gwen Stefani played the role of original blonde bombshell Jean Harlow in the biopic 'The Aviator'.
2004: "What You Waiting For?" Single
In 2004, Pitchfork considered "What You Waiting For?" to be one of Gwen Stefani's best singles, later placing it at number sixteen on their "Top 50 Singles of 2004" list.
2005: Harajuku Lovers Line Launched
In 2005, Gwen Stefani expanded her collection with the Harajuku Lovers line, inspired by Japanese culture and fashion.
2005: Relationship with Tony Kanal
In 2005, Gwen Stefani spoke about her past relationship with bandmate Tony Kanal, expressing her desire to have a baby with him and its impact on the band.
2005: Rolling Stone Cover and Recognition
In 2005, Rolling Stone called Gwen Stefani "the only true female rock star left on radio or MTV" and featured her on the magazine's cover.
2005: "Hollaback Girl" as Stefani's Signature Song
Since its release in 2005, "Hollaback Girl" has been called Gwen Stefani's "signature song" by Rolling Stone. It was the first song to digitally sell over one million copies in the United States.
2005: Success of "Hollaback Girl"
Throughout 2005, "Hollaback Girl" remained popular, becoming Stefani's first US and second Australian number-one single, and the first US music download to sell more than one million copies.
January 2006: "Crash" Released as Sixth Single
In January 2006, "Crash" was released as the sixth single from Love. Angel. Music. Baby., after Gwen Stefani postponed plans for a sequel due to her pregnancy.
May 26, 2006: Birth of Son Kingston
On May 26, 2006, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her first son, Kingston James McGregor Rossdale.
December 1, 2006: Release of "The Sweet Escape"
On December 1, 2006, Gwen Stefani's second studio album, The Sweet Escape, was released, coinciding with the DVD release of her first tour, Harajuku Lovers Live.
2006: Image Modification Inspired by Scarface
In 2006, Gwen Stefani modified her image, drawing inspiration from Michelle Pfeiffer's character Elvira Hancock in the 1983 film Scarface.
2006: Gwen Stefani Releases "The Sweet Escape"
In 2006, Gwen Stefani released her second studio album, The Sweet Escape, featuring singles like "Wind It Up" and the title track.
January 2007: Concerns About Weight Loss
In January 2007, Gwen Stefani raised concerns about her rapid weight loss following her pregnancy.
June 2007: Earnings for tour, fashion line and commercials
From June 2007 to June 2008, Gwen Stefani earned $27 million for her tour, fashion line and commercials.
2007: "The Sweet Escape" Reaches Number Three
In 2007, "The Sweet Escape" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart.
March 2008: No Doubt Begins Work on New Album
In March 2008, while Gwen Stefani was promoting The Sweet Escape, No Doubt began working on a new album without her, planning to complete it after her tour.
March 28, 2008: Songwriting Commences for New Album
On March 28, 2008, Gwen Stefani posted that songwriting had commenced for the new No Doubt album but was slow because she was pregnant with her second child.
August 21, 2008: Birth of Son Zuma
On August 21, 2008, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her second son, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale.
December 9, 2008: "The Singles 1992–2003" Available on Rock Band 2
On December 9, 2008, The Singles 1992–2003 became available for the video game Rock Band 2.
May 2009: No Doubt Headlines Bamboozle Festival
In May 2009, No Doubt headlined the Bamboozle festival along with Fall Out Boy.
September 22, 2010: Wax Figure Unveiling
On September 22, 2010, a wax figure of Gwen Stefani was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at The Venetian.
June 6, 2011: Stefani States No Plans for Solo Work
In an interview on June 6, 2011, Gwen Stefani stated that she had no plans to continue work as a solo artist.
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, with proceeds from an auction going to Save the Children's relief effort after the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
2011: Auctioning Dress at amfAR Gala
In 2011, at the amfAR gala during the Cannes Film Festival, Gwen Stefani auctioned off the 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.
November 3, 2012: "Looking Hot" Music Video Pulled
On November 3, 2012, No Doubt pulled its music video "Looking Hot" from the Internet after receiving complaints that it was insensitive towards Native Americans.
2012: VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music
In 2012, VH1 listed Gwen Stefani at number thirteen on their list of "100 Greatest Women in Music".
2012: VH1 Ranks Gwen Stefani 13th Greatest Woman in Music
In 2012, VH1 ranked Gwen Stefani 13th on their "100 Greatest Women in Music" list, acknowledging her impact on the music industry.
January 2013: No Doubt Cameo in Portlandia
In January 2013, No Doubt made a cameo appearance in a hot air balloon for the third season of Portlandia.
February 28, 2014: Birth of Son Apollo
On February 28, 2014, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her third son, Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale.
2014: Style Icon Award
In 2014, Gwen Stefani received the Style Icon Award at the first People Magazine Awards.
August 3, 2015: Filing for Divorce
On August 3, 2015, Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale, citing "irreconcilable differences".
November 2015: Relationship with Blake Shelton
In November 2015, Gwen Stefani announced her relationship with Blake Shelton, a country music artist and The Voice co-star.
April 8, 2016: Divorce Finalized
On April 8, 2016, Gwen Stefani's divorce from Gavin Rossdale was finalized, with Rossdale agreeing to an "unequal split" of their assets.
2016: Collaboration on "If I'm Honest" Album
In 2016, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton co-wrote the song "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" which was featured on Shelton's album "If I'm Honest".
2016: Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards
In 2016, Gwen Stefani was honored at the Radio Disney Music Awards with a Hero Award for her charitable contributions.
2016: "This Is What the Truth Feels Like" Reaches Number One
In 2016, Gwen Stefani's third solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, became her first solo album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
2017: Collaboration on "You Make It Feel Like Christmas"
In 2017, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton collaborated on the song "You Make It Feel Like Christmas", featured on Stefani's holiday album of the same name.
2017: "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" Released
In 2017, Gwen Stefani released her fourth solo album and first full-length Christmas album, You Make It Feel Like Christmas, which charted 19 tracks on Billboard's Holiday Digital Song Sales component chart in the United States.
2019: Support for the LGBTQ Community
In a 2019 Pride Source interview, Gwen Stefani expressed her support for the LGBTQ community, stating she would be blessed with a gay son.
October 27, 2020: Engagement Announcement
On October 27, 2020, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton announced their engagement.
2020: "Nobody but You" Reaches Number 18
In 2020, Gwen Stefani released several singles with husband Blake Shelton, including "Nobody but You," which reached number 18 in the US.
2020: Dyslexia Diagnosis
In 2020, Gwen Stefani was diagnosed with dyslexia.
July 3, 2021: Marriage to Blake Shelton
On July 3, 2021, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were married at a chapel on Shelton's Oklahoma ranch.
2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Orange County Hall of Fame Induction
In 2023, Gwen Stefani received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the inaugural Orange County Hall of Fame.
2023: Gwen Stefani Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2023, Gwen Stefani received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a significant recognition of her career.
2023: Cultural Appropriation Controversy
In 2023, Gwen Stefani's interview with Allure magazine sparked controversy regarding cultural appropriation after she claimed to identify with Japanese and Hispanic/Latino cultures, leading to criticism and clarifications about her Irish-American and Italian-American heritage.
2024: Stefani Releases "Bouquet"
In 2024, Gwen Stefani released her fifth studio album, Bouquet.
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