Gwen Stefani's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gwen Stefani.

Gwen Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer, best known as the lead vocalist of the band No Doubt. The band achieved mainstream success with hits like "Just a Girl" and "Don't Speak" from their album *Tragic Kingdom*. During No Doubt's hiatus, Stefani launched a successful solo pop career in 2004 with her debut album *Love. Angel. Music. Baby.*, which drew inspiration from 1980s pop. The album spawned multiple hit singles, including "Hollaback Girl," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first US download to sell a million copies.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: "Don't Speak" Tops Charts

In 1997, "Don't Speak" from the album Tragic Kingdom led the Hot 100 Airplay year-end chart.

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2000: Billboard ranking

Between 2000 and 2009, Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani the 54th most successful artist.

2000: "Hollaback Girl" on Billboard Charts

From 2000-2009, "Hollaback Girl" from Love. Angel. Music. Baby. peaked at number forty-one on Billboard's decade-end charts.

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2000: "Queen of Confessional Pop"

In late 2000, Rolling Stone magazine named Gwen Stefani "the Queen of Confessional Pop".

2004: Album Sales

By 2004, the album Tragic Kingdom had sold more than 16 million copies worldwide.

2004: "What You Waiting For?" Ranked Among Top Singles

In 2004, "What You Waiting For?", the lead single from Love. Angel. Music. Baby., was considered by Pitchfork to be one of Gwen Stefani's best singles, placing it at number sixteen on their "Top 50 Singles of 2004" list.

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2005: Rolling Stone Cover

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" Success

Throughout 2005, Gwen Stefani's song "Hollaback Girl" remained popular, becoming the first US music download to sell more than one million copies.

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June 2007: Earnings Reported by Forbes Magazine

From June 2007 to June 2008, Forbes magazine reported that Gwen Stefani earned $27 million from her tour, fashion line, and commercials, making her the world's 10th highest-paid music personality at the time.

June 2008: Earnings Reported by Forbes Magazine

2009: Billboard ranking

Between 2000 and 2009, Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani the 37th most successful Hot 100 artist.

2009: "Hollaback Girl" on Billboard Charts

From 2000-2009, "Hollaback Girl" from Love. Angel. Music. Baby. peaked at number forty-one on Billboard's decade-end charts.

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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 Ranking

In 2012, VH1 ranked Gwen Stefani 13th on their "100 Greatest Women in Music" list.

2014: Style Icon Award at People Magazine Awards

In 2014, Gwen Stefani received the Style Icon Award at the first People Magazine Awards.

2016: Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards

In 2016, Gwen Stefani was honored at the Radio Disney Music Awards with a Hero Award, which is given to artists based on their personal contributions to various charitable works.

2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

In 2023, Gwen Stefani received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2025: Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century

In 2025, Billboard ranked Gwen Stefani as a soloist at number 32 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list and as part of No Doubt, which was listed at number 59.