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. No Doubt gained fame with hits like "Just a Girl" and "Don't Speak." During No Doubt's hiatus, Stefani launched a successful solo pop career in 2004 with her album Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which was inspired by 1980s pop music. The album produced several hit singles, including "Hollaback Girl," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first US download to sell one million copies. Stefani is known for her distinctive voice, fashion sense, and contributions to pop culture.

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

1997: "Don't Speak" Tops Charts

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

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2000: Billboard ranking

Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani the 54th most successful artist of the 2000 decade.

2000: Queen of Confessional Pop

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

2002: Grammy Award Win

In 2002, Eve and Gwen Stefani won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Let Me Blow Ya Mind".

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2004: Album sales of Tragic Kingdom

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

2004: "What You Waiting For?" Ranked by Pitchfork

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, and would later place it at number sixteen on their "Top 50 Singles of 2004" list.

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2005: Rolling Stone Feature

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: Success of Hollaback Girl

Throughout 2005, "Hollaback Girl" remained popular and was the first US music download to sell more than one million copies.

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June 2007: Earnings Reported by Forbes Magazine

Between June 2007 and June 2008, Forbes magazine reported that Gwen Stefani earned $27 million from her tour, fashion line, and commercials.

2007: 'The Sweet Escape' success

In 2007, the single "The Sweet Escape" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart.

June 2008: Earnings Reported by Forbes Magazine

Between June 2007 and June 2008, Forbes magazine reported that Gwen Stefani earned $27 million from her tour, fashion line, and commercials.

2009: Billboard ranking

Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani the 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000–2009 decade.

2012: VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music List

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

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

2016: Release of 'This Is What the Truth Feels Like'

In 2016, Gwen Stefani released her third solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, which became her first solo album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

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.

2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Induction into Orange County Hall 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: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2023, Gwen Stefani received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her contributions to music and fashion.

2025: Billboard Ranking on 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.