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. 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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1997: 'Don't Speak' Tops Hot 100 Airplay Chart

In 1997, No Doubt's single "Don't Speak" led the Hot 100 Airplay year-end chart, solidifying the band's mainstream success.

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2000: Billboard Ranks Stefani as Successful Artist

Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani as the 54th most successful artist and 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000–2009 decade.

2000: Stefani Named 'Queen of Confessional Pop'

In late 2000, Rolling Stone magazine named Gwen Stefani "the Queen of Confessional Pop", recognizing her influence on pop music.

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 their single "Let Me Blow Ya Mind".

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2004: Tragic Kingdom Sales Milestone

By 2004, Tragic Kingdom had sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, marking a significant achievement for No Doubt.

2005: Rolling Stone Cover 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.

June 2007: Earnings from tour, fashion line and commercials

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

2007: 'The Sweet Escape' Reaches Number Three

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

June 2008: Earnings from tour, fashion line and commercials

2009: Billboard Ranks Stefani as Successful Artist

Billboard magazine ranked Gwen Stefani as the 54th most successful artist and 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000–2009 decade.

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 Stefani Among Greatest Women in Music

In 2012, VH1 ranked Gwen Stefani 13th on their "100 Greatest Women in Music" list, acknowledging her impact and influence in the music industry.

2014: Style Icon Award at People Magazine Awards

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

March 18, 2016: Release of "This Is What the Truth Feels Like" album

On March 18, 2016, Gwen Stefani released her third solo album, "This Is What the Truth Feels Like", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

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 personal contributions to various charitable works.

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.