Gwen Stefani Biography

(Co-founder of Band 'No Doubt')

Birthday: October 3, 1969 (Libra)

Born In: Fullerton, California, United States

Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer, and actress. She is the lead vocalist of the rock band No Doubt. She performed with the band and released three albums before deciding to go solo. Love. Angel. Music. Baby., her first solo album, was inspired by the music of the 1980s. The album’s third single, Hollaback Girl, became the first U.S. digital download to sell one million copies. Her second solo studio album, The Sweet Escape, featured singles such as Wind It Up, 4 in the Morning, and the smash hit The Sweet Escape. Including her work with No Doubt, she has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. She has also diversified her career with her clothing and accessories lines, L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers. Stefani has been described as possessing a unique vocal prowess, which The Chicago Tribune referred to as a "brash alto." She has been dubbed "the new Madonna" by publications such as The Hollywood Reporter and People. Her signature red lips, platinum blonde hair, and dark eyes contribute to her striking appearance, while her natural good looks are enhanced by her stylish fashion sense. Billboard magazine ranked Stefani as the 54th most successful artist and the 37th most successful Hot 100 artist of the 2000s, decade.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Gwen Renée Stefani

Age: 55 Years, 55 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Gavin Rossdale

father: Dennis Stefani

mother: Patti Flynn

siblings: Eric Stefani, Jill Stefani, Todd Stefani

children: Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale, Kingston Rossdale, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale

Born Country: United States

Pop Singers Rock Singers

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

Ancestry: Irish American, Italian American

U.S. State: California

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education: California State University, Fullerton

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    What is Gwen Stefani's music genre?

    Gwen Stefani is primarily known for her music in the genres of pop and rock.

  • 2

    Has Gwen Stefani ever acted in movies or TV shows?

    Yes, Gwen Stefani has made appearances in several movies and TV shows, including "The Aviator," "Zoolander," and "King of the Hill."

  • 3

    Does Gwen Stefani have any fashion lines?

    Yes, Gwen Stefani is the founder of the fashion lines L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers, known for their unique and edgy designs.

  • 4

    What was Gwen Stefani's first solo album?

    Gwen Stefani's first solo album was titled "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." and was released in 2004.

  • 5

    Has Gwen Stefani been a coach on a reality TV singing competition?

    Yes, Gwen Stefani has served as a coach on the reality TV singing competition "The Voice" for multiple seasons.

Childhood & Early Life

Gwen Renee Stefani was born on October 3, 1969, in Fullerton, California, to Dennis, a Yamaha marketing executive and Patti, an accountant turned homemaker. The second of four children, her siblings were Jill, Todd and older brother, Eric.

She was exposed to folk music and artists like bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris by her parents. She also developed a love for musicals such as the Sound of Music and Evita.
She attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California, and was dyslexic. She made her onstage debut during a talent show at Loara High School to sing "I Have Confidence", from The Sound of Music.
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Career
Stefani graduated from high school in 1987, and began attending Fullerton College before transferring to California State University, Fullerton. She had started providing vocals for her brother, Eric’s band, No doubt.
In 1991, No Doubt was signed to Interscope Record. Their debut album, the following year was not successful as grunge was more popular than their ska- pop.
In 1995, the band’s self released album The Beacon Street Collection was successful while their third album Tragic Kingdom had the single, Don’t Speak which topped the year-end charts.
No Doubt released ‘Return of Saturn’ in 2000 which retained the ska punk and reggae influences but had slower, ballad-like songs. The lyrics reflected the singer’s relationship with Bush front man Gavin Rossdale.

She founded her own fashion line in 2003, called L.A.M.B, an acronym of her debut solo album, which manufactures apparel and fashion accessories and a fragrance called "L.”, and later another called Harajuku Lovers.

She made her acting debut playing Jean Harlow in Martin Scorsese's ‘The Aviator’ in 2004, and was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Her second solo album, ‘The Sweet Escape’, released in 2006, was a collaborated effort of many artists. Critics called the album a "hasty return" that repeated her previous album with less energy.

Working again with No Doubt, she began song writing and No Doubt went on to headline the Bamboozle Festival and released the album, Push and Shove, in 2012, in the United States

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Major Works

Rock Stead, the fifth studio album by No Doubt, was released in 2001, and received mostly positive reviews. It debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200, and sold approximately three million copies.

Her first solo album in 2004, Love. Angel. Music. Baby, designed as an updated version of music records, received favorable reviews from contemporary music critics and sold seven million copies worldwide.
Awards
Her single ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind" in entertainer Eve's album ‘Scorpion’ won a Grammy in 2002 for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration". ‘Hey Baby’ co-written by her, brought No Doubt, a best performance Award.
She won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2005, including Best Choreography for "Hollaback Girl" and Best Art Direction for "What You Waiting For?,” and she was adjudged Best Dressed Female.
At the Teen Choice Awards, presented annually by the Fox Broadcasting Company, in 2005, she won three nominations that she received, including Choice Breakout, Best Female Video, and Choice Collaboration for Rich Girl".

The World Music Awards honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and Stefani won the Best-selling New Female Artist in 2005.

Personal Life & Legacy

Stefani dated her band mate, Tony Kanal but they broke-up after seven years. She married Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale on September 14, 2002. The couple had three sons together — Kingston James McGregor, Zuma Nesta Rock, and Apollo Bowie Flynn — before filing for divorce in 2015. Later that same year, she began a relationship with country singer Blake Shelton, whom she married on July 3, 2021.

In 2011, she donated $1 million to Save the Children's Japan Earthquake–Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund, and ran an auction on eBay of vintage clothing, designed and signed by her, from her personal wardrobe.
Facts About Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani is a talented seamstress and has a passion for designing and creating her own clothing, which she often incorporates into her stage outfits.

Gwen Stefani is an avid snowboarder and enjoys hitting the slopes whenever she has free time.

Gwen Stefani has a unique hobby of collecting vintage lunchboxes and has an extensive collection from different eras and themes.

Gwen Stefani is a dedicated philanthropist and has been involved in various charitable causes, including supporting education and healthcare initiatives for children in need.

Awards

Grammy Awards
2004 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Winner
2003 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Winner
2002 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Winner
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