You probably know Gwen Stefani as the platinum-blonde frontwoman of No Doubt or the judge on The Voice who found love with Blake Shelton. But behind the pop stardom is a woman whose life story includes a surprise baby at 44, a painful divorce, a learning disability she discovered later in life, and a much-debated connection to Japanese culture.

Full name: Gwen Renée Stefani Shelton ·
Date of birth: October 3, 1969 ·
Place of birth: Fullerton, California, USA ·
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, fashion designer ·
Known for: Lead vocalist of No Doubt, solo career ·
Spouse: Blake Shelton (m. 2021), Gavin Rossdale (m. 2002–2016)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Born in Fullerton, CA on October 3, 1969 (Wikipedia)
  • Three sons: Kingston (2006), Zuma (2008), Apollo (2014) (Wikipedia)
  • Diagnosed with dyslexia after her children were evaluated (Good Morning America)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact terms of the 2016 divorce settlement remain private (Wikipedia)
  • Her statements about identifying with Japanese culture have been interpreted differently by fans and critics