Gwen Stefani: American Singer,
Biography of a songwriter
Full Name: Gwen Renée Stefani
Date of Birth: October 3, 1969
Place of Birth: Fullerton, California, US
Nationality: American
Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Fashion Designer, Actress, Television Personality
Famous As: Lead vocalist of the ska–pop band No Doubt and Grammy ‑ winning solo artist
Height and Physical Stats
Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m to 1.68 m)
Weight: Approx. 55–57 kg (121–125 lb)
Hair: Blonde (originally brunette)
Eye Colour: Brown
Education
Graduated from Loara High School, Anaheim (1987)
Studied at Fullerton College and California State University, Fullerton, before leaving to pursue music
Family and Personal Life
Parents: Dennis Stefani (Italian-American marketing exec) and Patti Flynn (Irish-American accountant)
Siblings: Older brother Eric, younger siblings Jill and Todd
Marriages & Relationships:
Married Gavin Rossdale (2002–2016); three sons: Kingston (b. 2006), Zuma (b. 2008), Apollo (b. 2014)
Married Blake Shelton in 2021; frequent musical collaborator
Career
Music- No Doubt
Joined brother Eric's band in 1986; The breakthrough came with Tragic Kingdom (1995), featuring “Just a Girl,” “Spiderwebs,” and “Don't Speak.” The album sold over 16 million copies
Solo Success
Albums:
Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (2004) – Featuring hits “What You Waiting For?”, “Rich Girl,” and #1 “Hollaback Girl”
The Sweet Escape (2006)
This Is What The Truth Feels Like (2016)
Fifth studio album Bouquet due November 15, 2024
Served as a coach on The Voice for multiple seasons
Founded fashion label LAMB
in 2003 and fragrance line Harajuku Lovers in 2005
Launched vegan makeup line GXVE Beauty and eyewear/home lines
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth:
$160 million (commonly cited), with some sources citing $100–170 M
Income Sources:
Music sales, world tours (eg, 2007 Sweet Escape, Las Vegas residency), fashion and beauty lines, television, endorsements, and real estate
Awards & Honours
Grammy Awards: 3 wins (2 with No Doubt; Best Rap/Sung Collaboration solo for “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” in 2002)
MTV VMAs: 5 wins, including Best Choreography and Art Direction
Brit Award:
International Female Solo Artist (2005)
Billboard Music Awards: 2 wins
American Music Award:
1 win
World Music Award:
1 win
Teen Choice Awards:
Multiple wins
Also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023
Gwen Stefani stands as a multifaceted icon in modern pop culture: a powerful voice from No Doubt's ska‑pop era, a dynamic solo artist with chart‑topping hits, a savvy fashion entrepreneur, influential TV presence, and devoted mother. With a net worth around $160 million and a legacy of artistic and commercial success, she remains a beloved figure in music, style, and entertainment.
