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Gwen Stefani
b. 1969
American singer-songwriter (born 1969)
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Biography
Gwen Renée Stefani Shelton is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani rose to fame as a member and lead vocalist of the band No Doubt, whose hit singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak" from their studio album Tragic Kingdom (1995), as well as "Hey Baby" and "It's My Life" from later albums. During the band's hiatus, Stefani embarked on a solo pop career in 2004 by releasing her debut studio album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Inspired by pop music from the 1980s, the album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned six singles, including "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl", "Hollaback Girl", and "Cool". "Hollaback Girl" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while also becoming the first US download to sell one million copies.
Timeline
The story of Gwen Stefani, told in moments.
No Doubt released Tragic Kingdom after years of rejection from labels. "Don't Speak" became the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. The album sold 16 million copies worldwide.
Released Love. Angel. Music. Baby., her debut solo album. "Hollaback Girl" became the first digital download to sell one million copies in the U.S. She launched the Harajuku Lovers fashion line the same year.
Filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale after 13 years of marriage and three sons. Joined The Voice as a coach the following year, where she met Blake Shelton.
Married Blake Shelton at his Oklahoma ranch. The ceremony was small. A chapel had been built on the property specifically for the wedding.
Artifacts (15)
LAMB by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2006, Womenswear
LAMB by Gwen Stefani
LAMB by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2006, Womenswear
LAMB by Gwen Stefani
LAMB by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2006, Womenswear
LAMB by Gwen Stefani
LAMB by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2006, Womenswear
LAMB by Gwen Stefani
LAMB by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2006, Womenswear
LAMB by Gwen Stefani
LAMB by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2006, Womenswear
LAMB by Gwen Stefani
Lamb by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2007, Womenswear
Lamb by Gwen Stefani
Lamb by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2007, Womenswear
Lamb by Gwen Stefani
Lamb by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2007, Womenswear
Lamb by Gwen Stefani
Lamb by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2007, Womenswear
Lamb by Gwen Stefani
Lamb by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2007, Womenswear
Lamb by Gwen Stefani
Lamb by Gwen Stefani, Spring-Summer 2007, Womenswear
Lamb by Gwen Stefani
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