Gwen Renée Stefani was born on October 3, 1969, in Fullerton, California, and emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in modern pop music and fashion.

She first rose to stardom in the 1990s as the lead vocalist of the rock-ska band No Doubt, which was originally formed in 1986 by her brother Eric Stefani and friend John Spence.

She joined as a second vocalist, but after Spence’s tragic death in 1987, she became the band’s primary frontwoman. No Doubt signed with Interscope Records in 1991 and, after a slow start, shot to international fame with their 1995 album "Tragic Kingdom," featuring iconic hits like "Just a Girl" and "Don't Speak."

This period established Stefani as a powerful and charismatic performer, and the album sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, earning Grammy nominations and positioning her as a style icon.

Following further success with albums like "Return of Saturn" and "Rock Steady," No Doubt took a hiatus in 2004, during which Stefani launched her solo career. Her debut album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." in 2004 drew heavily on pop and electronic influences from the 1980s and included chart-topping singles such as "Hollaback Girl," which became the first U.S. download to sell over a million copies.

She continued her solo success with albums like "The Sweet Escape" and "This Is What the Truth Feels Like," the latter of which topped the Billboard 200 chart in 2016. Recognized for her eclectic style, she also launched her fashion line L.A.M.B. in 2003, which remains influential in pop culture.

In addition to music and fashion, she has appeared as a coach on "The Voice," expanding her impact on mainstream entertainment.

Throughout her career, Gwen Stefani has won multiple Grammy Awards both as a member of No Doubt and as a solo artist, and she has collaborated with artists such as Eve and Moby, embracing diverse styles from ska and punk to dance and reggae.

Her personal life has often been the subject of media attention. She was married to musician Gavin Rossdale from 2002 to 2016, with whom she shares three children. In 2021, she married country singer Blake Shelton, and the two have since released several musical collaborations.