Gwen Stefani gives fans rare insight into her personal life and motherhood: ‘It’s not what you think it will be like’
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Gwen Stefani has opened up in a revealing new interview about motherhood and her iconic career.
The 55-year-old pop icon, who shares three sons Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 10, with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, spoke about the profound impact motherhood has had on her life.
‘Being a parent is not what you think it will be when you’re a little girl and you’re like, “I’m going to be a mom!” It’s so deep,’ she told Stellar Magazine this week.
‘Their happiness is my happiness. Having any kind of sanity is making sure they’re safe, happy and loved.’
She admitted the responsibility of being a parent is ‘bigger than you could ever imagine’ and she feels so much pride through her children.
‘The countless rewards come along with the sacrifices, anxiety, worries and stresses that are automatic,’ she continued.
Gwen Stefani has opened up in a revealing new interview, sharing heartfelt reflections on motherhood and her iconic career
The pop icon, who shares sons Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 10, with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, spoke about the profound impact of motherhood on her life. Pictured in 2013
Gwen also spoke candidly about the upcoming 30th anniversary of Tragic Kingdom, the breakout album that catapulted No Doubt — the band she fronted for years — into the spotlight.
She admitted she was still finding her identity when Tragic Kingdom was released.
‘It’s so mind-blowing that that record even came out – it took so long. And that somebody like me, who at the time had absolutely no clue who I was [and] what I was doing… that those songs would go out in the world and still be played and listened to and talked about.’
‘It’s truly a testament to God’s work and I’m just honoured that God chose to give me those songs.’
During the band’s hiatus, Gwen embarked on a solo pop career in 2004 and released her debut studio album Love. Angel.
Her forthcoming album, Bouquet, is slated to release on November 15, 2024, via Interscope Records.
The 33 minute album will feature ten songs on its track list and it is her first release since 2017’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas.
Gwen has released three singles from the album already including Somebody Else’s, Swallow My Tears, and Purple Irises which is a duet with her husband Blake Shelton, who she married in 2021,
Gwen also spoke candidly about the upcoming 30th anniversary of Tragic Kingdom, the breakout album that catapulted No Doubt — the band she fronted for years — into the spotlight
Gwen and her ex-husband Gavin were first linked in 1995 when No Doubt opened for his band, Bush, at one of their concerts.
No Doubt — her Anaheim, California based band — was first formed by the blonde bombshell herself back in 1986.
For the majority of the group’s run, the members have consisted of drummer Adrian Young, guitarist Tom Dumont, and bassist Tony Kanal as she took lead vocals.
Gwen’s brother, keyboardist Eric Stefani, was also a former member of the group when they began putting out albums in 1992.
Even though its self-titled debut album did not perform as well as they planned, The Beacon Street Collection — their sophomore record — sold over 100,000 copies in 1995, propelling the group to fame.
