Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have gone through phases where their four-year marriage is a hot topic of conversation, and it appears to be happening again.
Fans raised a few eyebrows back in March when Shelton released a duet with his wife called “Hangin’ On.” He promised that the breakup song was “really no reflection of where Gwen and I are in our relationship — I hope,” but he seemed to plant a seed of doubt in Access Hollywood viewers.
Now, the couple’s reported distance seems to be worrying some of their friends since they haven’t been seen in public together in months.
“Gwen and Blake have been spending an awful lot of time apart lately,” a Star Magazine insider claimed. It’s become a talking point amongst friends and fans that they’re living separate lives. A lot of people think the magic’s started to wear off.”
The 56-year-old pop star is busy preparing for her 2026 Las Vegas residency at The Sphere with No Doubt, and he’s focusing on his country music career, Ole Red restaurant chain, and his CBS show, The Road. Still, Shelton and Stefani have a very different approach to their careers.
The source noted that “he’s all about the downtime when he can get it these days, whereas Gwen’s got a ton of commitments coming up. The Vegas residency is a big deal — she’s excited about that, but also nervous as it’s a huge challenge. And it’ll mean more time apart from Blake.”
Stefani gave a subtle update on their relationship in an August Instagram post where she showed a plaque of Shelton’s handprints in cement, and lots of lipstick kisses surrounding them. But the duo has fought against breakup rumors over the years.
The “Hollaback Girl” told Nylon in April 2024 that she and Shelton are solid.
“The truth is I am in love with my best friend,” she explained. “When you’re in love and have truly aligned values, nobody can get to us. You can say whatever you want to say about our relationship — I mean, a week ago we were getting divorced again or something. It’s just lies. The truth is the truth, and we know what that is…”
Some friends might be side-eyeing Stefani and Shelton’s marriage, but it seems like they are on the right track despite their hectic schedules.
