In 2021, iconic singers Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton made fans go wild after they announced that they were finally tying the knot after dating for over six years. It is known to many that the cute couple first met while coaching on the popular singing competition TV show “The Voice.”
Although at first, they just saw each other as mere co-workers. However, as days passed, their seemingly good friendship during the show’s early days progressed into something more.
On top of that, fans could not deny that the two’s playful banter and chemistry on screen are so apparent. So when they finally revealed that they were officially dating in 2015, they immediately took the music industry headlines by storm.
Everyone, from tabloids to entertainment news channels, went crazy talking about the singers’ sudden love story. Some say that the timing for the two was just so perfect and that they were truly meant for each other.
So, if you want to know more about the two, just keep scrolling as we got everything covered for you!
They Were Both Married Before
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During their time on “The Voice” season 7, both were still married to their previous spouses. Stefani still married to Gavin Rossdale, and Shelton to country superstar Miranda Lambert. However, around that time, the two suddenly encountered obstacles that caused their respective marriages to fall apart.
Shelton and Stefani finally decided to end their relationship with their previous spouses, causing the two to become unexpected confidants to each other. In an interview, Stefani revealed she was shocked when Shelton broke the news of him splitting up with Lambert.
A few months later, she and her ex-husband Rossdale also ended their thirteen-year marriage, causing Stefani to experience one of the most agonizing feelings she felt ever.
Unexpectedly, Shelton came to the rescue, giving Stefani that helping hand in one of the toughest challenges she faced in life. They also clarified to everyone that they weren’t trying to start a relationship since everything between them happened unexpectedly.
That said, fans can’t help but get so amazed that the timing was perfect for the two. They ended up leaning on each other for support during this difficult time in their life.
Their Friendship Turned Into Something More
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Now that they have known each other during their most vulnerable phase, their seemingly good friendship has somehow transpired into something more. By the end of 2015, both singers had shocked the world when the news about the two started to circulate, announcing that they were now in a romantic relationship with each other.
Although the couple didn’t confirm things then, considering the one who revealed it to the public was an insider, it seems like time is indeed a truth teller as Stefani and Shelton are now officially married.
A few months after that announcement, the star couple slowly showed off pictures of them two online, sharing their memories as a couple with their loving fans. However, what really made fans go wild was when Stefani and Shelton finally made their red carpet debut as a couple during the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016.
Proud and Open
Months after they started dating, the two never stopped showing their love and affection to one another, both online and offline. In an interview, country singer Shelton shared a heartfelt revelation to his fans, saying that Stefani has saved his life.
Stefani was the only one he could lean on when he and Lambert split up. That’s because no one can really understand what it was like to go through a high-profile divorce other than an artist who also went through the same.
Big Engagement Announcement
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Around October 2020, the country singer and pop star finally announced their long-awaited engagement in a cute post they shared with their fans. A few months after the big announcement, in 2021, the two finally tied the knot in a beautiful wedding at the country singer’s Tishomingo ranch over the Fourth of July weekend.
Shelton’s Efforts For His New Family
Since Stefani already had children with his ex-husband, Rossdale, Shelton has tried his best to become a good stepfather to Stefani’s three sons. Since he really wanted to make sure he gave his best to his new family, Shelton even decided to leave “The Voice” to spend more time with Stefani and the kids.
That said, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s love story is a great example that love is indeed unpredictable. It is something that just happens, making the whole experience unexpectedly exciting.