Biography of Gwen StefaniDate of Birth
3 October 1969, Fullerton, California, USA
Birth Name
Gwen Renée Stefani
Nickname
Sunshine
G-loc
Height
5' 6" (1.68 m)
Mini Biography
Gwen Renee Stefani was born on October 3, 1969 at St. Jude's Hospital in Fullerton, California. She was one of four children born to Dennis Stefani and Patti Flynn. Her siblings are Eric Stefani, Jill and Todd. She and her brother Eric began the band No Doubt when Gwen was a teenager and she moved from backing vocals to lead singer when their original lead, John Spence, committed suicide. She dated band mate Tony Kanal for eight years, before marrying English rocker Gavin Rossdale on 14 September 2002 in London. She is now stepmother to Gavin's 16-year-old daughter, Daisy Lowe. Gwen and Gavin divide their time equally between homes in Anaheim and London.
Spouse
Gavin Rossdale (14 September 2002 - present) 1 child
Trade Mark
Red lips and platinum blond hair
Offbeat yet fashionable style
Trivia
Was on her High School swim team.
Lead singer for the band No Doubt.
Met future husband Gavin Rossdale (Bush) in 1996 at a concert she was playing with her band No Doubt.
Inspired by such musicals as The Sound of Music (1965), and Annie (1982).
Has one sister, Jill and two brothers, Eric Stefani and Todd Stefani.
Eric Stefani, her brother, was the keyboardist for No Doubt.
Attended Cal State Fullerton
Has a her own fashion label named L.A.M.B. which goes on sale in Spring 2004.
According to the April 2004 issue of Vogue, her father Dennis is Italian and her mother Patti is of Irish and Scottish descent.
Was voted one of People magazines 50 Most Beautiful People of 2004.
Arrived an hour late for her wedding.
Many big celebs like Nicky Hilton, Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra, and Halle Berry have been spotted wearing her popular bag, and clothing line titled L.A.M.B.
Shares a birthday with singer Ashlee Simpson and former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.
Ranked #22 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).
Her wedding dress was designed by John Galliano.
Friend and collaborator of rapper Eve.
Named Best Dressed Woman in the May 2005 issue of Harpers & Queen.
Her home was used in a music video for a song from Rufus Wainwright's debut album.
Is a distant cousin of Madonna. Her great-aunt's mother-in-law shares the last name with Madonna.
A fashion icon
Had a seven year romantic relationship with No Doubt's bassist, Tony Kanal. Most of the songs on No Doubt's "Tragic Kingdom" CD are about their break-up.
Admits that she only had two boyfriends in her life. One is No Doubt band member Tony Kanal, the other one is her husband Gavin Rossdale.
Good friends with Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage.
Received two Grammy Awards with No Doubt, for "Best Pop Performance By Duo Or Group With Vocal" in 2002 ("Hey Baby") and 2003 ("Underneath It All").
Received five Grammy Awards nominations as solo artist on 8 December 2005: Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Female Pop Performance, Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
Stepmother of Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe (b.1989)
The vinyl red gown that she wore on the cover of "Tragic Kingdom" was stolen from the Fullerton Museum Centre in Orange County, California on 11th January 2005.
Launched a second fashion line, Harajuku Lovers, inspired by the street fashions of the Harajuku area of Tokyo, Japan. This complements her solo album, Love Angel Music Baby, on which she makes multiple references to Harajuku girls.
Is some sort of a fashion icon, because of her unique style, which mixes vintage with designer clothes.
Named #30 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
Gwen and her husband, Gavin Rossdale, became the parents of a boy, Kingston James McGregor, on May 26, 2006 in Los Angeles.
Named #40 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
Mopped the floors of a local Dairy Queen, shortly before joining her brother's band, No Doubt.
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