After their devastating divorces, pop princess Gwen Stefani and country music star Blake
Shelton never expected to fall in love again so quickly. They were also surprised by how strong
their connection was. While going through one of the toughest periods of their lives,
the two musicians healed each other using their hearts, experiences, and values.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani met when they worked as co-judges in the singing
competition "The Voice" in 2014. During that first year, the music stars didn't speak a lot.
Everything changed a year later, when Blake and his wife Miranda Lambert announced their divorce.
Blake and Miranda met when they were paired up to perform during a special in 2005.
Although their chemistry onstage was obvious, Shelton was married to his first wife.
Five months later, Blake filed for divorce. He and Miranda went public with their relationship
in 2007 and married four years later. Country fans loved this marriage between
two of their biggest stars, but the pair announced they were divorcing in 2015. The
reasons for the split are unknown, but many believe cheating had something to do with it.
Blake was understandably devastated. What he didn't expect was that this split would allow
him to connect with who would become the love of his life. When he told his workmates that he was
divorcing, Gwen's reaction shocked the singer. In an interview with Billboard magazine, Shelton
explained that the pop star had "huge tears in her eyes." Later, Stefani approached him and said,
'I'm going through something very similar to what you're going through. I understand. And
I hate it." Gwen hadn't announced it yet, but she was also going through a divorce herself.
After thirteen years and three kids together, she and singer Gavin Rossdale were splitting.
The two met in 1995 and immediately fell for each other. In 2002,
Gavin proposed after getting permission from Gwen's father and the pair got married.
Two years after tying the knot, Gavin discovered he had a secret child.
After taking a paternity test, it was proved that he fathered 15-year-old model Daisy Lowe.
With time, Gavin developed a bond with his daughter. He also had 3 boys with Gwen. However,
fans were shocked when the couple announced their divorce. Although they didn’t give an official
reason, Stefani had discovered that Rossdale had a years-long affair with one of the nannies.
Gwen's inner turmoil, caused by her breakup, allowed her to understand what
Blake was going through. The two started a friendship and began talking more and
more. They also started texting. "Next thing I know, I wake up and she's all I care about,
and I'm ­wondering if she feels the same about me," Shelton told Billboard Magazine.
The Voice coach then explained how much the singer helped him by saying, "Gwen saved my life."
Of course, she understood what it was to divorce another high-profile musician!
Then there’s cheating allegations on both sides. Thanks to his friendship with Stefani, Shelton
started feeling better. In October 2015, the country star told the CMT Hot 20 countdown that
he was in a "good place." The vocalist also said "It's amazing how quickly life can turn around for
you," and mentioned that some "cool things" had happened. Was he alluding to his bond with Gwen?
Fans were also starting to notice the chemistry between the soon-to-be boyfriend and girlfriend. A
few days after Blake's interview, the Voice judges made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy
Fallon. Shelton and Stefani performed a hilarious cover of Drake's single "Hotline Bling" and
viewers noticed the chemistry between them. Fans started wondering if the two stars were dating.
That same weekend, the pair was spotted attending several celebrity-filled Halloween parties. First,
they attended George Clooney's party. A source told E!News that they arrived at
the same time. The person was surprised to see Shelton there since he hadn't attended
in previous years. The stars also left at the same time. Although they left in different cars,
they met up at the next party: Jared Leto's. At Leto's party, the singers decided to stop
hiding and showed the affection they had for each other. Sources confirmed there were A LOT
of displays of affection. Not only that, but at Maroon 5's Halloween party, the paparazzi managed
to snap some pictures of Blake holding Gwen from behind and putting his hands on her hips!
Another insider told the magazine that the flirty energy between the singers could also
be felt on set. According to the source, the stars didn't want to label anything
yet. They wanted to stay under the radar because they didn't know what would happen.
Fans and the media had more and more questions about the musicians and their relationship. In
November 2015, TV presenter Ryan Seacrest couldn't help but ask Stefani if the dating
rumors were true during an interview. The pop star said she wasn't going to answer. However,
she couldn't refrain from adding, "I think he's hot, don't you?" Hmm… suspicious to say the least!
Finally, after weeks of speculation and to the delight of their fans, the pair
confirmed that they were together. Shelton's rep confirmed the relationship to E!News. Of course,
the couple's recent exes found out about their romance. An anonymous informer told ENews that
Miranda Lambert was not surprised to hear about it. "They were always pretty flirty," they said.
With time, the romance grew stronger. So much that, in January 2016, Blake decided to make a
grand gesture for his girlfriend's birthday: He gifted her a pony! Gwen loves horses,
so it was definitely a cute gesture. One month later, the couple made their red
carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar party. They arrived smiling and holding hands. Apparently,
the physical contact didn't stop during the night. A source told US Weekly that the singers
were dancing together and kissing against a wall. "They're completely infatuated," the person said.
Since both members of the couple are musicians,
they have performed several duos over the years. At the 2016 Billboard Music Awards,
they performed "Go ahead and break my heart," a song they wrote together. Years later, they
released their song "Nobody but you," which talks about their love for each other! Aww, adorable!
All these media appearances caused the couple to be at the center of more gossip. This time,
fans talked about a possible engagement. Even media hosts began addressing the rumours. In 2018,
Ellen Degeneres asked Stefani if she and Shelton were getting married. Although the
singer brushed away the question, she admitted that she thought about marriage "all the time."
Shelton didn't address the rumours, but he opened up about his relationship. During an episode of
Sunday Today, he admitted that both him and Gwen thought their relationship was a rebound at the
time. Blake added, "Every day that goes by just feels like a stronger bond between the two of us."
The duo's love continued blossoming. And the great news was, the singers didn't only work as a pair,
they also did as a family! Gwen's sons adored Blake. So much, that on the opening night of
Stefani's Vegas residency, her son Apollo was sitting on the country singer's lap. A Source told
Us Weekly that the boys and Blake were smitten with each other and really looked like a family.
For them, Shelton had become a father figure. In 2020, the coronavirus quarantine shook the
whole world, and the musicians were not an exception. The couple quarantined together.
For many, this would be a recipe for disaster, but Blake and Gwen's love grew even stronger.
The lovebirds even found inspiration to release their song "Happy Anywhere"! The song's lyrics go:
"I could be happy anywhere with you." It seems like their love can endure anything!
After all these grand gestures and their amazingly strong bong, it's no surprise that
Blake finally popped the question. In October 2020, the couple announced their engagement
on Instagram. Sometime later, Shelton revealed some details on the Bobby Bones Show. The singer
confessed that he kept the engagement ring in his truck's door compartment. He was very scared
the ring would fall off the compartment, but he preferred to keep it there since he was waiting
for the right moment to propose. "Thank god I didn't lose the ring," the country star added.
In July 2021, the couple tied the knot. The intimate ceremony was held at Shelton's ranch,
where he had built a small chapel for the occasion. The wedding had a
country and camp aesthetic that perfectly reflected the couple's different styles.
The ceremony was officiated by their friend, TV presenter Carson Daly, who couldn't help but spill
some details during an episode of the today show. "They're an unlikely pair," the presenter said.
"On paper, it doesn't seem to work, but it works." The couple also wrote their own vows,
which Blake decided to present in the form of a song. According to Daly,
it was a very emotional moment. "Blake had tears in his eyes reciting his vows to Gwen and upon
seeing her in the chapel he built for their love." Shelton ended up releasing the song. During an
episode of the Storme Warren show, he explained that he wanted the world to
hear it because of how much it means to him. Since their wedding, the couple has settled
into married life. In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Gwen said, "I love my husband,
and I love being married to him. It's just the greatest thing that's ever happened to me."
This couple is proof that love can come when one least expects it. Not only can it help
you heal a broken heart, but it can make you the happiest you've ever been. Here at Rumour Juice,
we hope Gwen and Blake can continue being the best example of how healing love can be.