Gwen Stefani

Non-Public Biography Node
Birthday: October 3, 1969
Age: 42
Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Fullerton, CA
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Big Break: No Doubt
Biography
Gwen Renée Stefani was born in Fullerton, California. Her mother got the name Gwen after the stewardess in the novel Airport. Her father Dennis Stefani is of Italian American descent and works as a Yamaha marketing executive. Her mother is Patti Flynn and comes from Irish and Scottish descent. Her mother used to be an accountant before becoming a homemaker. Gwen is the second oldest of four children. She has a sister and two brothers.

Stefani attended Loara high school in her teen years and was on the swim team at Loara. While attending high school she also worked at Dairy Queen as a floor scrubber. After graduating from high school in 1987, she began attending California State University, Fullerton.

Stefani became known in the scene in 1992 as the front woman of the band No Doubt. From then on it was international stardom for Gwen and her band. Gwen gave a shot at a solo album and that was a success as well. She recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004.

Besides music, Gwen has become a well known name in the fashion industry. In 2003, she launched her L.A.M.B. fashion collection. She married musician Gavin Rossdale in 2002, and the two have a son, Kingston, who was born in 2006.

Did you know...

  • Gwen is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
  • Gwen Stefani is a Catholic.
  • Gwen designed and promoted a camera for Hewlett-Packard.
  • Her sister, Jill appeared in No Doubt's Just A Girl music video.
  • L.A.M.B. stands for "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." which is the name of the four Harajuku girls.
  • Her favorite food is sushi.
  • Stefani's natural hair color is brunette.
  • Stefani's nicknames are Sunshine and G-loc.
  • Her band, No Doubt, was created by herself, Eric Stefani and John Spence (their friend).
  • Gwen got her dad a guitar for Christmas of 1996.
  • Gwen arrived an hour late to her wedding to husband Gavin Rossdale.
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Gwen Stefani and her hubby Gavin Rossdale are one of the few Hollywood couples that has done a great job keeping their private life very private.

The couple walked the red carpet hand in hand at last night’s Heart Foundation Gala, an organization that raises money to help fund research and fight heart disease.
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Forget video games or bicycles, this is what kids are asking for these days—art.

Andy Warhol’s Peaches print was auctioned off during Thursday’s amFAR Inspiration Gala at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The winning big was $14,000, and it went to Sandra Bullock’s agents, who bought it as a gift for the actress’ son, Louis.

Louis is one year old. He poops in his pants. I’m not exactly sure he’s gonna appreciate the significance of this piece of art.

Sandra joked at the event:

"I want to thank Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd for not being cheap f-cks and gifting my son with his first Warhol.”

All proceeds from the auction went to benefit amFAR’s AIDS research. The organization was co-created by the late Elizabeth Taylor.
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Hollywood moms Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani combined their miniature clan on Monday when they got their kids together for a play date. Angelina and her brood were all seen leaving Gwen’s London home.

The kids had colorful faces that looked like they’d been playing with the markers. Either that, or there’s some weird Hollywood baby cult they just got initiated into.

Gwen’s youngest son, Zuma, wasn’t there, but Kindston led the way while Angelina had her kids in tow. I would list all of Angelina’s kids but I don’t think my computer has enough memory.

Stefani and the boys are also pals with the Beckhams, and the moms have been spotted on a few Hollywood play dates themselves. Back in 2008, the Beckham boys and Stefani brothers hit up Colour Be Mine, a pottery studio.
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Crystal Harris caused an uproar when she went on Howard Stern to tell the world that Hugh Hefner was a two-minute man. Harris says that Stern scared her into “lying” about the confession.

I’m not sure what it is about Howard Stern that makes people divulge their deepest, darkest sexual secrets and even throw their partners under the bus.

Oprah has the power to get people to talk about their inner feelings, but http://www.hollyscoop.com/howard-stern might be even better at getting people to talk about their sexual exploits. Here are seven celebs and their shocking sexual confessions to Howard Stern.
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Turning sixteen is fun in many ways, but it's also a dreadful time. No longer are you a free-spirited, fun-loving kid ready to enjoy three months of doing nothing.

At sixteen, you're desperate for a car, or money, or your parents just want you out of the house. Inevitably, you have to get a job.

And for some of us, all child labor laws are out the window, and the working world rears its ugly head much sooner. These celebrities might be superstars now, but their beginnings were much more humble.
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While most of us celebrated our fifth birthdays in a urine-drenched ball pit at the local Chuck E. Cheese, Suri Cruise had a lavish tea party in a Beverly Hills mansion.

Based on the photos, the only thing it seemed to be missing was children. But then again, her favorite purses are Ferragamos and she’s already in heels. I wouldn’t be surprised if she got a bottle of Chanel No.5 and a mink shoulder wrap for her birthday.

Suri wore a pink dress and blue sunglasses while mom Katie Holmes sat nearby with siblings Conner, 18 and Isabella, 16.

All in all, it appeared to be a low-key affair, which is unusual for any celebrity kid, but especially Suri, who has had a $100,000 party in the past. We’ve put together our list of the most lavish star kid's birthday parties:
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Gwen Stefani is incredibly vain?

Who knew! The rocking mom of two admits she's "very vain" and confesses that staying married for so long has been the biggest achievement of her life.

Gwen, who is infamous for her killer style, explained: “I mean, I’m very vain. That would be my middle name. Of course I am, you know what I mean? I love the visual."

In the issue of Elle magazine Gwen confessed that she felt gross while she pregnant with her boys, because her figure means everything to her.

She told Elle, “You feel pretty gross when you are first pregnant. You don’t feel cute, you feel disgusting. You’re getting fat. It was hard.”

While she may be obsessed with her appearance, don't expect her to lose her pants a la Gaga or Katy Perry.

“I don’t see myself in those girls. I usually put pants on. I see these girls as more going for the sex-symbol thing. I was more, in the band, like a tomboy. Of course, I think every girl is sexy, so there’s going to be a little of that. But I see a lot of younger artists going more toward the sexy thing.”

Gwen also revealed Valentine’s Day is always special for her and Gavin, who have been together for 14 years and married for nine, had their first kiss around that time.

She said: “The first time we ever kissed was right around Valentine’s Day - we were in New Orleans on tour. So, yeah, I always think about that because it’s unbelievable that we’ve been able to stay together. I feel so proud of us - it’s one of my biggest achievements.”

And this whole time I thought she rolled out of bed looking fabulous. Who knew looking good consumed her entire life? Either way, she looks amazing every single day. The red lips never fail.
Gwen Stefani and hubby Gavin Rossdale have been through it all--fame, kids, gay rumors--but they're still going strong.

Most Hollywood marriages have a shelf life of just months, but Gwen and Gavin have been going strong for over 14 years. How do they do it?! Apparently lots of make-up, exercise and of course unconditional love.

Gwen graces the cover of Elle UK's April issue in which she talks about marriage, her body, her ambitions and much more.

Here are some highlights from the interview:

Gwen on marriage:
"I've been with Gavin for 14 years, and, let's face it, that is a huge accomplishment. I feel so proud of that – it hasn’t been the easiest journey."

Gwen on working out:
"I work out five days a week, I can’t imagine not doing it. I’d like to have no rules and eat what I want, but I’ve learned over the years that I’m so disappointed when I can’t wear the clothes I want to wear. And if I let myself down, appear on stage when I’m not looking my best, it’s not fun for me. I just beat myself up about it."

Gwen on what drives her:
"I think of myself as really lazy. My ideal day would be to never get out of bed. No one can force me to do something unless I'm passionate about it."

Gwen on make-up:
"I wear make-up every single day; I like to wear make-up for Gavin and I don't feel energized till I've put it on, then I'm ready to go."

On modesty:
"I have this real masculine-feminine thing: I'm not really that sexy – I get all made up and then I like to be a tough girl. I didn't even wear high heels until I was in my thirties! To me, [stripping off] is so boring."
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Gwen Stefani has always been verbal about how much she wants a little girl, and if she can't conceive naturally, her and hubby Gavin Rossdale are considering adoption.

According to Hollybaby, Gwen and Gavin are desperate for another baby after she reportedly suffered a miscarriage earlier this year.

Gwen Stefani Wants a Girl

Back in April 2010, Gwen told In Style magazine her Gavin have put “a lot of energy,” into getting pregnant for the third time and admits that “it does seem weird” she hasn’t yet welcomed a baby girl, given her flair for fashion.

During the interview she also confessed that she felt she was “running out of time,” so it only makes sense that they would consider adoption.

We're keeping our fingers crossed for a mini Gwen, who else is going to inherit her amazing closet?!
At 40 years-old Gwen Stefani isn't done being a rocker chick--or a new mom. The mom of two admits she would love to have a baby girl, mostly so someone can inherit her massive wardrobe.

“Having children is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. No one could have prepared me for how awesome it is and how hard. And having two boys — there’s a lot of energy. I mean, it does seem weird that I don’t have a girl, but I feel like I’m running out of time,” Gwen told Britain's InStyle magazine in its upcoming July issue.

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Gwen fuelled pregnancy rumors earlier this month when she was photographed wearing a Sea-Band bracelet, which is said to be an aid for morning sickness. But her rep sadly dismissed the pregnancy rumors.

While she would love to have another baby, she added, “I also don’t want to spread myself so thin that I can’t even be good for them. Poor Zuma, he’d be the middle guy. I’m not focusing on it right now, but it’s not up to me anyway, you know? These things are miracles, so we’ll see. Otherwise, the clothes are probably going to go to some girlfriend of Kingston’s!”

That's one lucky girlfriend! We think she should auction her clothes off so the rest of us have a chance to look as great as her--even if just for one day.

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