Gwen Stefani Denies Divorce Rumors with Husband Blake Shelton

Gwen Stefani Addresses the Rumors That She and Husband Blake Shelton Are Getting Divorced

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Gwen Stefani is not bothered by the rumors circulating about her marriage to Blake Shelton. In an interview with Nylon on Tuesday, April 9, Stefani, 54, shared that when you are in love and share similar values, outside opinions cannot affect you. She dismissed the social media speculation about their relationship, stating that people can say whatever they want, but the truth remains unchanged. "A week ago, there were rumors about us getting divorced again or something," Stefani said, "but it's all lies. We know the truth and that's all that matters."

The No Doubt singer has shared that she has experienced insecurities about their relationship, which served as the inspiration for their duet released in February called “Purple Irises.”

In the song, she sings, “If someone comes along and tries to love you like I do, don’t know what I’d do, don’t want to lose you.” She later adds, “No, I never knew a love like this. Now we’re picking purple irises.”

Stefani opened up about her feelings that inspired her to write "Purple Irises." She shared that she went through a phase where she questioned if she was just getting older and if she was still cute. Despite knowing the truth about her relationship with Blake Shelton, she found herself creating drama in her mind due to her insecurities and fears about the future.

Shelton also admitted to having concerns about their relationship.

"It's something we both worry about," he shared with Nylon. They often have discussions about whether their love will remain strong as they age or if they lose themselves.

On the other hand, his wife sees "Purple Irises" as a representation of their deep connection.

“So that [negativity] would never penetrate just by me being vulnerable and sharing a song that I didn’t write for anybody else but myself and Blake,” Stefani said.

Gwen Stefani Addresses the Rumors That She and Husband Blake Shelton Are Getting Divorced

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Stefani and Shelton, 47, were engaged in October 2020 and married in July 2021. Their romance began after they met as judges on The Voice in 2014.

She was married to Gavin Rossdale from 2002 to 2016 and they have three sons together: Kingston, who is 17, Zuma, who is 15, and Apollo, who is 10.

On the other hand, Shelton was previously married to Kaynette Gern from 2003 to 2006 and to Miranda Lambert from 2011 to 2015.

Stefani has been with Shelton for almost ten years and believes their relationship is solid.

She confessed, "The fact is, I am in love with my best friend. All the thoughts swirling in my head are just me overthinking things."

Stefani received a special Valentine's Day surprise from her "best friend" Shelton, who showed his love by giving her a massive ring.

During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on February 14, Stefani excitedly shared, "I got my Valentine's present early this year!" She proudly showed off the sparkler on her hand, which had a large emerald setting surrounded by a diamond halo.

“He really mixed it up,” Stefani said about her husband. “Usually I get amazing flowers, but this year he was like, ‘Here you go!’”

Editor's P/S:

Gwen Stefani's vulnerability in sharing her insecurities and fears in "Purple Irises" resonates deeply. Despite being in a loving and committed relationship with Blake Shelton, her doubts and worries about the future are relatable. The song serves as a poignant reminder that even in the midst of love, insecurities can creep in, highlighting the importance of open communication and reassurance.

Stefani's honesty about her relationship challenges the unrealistic expectations often projected onto celebrity couples. By acknowledging that even their marriage is not immune to insecurities and concerns, she normalizes these experiences and provides solace to others who may also grapple with similar feelings. The couple's ability to navigate these challenges together, with Shelton being equally transparent about his worries, underscores the strength of their bond and the importance of mutual support in a relationship.