Gwen Stefani's Epic Coachella Reunion: No Doubt Bandmates Return with Olivia Rodrigo Surprise Appearance

Gwen Stefani Reunites With No Doubt at Coachella Enlists Olivia Rodrigo for Surprise Cameo

Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal of No Doubt Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella

The reunion of the band No Doubt was definitely the standout moment of the first weekend of Coachella 2024.

Gwen Stefani took the stage at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 13, where she performed some of No Doubt's most famous songs alongside her former bandmates Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young.

During the Indio, California festival, attendees were pleasantly surprised when Olivia Rodrigo joined in on the fun in the middle of the set. Rodrigo, 21, showed her inner fangirl by wearing an “I [heart] ND” tank, which referred to the band initials.

Stefani, 54, playfully asked Olivia Rodrigo, "Hey Olivia Rodrigo, why do girls like me and you always want the bad boys?" before Rodrigo finished the line. Stefani then added, "The damaged, the stupid, dumb boys!"

Stefani rocked the stage in a plaid two-piece with a matching jacket. For glam, she wore red lipstick, sparkly blue winged eyeliner and small silver gems above her eyebrows. The rocker also tied up her platinum blond locks in a topknot.

Rodrigo and Stefani then teamed up for a rocking rendition of No Doubt’s “Bathwater.” They sweetly embraced in a hug at the end of the number.

Gwen Stefani Reunites With No Doubt at Coachella Enlists Olivia Rodrigo for Surprise Cameo

Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo John Shearer/Getty Images for No Doubt

Stefani recently mentioned to We that the style was all about nostalgia.

In a recent interview with Us, Stefani shared, "The Coachella looks were a group effort. The band and I wanted to create a cohesive and nostalgic vibe that still felt fresh and new."

Stefani, the lead singer of No Doubt when they formed in 1986, shared, "I feel like wearing plaid has always been a signature look for the band. I sent some references to the band, and we all agreed it would be cool to have something similar but with our own individual styles at the same time."

No Doubt went on hiatus in 2008 and briefly reunited before officially disbanding in 2013. Their last performance together was in 2015, nine years before their Coachella set.

“That was amazing,” Stefani wrote via Instagram Story later on Saturday, sharing a backstage selfie. “Thank u for coming to see @nodoubt at Coachella!!! 2024!!”

Gwen Stefani Reunites With No Doubt at Coachella Enlists Olivia Rodrigo for Surprise Cameo

In a subsequent post, Gwen Stefani was seen sitting on an airplane, waving to the camera while saying, "Goodbye! See you next weekend!" Tony Kanal, Adrian Young, and Tom Dumont of No Doubt were also pictured in the background.

No Doubt will return to Coachella’s Empire Polo Club later this month. The next weekend of Coachella takes place from Friday, April 19, to Sunday, April 21.

Editor's P/S:

The reunion of No Doubt at Coachella 2024 was a nostalgic moment for fans of the band. Gwen Stefani and her former bandmates Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young performed some of their most famous songs, including "Bathwater" with special guest Olivia Rodrigo. Stefani's plaid two-piece and signature red lipstick added to the overall retro vibe of the performance.

The band's hiatus and brief reunions over the years have only made their Coachella performance more special. Stefani expressed her gratitude to fans for coming to see No Doubt, and the band promised to return for the second weekend of the festival. The reunion not only showcased the band's enduring talent but also provided a glimpse into their close bond and the lasting impact of their music.