Gwen Stefani's Unique Take on Marriage

Gwen Stefani believes that the key to a happy marriage is as simple as one powerful word: God. During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the No Doubt frontwoman opened up about her strong faith alongside her husband, Blake Shelton, four years after their beautifully celebrated wedding.

The Power of a "Third Party"

When Barrymore asked Stefani to share the best relationship advice she’s ever received, the singer replied, "Best advice would probably be make sure you have a third party." With a pointed gesture skyward, she made it clear that the ultimate 'third party' in her marriage is none other than the divine.

From Contestants to Soulmates

Stefani and Shelton’s love story sparked when they met as coaches on the beloved singing competition, The Voice. At that time, Stefani was in a marriage with Gavin Rossdale, while Shelton was still with Miranda Lambert, both of which ended in divorce.

A New Beginning Amidst Heartbreak

Reflecting on their initial connection, Stefani told Howard Stern, "I wasn’t trying to start a relationship; I was just trying to not die. I had a horrible situation, and something great came out of it." Their shared experiences with high-profile divorces created an unbreakable bond between them.

A Love That Inspires Music

Blake Shelton also expressed deep gratitude for Stefani in an interview with Billboard, stating, "Gwen saved my life. Who else on earth could understand going through a high-profile divorce from another musician?" Their artistic chemistry has led to multiple collaborations, including Stefani's festive hit "You Make Me Feel Like Christmas" featuring Shelton and his romantic ballad "Nobody But You" with her.

Still Madly in Love

Four years into their marriage, the couple remains as devoted as ever. Shelton reflected on their journey during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, saying, "I kind of stopped checking things off my list of great accomplishments in my life when I married Gwen, so this is just icing on the cake. I love you so much, and that’s the great thing that’s happened along this journey."