Gwen Stefani, born Gwen Renée Stefani on October 3, 1969, in Fullerton, California, is an American singer, songwriter, and fashion designer.[4][2] She rose to prominence as co-founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the ska-punk band No Doubt, formed in 1986 by her brother Eric, blending 2 Tone ska with pop and new wave influences.[1][2][3] The band's breakthrough album *Tragic Kingdom* (1995) topped charts worldwide, driven by hits like **"Just a Girl," "Spiderwebs,"** and **"Don't Speak,"** establishing Stefani as a style icon with her signature platinum blonde hair and red lips.[1][4][2] No Doubt earned two Grammy Awards for songs like **"Hey Baby"** and **"Underneath It All"** from *Rock Steady* (2001).[1][4] Launching a solo career in 2004, Stefani released the platinum debut *Love. Angel. Music. Baby.*, featuring No. 1 hit **"Hollaback Girl"** and **"Rich Girl,"** followed by *The Sweet Escape* (2006) with **"Wind It Up"** and the title track.[3][1][6] Her 2016 album *This Is What the Truth Feels Like* debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her first solo chart-topper.[1][3] In 2020, she scored two No. 1 country hits, **"Nobody But You"** and **"Happy Anywhere,"** with husband Blake Shelton.[3] Stefani has won **three Grammy Awards** total (one solo, two with No Doubt), plus an American Music Award, Brit Award, World Music Award, four MTV Video Music Awards, and two Billboard Music Awards; she received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023.[2][1][3] A trendsetter, she launched clothing lines L.A.M.B. (2003) and Harajuku Lovers (2005).[2][5] She debuted in film as Jean Harlow in *The Aviator* (2004) and served as a coach on *The Voice* for nine seasons through 2024.[2][4][5] No Doubt reunited for *Push and Shove* (2012); Stefani maintains relevance through music, fashion, and TV.[1][5] She has sold over 100 million track units worldwide.[3]