"Hollaback Girl" singer Gwen Stefani had a rough patch with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale before she landed on her feet with "The Voice" judge Blake Shelton. Gwen Stefani related that being on "The Voice" helped her survive the aftermath of her split with Gavin Rossdale. Blake Shelton coming into her life also played a big part in her recovery.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale had been married for 13 years before it ended over a controversial third party. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have three children together: Kingston, 9, Zuma, 7, and Apollo, 2.
People reports that Gavin Rossdale continues to be a dedicated father to their children. During an AKID egg hunt, Gavin Rossdale enjoyed spending the day with his children. Both Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale tried to keep their children from being affected by the divorce.
Fortunately, too, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo seem to get on well with the man Gwen Stefani is currently dating, Blake Shelton. In fact, the boys and Gwen Stefani supported Blake Shelton before and after his stint as host for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. Kingston, Zuma and Apollo reportedly helped Blake Shelton practice his spiels and jokes for the occasion.
USA Today reports that before all these happy events that panned out, Gwen Stefani had actually been quite devastated by her divorce from Gavin Rossdale. Panic and feeling dead were among the feelings that Gwen Stefani had to work through. Focusing on other things helped Gwen Stefani toward the road to recovery. Part of this is her work as a judge and mentor on the music show "The Voice."
"I'm gonna have to believe this is happening because I'm supposed to do this and help people in some way," Gwen Stefani said. "It's a small thing, in a way, but music is so powerful it really does help people."
Gwen Stefani reportedly found the job of coaching similar to being a mother. The job also enabled Gwen Stefani to recover her confidence, especially when she measured what she and the young proteges are able to accomplish together. Being surrounded by the earnestness of fresh talent also revived Gwen Stefani in her own track as a musician.
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— Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) March 16, 2016
Her new album, "This Is What The Truth Feels Like," is the expression of what Gwen Stefani went through in this phase of her life. Through the songs, fans will be able to live out the ending with Gavin Rossdale, the beginning with Blake Shelton and the rebirth of Gwen Stefani.
