Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and actress. She is a co-founder, lead vocalist, and the primary songwriter of the band No Doubt, whose singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak", from their 1995 breakthrough studio album Tragic Kingdom, as well as "Hey Baby" and "It's My Life" from later albums.
In 2004, Stefani embarked on a successful solo pop career, releasing her debut studio album Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which was inspired by pop music from the 1980s and was a critical and commercial success. The album's singles, "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl", "Hollaback Girl", and "Cool", were all successful on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Stefani's second solo album, The Sweet Escape (2006), was also a commercial success, spawning the successful singles "Wind It Up", "The Sweet Escape", and "4 in the Morning".
Stefani has also ventured into fashion, launching her own clothing line, L.A.M.B., in 2004. The line has been successful, and Stefani has won several awards for her designs. In 2005, she launched a fragrance line, Harajuku Lovers, which has also been successful.
In addition to her music and fashion career, Stefani has also appeared in several films, including The Aviator (2004), Zoolander (2001), and Trolls (2016). She has also been a judge on the singing competition shows The Voice (2014–2015, 2017, 2019–present) and American Song Contest (2022).
Stefani is a successful and versatile artist who has achieved success in music, fashion, and film. She is a role model for many young women and is known for her unique style and her strong personality.