Gwen Stefani Was Drawn to Blake Shelton’s ‘Big ‘Old Heart and Sense of Humor’
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are still enjoying newlywed bliss as they prepare to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in July 2022. For fans, their romance is one of the most inspiring celebrity pairings. They are an unlikely duo but have emerged as a rock-solid couple, always ready and willing to support each other in their various musical ventures.
As one of the reigning queens of pop music, Stefani might never have envisioned herself with a country music star. But as she revealed in an interview early in her relationship with Shelton, several things drew her to the singer from the start.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani first met when working on ‘The Voice’
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were both massive stars when they met each other on the set of the singing competition show The Voice. Shelton had been a coach for several seasons, while Stefani was a new addition, brought in to replace Christina Aguilera in 2014. Stefani and Shelton not only had great chemistry on the show, but they soon developed a solid friendship behind the scenes as well.
Shelton and Stefani were both going through high-profile divorces when their friendship turned into something more. According to Insider, their romance blossomed in late 2015, with rumors swirling in November of that year that the two had started dating. They debuted their new romance in early 2016, stepping out at a Vanity Fair Oscars after-party — and wowing onlookers with their chemistry.
What did Gwen Stefani say about her connection to Blake Shelton?
Fans couldn’t get enough of Stefani and Shelton’s romance. In the months following the announcement of their relationship, the two stars opened up about what brought them together. Stefani admitted that she had no idea who Shelton was before coming to The Voice, revealing she never followed country music.
In a 2017 interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Stefani talked about the couple’s unlikely romance and how funny it is that they ended up together. The singer spoke about the traits that first drew her to Shelton, admitting, “It’s just that big ol’ heart, that sense of humor and just…you know, he doesn’t even take himself seriously. He’s just such an incredible person, and that’s sexy.”
Shelton and Stefani married in July 2021
In October 2020, Shelton sealed the deal by proposing to Stefani. Their engagement made headlines worldwide. Less than one year later, in July 2021, the two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch. While the wedding itself was low-key, Stefani has talked about their special day in the months since. Recently, she told DeGeneres that her married life with Shelton is going very well.
“The marriage is so so fun, and I’m so into it. And I feel very blessed,” Stefani said. “He’s my best friend. He’s so much fun.” Stefani also talked about how the COVID-19 pandemic changed her plans for the wedding. “I had this fantasy of building bleachers,” she explained. “It got smaller and smaller, and you know, the Lord works in mysterious ways. It was the perfect amount of people.” The happily-married singer added, “it was so exactly what it needed to be.”
