Gwen Renée Stefani, the sensational American singer and songwriter, was visibly moved as her husband, Blake Shelton, delivered a heartfelt speech for her during the Walk of Fame Ceremony. This event marked a significant moment in Stefani’s career, as her star was unveiled on the renowned walkway, which boasts more than 2,700 stars, including iconic figures like Muhammad Ali, Charlie Chaplin, and the beloved Alvin and the Chipmunks. Shelton’s speech at the ceremony recounted their first encounter back in 2014. He described Gwen Stefani as unlike any other famous personality he had ever met.
Shelton said that Stefani used to drive herself to work in a simple black minivan with child car seats in the vehicle. “She drove herself to work in a black minivan with car seats in it. She didn’t roll in with security, she came in with a baby and two little boys, which at the time worked like security because nobody was going near. It was chaos,” he added.
He went on to emphasise that it was evident that Stefani prioritised her role as a mother to her sons Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo, who were present at the ceremony, over her stardom.
“It was clear to me that she was a mother first and foremost over anything else in the world,” said Shelton.
He went on to say, “And now, standing her, almost 10 years later after I first met her I can say without question that being a mother is still the most important thing in her life, and I gotta tell y’all, that’s rare in this business. But today it’s nice to see her honoured for her side project which is being one of the biggest stars in the world.”
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Reportedly, Shelton and Gwen Stefani initially met in 2014, and they developed a close friendship in 2015, both navigating the complexities of their failing marriages. Their journey ultimately led to their marriage in 2021.
According to Shelton, Stefani’s unique style repeatedly propelled her to the top and made the world fall in love with her. He praised her innate ability to capture attention and intrigue people, attributing it to something she was simply born with – a divine gift that set her apart. In his words, “God gave Gwen an extra scoop of it.”
The ceremony reportedly took place in Los Angeles, where the 54-year-old lead singer of No Doubt, who also enjoys a successful solo career, became the 2,764th receptionist of the Hall of Fame star. She expressed gratitude to her fans, children, and her husband, Blake Shelton during her speech.
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Gwen Stefani’s musical achievements include three Grammy awards, two earned with No Doubt and one for her collaboration with singer and rapper Eve. Additionally, she has garnered multiple top 10 singles in the UK charts, featuring tracks like The Sweet Escape, What You Waiting For?, and Hollaback Girl.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, a longstanding institution, administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and it has been responsible for hosting star ceremonies for decades. The walkway boasts the names of numerous other renowned celebrities, including Matt Damon, Missy Elliott, Will Ferrell, Sir Elton John, and Sir Tom Jones.
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