Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani | Zuma Rossdale, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Kingston Rossdale and Apollo Rossdale | Source: Getty Images
- Gwen Stefani made a touching speech about her husband at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
- Blake Shelton’s three stepsons looked like young versions of him because of their new hairstyles.
- Shelton chose family over his career and revealed his love story with Stefani over the years.
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Country crooner Blake Shelton was honored with a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 12, 2023, and had his wife, Gwen Stefani, and stepkids there for support.
Stefani gave a heartfelt speech at the momentous event, along with her husband’s long-time friend, Carson Daly, and former “The Voice” co-star, Adam Levine.
Pop singer Gwen Stefani and her husband singer Blake Shelton attend Blake Shelton’s Star Ceremony on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
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“The reason Blake Shelton is here today on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is because you are part of the country dream, the Hollywood dream, and you are part of the American dream. And everyone knows you are my dream come true. I love you,” said Stefani.
She noted it was mind-boggling to be present at the ceremony honoring Shelton with a star, adding she and her sons, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo, “could not be more proud.”
Blake Shelton and his wife Gwen Stefani attend Blake Shelton’s Star Ceremony on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
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The mom of three praised the “Austin” hitmaker stating “no one” is more genuine than him and that he is the epitome of country music. All Shelton ever wanted to do in his life was to sing country music, and she listed what he had achieved within his decades-long career, including several No.1 singles and his long stint on “The Voice.”
Stefani described Shelton as a “rare human being,” adding with all he has accomplished over the years, he remains his true self. Following her speech, he also praised her in his given speech, saying: “I kind of stopped checking things off my list of great accomplishments in my life when I married Gwen, so this is just icing on the cake.”
Shelton Chose Family over His Career: Now His Stepsons Look Like Him in His Youth
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At his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Shelton posed with his beloved wife and stepsons for a family photo at the prestigious event. In the picture, his stepchildren sported long curly hair like he used to have in his youth.
In April 2004, Shelton, then 28, rocked his long brown hair at the CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
(L-R) Zuma Rossdale, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Apollo Rossdale, and Kingston Rossdale attend Blake Shelton’s Star Ceremony on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
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He opted for a cowboy look for the event, wearing a shirt underneath, a jacket on top, jeans, and a cowboy hat. Several years later, he has since stepped away from his successful career.
In 2022, Shelton announced he would be leaving “The Voice” to spend more time with Stefani and her sons, with whom she shares with her former spouse, Gavin Rossdale.
Blake Shelton during CMT 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music Awards at Gaylord Entertainment Center on April 21, 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images
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He explained at the time, “If I walked away from my career at this time, the only thing that I run the risk of is having regrets that I’m missing out on some more important things in life.”
Although the television personality is a stepfather to Stefani’s children, he does not take the role lightly, the Hollywood A-lister revealed.
TV personality Blake Shelton attends the 29th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
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Shelton explained the boys see him as an “important” figure in their life, and if he misses something and they ask about his whereabouts, it gets to him. He does not want to live a life of constant regret.
Shelton Chose Family over His Career: Now His Stepsons Look Like Him in His Youth
Shelton and Stefani met while working on “The Voice” in 2015 and instantly fell head over heels for each other following their divorces. He was previously married to Miranda Lambert, while Stefani was married to Rossdale before they became an item.
The Hollywood couple dated for five years before Shelton asked the No Doubt singer to marry him in October 2020. He announced the thrilling news on his Instagram alongside a photo of the lovebirds kissing after his proposal. Stefani also shared the sweet moment on her Instagram page alongside a ring emoji.
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Two years before the proposal, Shelton revealed his initial friendship with the pop star helped him overcome his painful divorce after his four-year marriage ended.
In a June 2018 interview, he stated it was a “miracle” that they crossed paths when they were both reeling from the dissolution of their respective marriages. In hindsight, they both believed their romance was a “rebound.” However, time proved otherwise.
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