Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani, born on October 3, 1969, in Fullerton, California, first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the ska-punk band No Doubt. The band formed in 1986 and achieved massive commercial success with their third album “Tragic Kingdom” (1995), which sold over 16 million copies worldwide and featured the iconic single “Don’t Speak.” No Doubt continued to release hit albums including “Return of Saturn” (2000) and “Rock Steady” (2001), earning multiple Grammy Awards.

In 2004, Stefani launched a hugely successful solo career with her debut album “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.,” which spawned global hits like “Hollaback Girl,” the first digital download to sell one million copies in the United States, “Rich Girl,” and “Cool.” Her second solo album “The Sweet Escape” (2006) continued her chart success. She returned to solo music with “This Is What the Truth Feels Like” (2016) and has released additional music through the 2020s.

Beyond music, Stefani has built a significant business empire. She founded the fashion brand L.A.M.B. in 2003, which became a major success in the fashion world, and later launched the more affordable Harajuku Lovers line. She has also been a highly paid coach and judge on NBC’s “The Voice” since 2014, earning an estimated $10-13 million per season. Her recurring role on the show has been one of the most lucrative television deals for a musician.

Stefani married country music superstar Blake Shelton in 2021, forming one of the most high-profile couples in the music industry. With combined income from music royalties, touring, fashion ventures, television appearances, and endorsement deals with brands like Revlon and L’Oreal, her net worth stands at approximately $160 million in 2026. Her ability to diversify her career across entertainment and fashion has made her one of the wealthiest female musicians in the world.