Despite their relationship ending nearly a decade ago, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani remain on friendly terms as they co-parent their children.
Gwen, 55, and Gavin, who turns 59 today, October 30, married in 2002 and have sons Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 10. , they separated in 2015 and divorced in 2016.
Although the two have since moved on (Gwen is now married to former The Voice colleague Blake Shelton), they have commented on the end of their relationship and the complicated impact it had on co-parenting. I’m doing it.
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Read what Gwen and Gavin have to say about their bond as parents and their relationship for their children below.
“Opposite” style
During an appearance on the Not So Hollywood podcast last year, the Bush frontman explained that their styles aren’t all that similar when it comes to raising their son. “I think it can go one of two ways,” he said.
© Getty ImagesGavin and Gwen were married from 2002 to 2016
“We can do everything together and actually co-parent and see what happens. Or we can just parent,” she added, adding, “We’re just ‘parenting.’ I think we’re really different people. I don’t think there’s any difference.’The way we raise them is very similar. ”
Emphasizing that the three people are “loved and supported” no matter which family they belong to, “that gives them the freedom to choose which parts of their lives they truly want to inherit and move on to.” I think it will give us a great perspective.” and what parts of the overall process occur. ”
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“We certainly have particularly opposing views and it would be very helpful for them as individuals to make their own decisions.”
© Getty Images Gavin is dating musician Shaughna Zeneti
residual feelings
In a new interview with NME, Gwen addressed her divorce and the impact it had on her career as well as her family, saying she needed to take a step back to prioritize her own mental health and her children. Ta.
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“You know, when we stopped, I was going through a horrible family breakup. I don’t want to say the word ‘divorce,’ because it’s such a disgusting word. But I… “My life was completely blown away,” she admitted.
© Getty Images Since 2021, Gwen has been married to country music star Blake Shelton
“A lot of people wonder, ‘Why did it take so long[for No Doubt to reunite]?'” But when you have a family, eight years go by the same way. To heal from what happened, I mean, it’s still happening and I’m still trying to get over it. ”
Feeling “embarrassed”
Speaking on the Amy & TJ podcast, Gavin said he was proud of what he considers to be “very consistent” as a father, but confessed that he would like to have more of a relationship with Gwen himself.
© Instagram The British rocker is also the father of model Daisy Lowe
“Sometimes I wish that…When I look at my children, sometimes I feel a sense of loss. I wish I had more of a connection with the people who made me and my children.”
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He admitted that he himself comes from a divorced family and feels “embarrassed” by the divorce, explaining: “I go to a lot of events where there are opposing teams, so to speak, and I know that I am.” Just be really proud of your consistency as a father. ”
© Instagram Their sons split their time between their parents’ homes in California, Oklahoma, and England.
Gavin ultimately stated that he was well aware that both he and Gwen (and stepfather Blake) were living under fame and scrutiny, and never said anything negative about his ex-wife. “I don’t want to say too much negative things or anything like that about their mother. It’s not right. So I don’t say it.”
