In a recent interview with ET, Blake Shelton talked about not only his relationship with Gwen Stefani but also his relationship with his three stepchildren and how they’ve changed him as a man. Shelton and Stefani first met when they were judges on the 7th season of “The Voice” in 2014. While they didn’t get to know each other very much during their first season together, the second season was a much different story.
In 2015, the pair began to bond over both of their recent high-profile divorces. Stefani had split from her British rockstar husband Gavin Rossdale after nearly 13 years of marriage, and Shelton divorced country music star Miranda Lambert after a 4-year marriage.
They were able to help each other through some dark times and began a relationship soon after. Despite the public not giving their relationship much of a chance initially, it has stood the test of time. They’ve been together for nearly a decade with no end in sight.
Stefani has three sons from her previous marriage to Rossdale, including 17-year-old Kingston, 15-year-old Zuma, and 10-year-old Apollo. While Blake has been in their lives for almost a decade, it wasn’t until July 3rd, 2021 that he became their official stepdad. He and Stefani got married at a small chapel on his Oklahoma property.
He says that being a father has changed him in every possible way. He’s been committed to raising the boys and treating them like his own since the start.
He takes inspiration from his own father who was a stepdad to his older brother, Richie Shelton. His older brother unfortunately passed away in a car accident in 1990, when Blake was only 14 years old.
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Blake Shelton also said he’s fallen in love with the boys just as much as he has with their mother. They have changed his outlook on life. He’s just happy that he’s been able to impact their lives during his time as their stepfather.
He says he’s loved being able to teach them about the country lifestyle, whether it be the music itself or being out on his property, meeting animals, and getting their hands dirty. It’s a much different perspective than what they experienced with a mom and dad who were rock music icons.
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When he looks back at the relationship, and how it started, he still can’t believe it sometimes. At first, he thought that they didn’t have much in common or much to talk about. Then, mutual difficulties in life brought them together, and the rest is history.
He’s looking forward to many more years together with Stefani and their sons. As for what the future has in store, he said a repeat of the last 10 years would be perfect.
