Gwen Stefani celebrates 'favorites' Blake Shelton and dad Dennis, snubs ex-husband Gavin Rossdale in Father's Day tribute post
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Father's Day brought an abundance of love and celebration to the Stefani-Blake household as Gwen Stefani captured and shared poignant moments on Instagram, celebrating her cherished husband Blake Shelton, and beloved father Dennis.
While 'The Voice' coach takes immense pride in being a devoted mother to her three sons, Kingston, 17, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, 9, whom she had with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, fans couldn't help but notice Gavin's absence from her heartfelt Father's Day post.
Gwen Stefani snubs ex-husband Gavin in Father's Day post
In a recent post on her Instagram Stories, Gwen made a noticeable omission by not mentioning her ex-husband Gavin while praising her "favorite" husband Blake and her father Dennis. The No Doubt frontwoman shared a heartfelt snapshot of Blake and Dennis standing together outside their family home, capturing a moment of warmth and connection.
Captioning the post, "Happy Father's Day to my two favorites," Gwen showcased her love and appreciation for the important men in her life. Adding to the Father's Day celebration, Gwen shared another photo featuring Blake with her youngest son Apollo proudly holding a trophy. While showering the image with heart stickers, she wished her "Everything Cowbody" a happy birthday. Notably absent from the Father's Day post was Gavin, with whom Gwen has three children. This omission sheds light on the ongoing struggles Gwen faces in co-parenting with Gavin following their tumultuous divorce.
As Gwen navigates the complexities of raising her children, the dynamics between her and Gavin continue to present challenges.
Why did Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale part ways?
Once perceived as the epitome of a picture-perfect couple, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's relationship took a sharp turn when their marriage came to an end. Despite their successful careers, with Stefani as the frontwoman of No Doubt and Rossdale leading the band Bush, their love story ended in November 2015 when Stefani initiated divorce proceedings.
The shocking reason behind their split emerged when reports from US Magazine suggested that Rossdale had engaged in an extramarital affair with the family's nanny Mindy Mann. According to sources, it was another nanny who stumbled upon explicit text messages on the family's shared iPad, revealing a secret relationship between Rossdale and Mann. These messages reportedly contained intimate content, including nude photos of Mann and plan for illicit encounters. Initially, Rossdale denied any involvement in an affair, but eventually, months later, he admitted to the infidelity, which left Stefani completely shattered.
The revelation of the affair left Stefani feeling a mix of emotions, including mortification, anger, and embarrassment. The betrayal rocked the foundation of their marriage and profoundly affected the singer, who was blindsided by the revelation.