Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s One Regret: Not Marrying Sooner
Country superstar Blake Shelton and pop icon Gwen Stefani appear to have a fairy-tale romance, a love story that unfolded beautifully in the public eye. Yet, in a candid interview, Blake revealed a surprising regret that touched fans’ hearts: their only wish is that they had gotten married sooner.
“We only have one regret. And not getting married sooner is that, that’s it,” Blake shared, his voice softening. This revelation might seem startling given their seemingly perfectly paced romance, which blossomed on the set of The Voice. Their connection formed gradually, built on mutual heartache and a deep understanding forged during their lowest moments.
A Love Story Forged in Shared Heartache
Their journey began not with an immediate burst of passion, but with quiet moments of healing. When fate placed Blake and Gwen in those iconic red spinning chairs on The Voice, both were navigating difficult divorces. Blake had recently separated from country music star Miranda Lambert, while Gwen was mourning the end of her long marriage to Gavin Rossdale. They carried scars, unspoken anxieties, and the natural hesitation that follows significant breakups.
“We were both pretty broken,” Gwen recounted in an interview. “Neither he nor I were seeking love in my opinion. However, we managed to support one another in getting back up.”
Their relationship grew organically off-camera. They shared music, confided in each other, and found solace in companionship. For months, their focus remained on friendship, not romance. Then, as Blake remembers, “One day, it simply changed. I recall asking myself, ‘How did I get here?’ As I stared at her… she was there being herself and laughing that lovely laugh. Even though I wasn’t supposed to fall in love again, like a freight train, it struck me.”
The Waiting Game and The “What If”
Deszite their undeniable connection, both Blake and Gwen were cautious. They had endured public separations, had children to consider, and understood the chaos a life in the spotlight could inflict on a relationship. So, they waited. They took their time, refraining from labeling their bond or seeking media attention. They simply lived their love, one day at a time. For five years, they built a life together, raising Gwen’s three sons and balancing their demanding careers, often retreating to Blake’s ranch in Oklahoma.
It wasn’t until 2020 that Blake, having personally built a chapel on his property, finally popped the question. A year later, they married in an intimate ceremony. It’s this moment that now carries their singular regret.
Blake, known for his humor, quipped, “If I had known being married to Gwen Stefani was this good, I would have done it in 2015.” Beneath the jest, however, lies a genuine sense of lost time—of family meals they could have shared as husband and wife, of life events they could have celebrated together instead of merely as partners.
Gwen echoes this sentiment: “We didn’t realize just how much more grounded and peaceful we’d feel [after getting married]. It seemed as though we had been together forever, but something about the vows and the realization that it would last forever altered everything, and I regret not having that sooner.”
Cherishing Every Moment
Their lives now revolve around a peaceful rhythm of music, family, and the tranquility of wide-open spaces. They spend most of their days at their Oklahoma ranch, embracing a modest lifestyle away from Hollywood’s glare. “I never imagined I’d be this guy,” Blake mused, “but these days, harvesting tomatoes with Gwen and preparing breakfast for the boys are my favorite activities.”
This very joy, however, subtly highlights their regret—the sense that something so good could have begun sooner. Yet, they don’t dwell on it. Both Blake and Gwen understand that every step, every pain, every moment of hesitancy and recovery, was a necessary part of the path that led them to where they are today. “I don’t think we could have gotten here without all of that,” Gwen reflected. “We learned something even from the waiting. We learned patience from it. First, it taught us how to be friends.”
Blake agrees: “It’s weird to feel regret. Indeed, we would like to spend more time together. However, we are also incredibly thankful that we met at the right time.” This profound gratitude permeates every aspect of their life together, evident in their heartfelt duets like “Happy Anywhere” and “Nobody But You,” and in the unguarded moments of joy they share on social media.
With Blake stepping back from The Voice to prioritize family and maintain his sense of reality, and Gwen juggling motherhood and new musical endeavors, their marriage remains the unwavering focal point of their lives. If their singular regret has taught them anything, it’s to never take a single moment for granted.