Gavin Rossdale is staying in his lane when it comes to co-parenting with Gwen Stefani.
Gavin Rossdale, singer for the band Bush, recently shared that he and his ex-wife generally maintain some space between them when raising their three children – Kingston, 19, Zuma, 17, and Apollo, 12 – but they’ve found this approach works for their family.
Gavin described the situation as unusual, telling Fox News Digital in an interview on March 30th that it’s like a two-lane road where people don’t bother to merge, and that’s okay with him.
The 60-year-old explained that both she and Gwen, 56, are simply trying their best, and expressed her overall satisfaction with the situation, saying, “I fully support the way things are working.”
Despite ending their nearly 13-year marriage in 2015, the former couple agrees on one thing: raising their children to be kind and respectful people.
He pointed out that children who are difficult to like will likely face challenges. He explained that life is already tough, and being unkind or inconsiderate of others only makes things harder. Being aware and empathetic towards others is crucial for navigating life successfully.
Gavin, who is also a father to 37-year-old Daisy Lowe with his ex-partner Pearl Lowe, explained that he strives to lead by example. He wants to be a consistent and reliable presence in his children’s lives, offering them a stable and grounded upbringing.
Gavin has discussed his relationship with the No Doubt singer before. She later married Blake Shelton in 2021.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen so many different approaches to parenting after separation, and what really works varies. One option is to try and co-parent, really collaborating on everything. But honestly, sometimes the best approach is simply to parent – to do what’s best for your kids, focusing on your own responsibilities. That’s the route my ex and I took, and it’s worked well for us, as I shared on Adrianna Costa’s Not So Hollywood podcast last year.
Gavin explained that they and his co-parent have very different approaches to raising their children. He believes this actually benefits the kids, allowing them to carefully consider what values and traits they want to adopt from each parent and ultimately forge their own identities.
He still hopes to stay on good terms with Gwen. As he shared on the podcast Amy and T.J. in March 2024, he’d like to have a stronger connection with the mother of his children, saying, “It’d be nice if there was sort of more connection with the person who made [the kids] with me.”
But he’s also adamant on never speaking poorly about his ex.
He explained he didn’t want to comment, saying he’d always avoid speaking negatively about their mother, and felt it wouldn’t be appropriate to do so.
And even with the ups and downs he’s faced, the musician is proud of how he’s shown up as a dad.
He shared on the podcast that he’s really proud of being a consistently present father. While acknowledging he’s far from perfect and things haven’t always gone smoothly, he feels confident about his dedication and consistency as a dad.
Honestly, I was totally shocked when I heard about the divorce. It just… never seemed possible for him. He says he feels a simple shame about it, and it really struck me how he sees everything happening for a reason. He truly believes there are no accidents, that you end up exactly where you’re supposed to be, and life just… happens. It’s like he accepts that things are what they are, good or bad, and that’s just… how he deals with it. It’s almost beautiful, you know? He’s just so… philosophical about everything.
For a look back at Gwen and Gavin’s relationship, keep reading…
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale first connected in 1995 while their bands, No Doubt and Bush, were on tour together, along with the Goo Goo Dolls. It really makes you feel nostalgic for the 90s!
In February 2001, the not-yet-married twosome attended the premiere of The Mexican in L.A.
The musical couple got married in 2002 at St. Paul’s in London’s Covent Garden. They actually had two wedding celebrations, with a second one taking place just a week later!
In December 2002, Gavin and Gwen went to see the Pussycat Dolls perform at the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood.
In November 2003, they went to the American Cinematheque’s annual awards ceremony, which that year honored Nicole Kidman.
A DNA test in 2004 revealed that Gavin had a daughter, Daisy Lowe, whose mother was singer Pearl Lowe. This surprising news caused some difficulties for the couple, but they ultimately worked through it and remained together.
Gwen and Gavin celebrated the launch of Gwen’s first solo album, Love, Angel, Music, Baby, at a party in November 2004.
In May 2005, the pair attended the 7th Annual Young Hollywood Awards.
While performing in Florida, Stefani hinted to her audience that she was expecting, playfully asking them to sing loudly enough for her baby to hear. On May 26, 2006, she and Gavin Rossdale welcomed their first child, Kingston James McGregor Rossdale!
Gwen and Gavin fit right in at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards.
Gavin and Gwen wowed at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
In April 2007, Gavin and Gwen attended the grand opening of The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas.
Gwen and Gavin Stefani quickly expanded their family! Their second child, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale, was born on August 21, 2008, joining big brother Kingston.
In February 2009, the musicians arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
In 2010, Courtney Love revealed she had a relationship with Gavin Rossdale while he was with Gwen Stefani, but the rumors didn’t lead to any further issues.
In May 2011, the premiere of The Tree of Life at the 64th Cannes Film Festival drew a lot of attention from celebrities and the media.
During their performance at the 2012 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas show at the Gibson Amphitheatre, the couple kissed onstage.
On May 10, 2012, Gwen and Gavin were dressed to the nines for The Heart Foundation Gala.
The famous couple went to the opening gala for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.
No Doubt musician and rocker attended the L.A. premiere of The Bling Ring in June 2013.
Stefani gave birth to her and Gavin Rossdale’s third child, a son named Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale, on February 28, 2014.
In May 2014, the family went to a wedding in Palm Springs, California, and looked incredibly cute!
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The pair arrived at Kate Hudson’s 2014 Halloween party dressed as vampires.
Gwen and Gavin hit the slopes in California in December 2014.
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