Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton may be one of Hollywood’s most unlikely couples, but their differences are becoming more noticeable as they settle into married life. The No Doubt singer, 55, and the country star, 48, are reportedly living “separate lives” as their passions and career choices keep them apart.
While Shelton recently wrapped up his Las Vegas residency and is focusing on his laid-back country lifestyle in Oklahoma, Stefani is busier than ever. With her return to The Voice, along with her music and business ventures, she has little time for the quiet, outdoorsy life her husband enjoys.
“They’re operating on different levels,” a source revealed. “Gwen loves to work and keep moving, while Blake sometimes has to find ways to fill his time. Their lifestyles don’t always match up.”
Gwen’s Career Boom vs. Blake’s Rural Retreat
For years, Shelton has embraced his love of hunting, fishing, and the country life—activities that his vegetarian wife doesn’t share an interest in. Now that he’s stepped back from The Voice, he has even more time to enjoy the outdoors, but that comes with some unexpected challenges at home.
“Blake spends a lot of time out in the wild, and the game he brings home grosses Gwen out,” the insider said. “It just highlights how different they really are.”
Despite these differences, their relationship remains strong. Insiders say that while their hobbies and professional lives don’t always align, the couple is making it work in their own way.
Can Opposites Attract for the Long Haul?
Stefani and Shelton’s romance blossomed in 2015 after they both went through high-profile divorces. Despite coming from different worlds—she’s a rockstar with deep roots in pop-punk, while he’s a country crooner—they built a love that fans adored.
Now, as they navigate a marriage filled with separate interests, sources say they’ve found a rhythm that works for them.
“They’re happy for the most part,” the source added. “Maybe their differences are actually helping them keep things fresh.”
While Shelton enjoys life in Oklahoma, Stefani thrives in the hustle and bustle of her career. Whether these contrasts will continue to balance out or create more distance between them remains to be seen.
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