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Twist (March 2002)

It was all smiles for Gwen Stefani when her beau, Gavin Rossdale, asked her to marry him. But Gwen admits her admits her insecurities have meant it wasn’t always so easy.

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Teen Vogue (Spring 2002)

Our favorite rock and fashion original tells all: What makes this superstar feel like a geek; who inspires her (Julie Andrews! OK, and Bjork); and her romantic first words to Gavin.

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The Houston Chronicle (Jan. 3rd 2002)

Consider Gwen Stefani, a bottle-blonde sprite whose videogenic persona blends wide-eyed shtick, bombshell glamour, and tough-chick rocker. It's a wacky combo -- one that would seem to indicate a greater share of novelty appeal than artistic credibility. 

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Jane (January 2002)

Gwen Stefani rides in a carriage around Central Park, but Esther Haynes gets the feeling she’d rather be pushing one.

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The Boston Globe (Dec. 28th 2001)

Consider Gwen Stefani, a bottle-blonde sprite whose videogenic persona blends wide-eyed shtick, bombshell glamour, and tough-chick rocker. It's a wacky combo - one that would seem to indicate a greater share of novelty appeal than artistic credibility.

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Toronto Star (Dec. 20th 2001)

If anyone has taken up the "Valley Girl" torch lit by Moon Unit Zappa 20 years ago, it is No Doubt's Gwen Stefani, an irrepressible bundle of bleached-blonde energy who never shies from letting her Southern California roots show through.

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Details (November 2001)

Gwen’s still in love. Adrian’s having a baby. And the hip-hop world is on the phone. The long and surprisingly happy life of No Doubt.

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