Gwen Stefani celebrated her 57th birthday on Saturday, October 3, and Blake Shelton made the occasion even more special with a thoughtful and sparkling surprise.
Stefani shared a video on social media showing herself opening Shelton’s beautifully wrapped gift. The elegant presentation featured flowers, a sweet detail that carries special meaning for the couple. Blake and Gwen have often talked about their shared love of flowers and the extensive gardens they planted together at their Oklahoma home.
Inside the box was an elegant jewelry case containing a necklace featuring the number “11.”
While Gwen didn’t explain the meaning behind the number, fans quickly began wondering if it could have a special connection to the couple’s relationship.
Shelton and Stefani publicly confirmed their romance in November 2015, meaning they are approaching 11 years together. The necklace could therefore be a sentimental symbol of their love—or perhaps an anniversary gift arriving a little early.
Blake Shelton’s Birthday Message to Gwen
Blake also celebrated Gwen publicly by sharing a collection of photos of the couple, including both older memories and more recent moments.
Alongside the photos, he wrote a simple but incredibly sweet message:
“The best there is!!!!!! Everyone wish Gwen Stefani a happy birthday!!!!! I love you pretty girl!!!!”
The message quickly captured fans’ attention, offering another glimpse into the affection the longtime couple continues to share.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Love Story
Shelton and Stefani first met in 2014 while working together on The Voice. At the time, both were married to other people, but their friendship eventually developed into a romance.
After both went through divorces in 2015, their relationship became public later that year.
The couple also found success together musically, releasing the hit duets “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere.”
Shelton proposed in October 2020, and the couple married in 2021 during an intimate ceremony at their Oklahoma ranch. The wedding included Stefani’s three sons, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo, making the celebration especially meaningful for their family.
Over the years, Shelton has embraced his role as a “bonus dad,” while he and Gwen have continued supporting each other’s careers and musical projects.
From their early days as The Voice colleagues to their life together in Oklahoma, Blake and Gwen have built a relationship filled with music, family, flowers, and plenty of memorable moments.
And if that “11” necklace really does represent their years together, it may be one of the sweetest birthday gifts Blake has ever given Gwen.