Gwen Stefani Thanked Blake Shelton for His Love despite the Criticism of Her Aging

• Gwen Stefani makes rare revelations about aging.

• "People talking about my aging is a compliment," she says.

• Now Blake Shelton wants to make a full family, focusing on Gwen's children amid rumors of her pregnancy.

While many starlets in Hollywood try all they can to reverse the effects of aging, some simply embrace the process. Then, there are those like Gwen Stefani, who feel flattered when people talk about her age.

Stefani has been open to talking about her age for a long time and has said that discussing her routines doesn't bother her. While she likes how she is aging, she admits that she recognizes the societal pressures of talking about a woman's age.

Many have wondered what she does to keep looking so youthful even after welcoming three children and having a rigorous working schedule. Yet Stefani says it's not down to anything she does. In fact, she credited her husband with her appearance, saying:

"Blake is the greatest guy. I look back over the past few years and look at pictures of when I first started kissing Blake, and I look the best I've ever looked in my life in those photos."

Yet she says she knows how difficult it is for some women to talk about aging and said the best thing to do was ensure that you were beautiful inside and out, no matter what age you were. She also said: "People talking about my age is a compliment."

Stefani admitted that while she is comfortable in her skin, she enjoys feeling beautiful at any age and uses makeup to do so. She said using makeup helps her feel her best and makes her feel better if she's down.

Fans have criticized Stefani's appearance on occasion, saying that she has done too much work to her face and has rendered herself unrecognizable, yet Stefani stills feels great!

Fans Think Stefani Has A "Belly Bump"

Now that Shelton and Stefani have settled into their happy relationship, fans have been wondering what the next step is for the couple. Some have even speculated that she might be pregnant.

A recent photo she posted on Instagram drew much attention. Stefani, dressed in a sparkling silver ensemble and draped in jewels, seemed to have a "belly bump," according to her eagle-eyed fans.

Another instance when fans seemed to think they saw a bump was when Stefani posted photos of herself from the "The Voice" finale. She wore a leopard print outfit, and fans thought they saw a belly.

However, some said she was simply trying to gain weight, so she appeared more like a country woman for Shelton. Others said they had long thought that Stefani was carrying Shelton's child and were waiting for confirmation.

Shelton and Stefani have often talked about how in love they are and what their relationship means to them as they began their relationship after building a close friendship on "The Voice" over the years.

However, neither of the pair has talked about the possibility of welcoming a child together. Although there has been much speculation around the subject, neither of them has confirmed or denied that Stefani is pregnant.

Blake Shelton Wants to Be A Full Family with Stefani and Her Kids

Shelton and Stefani met on the voice after both having gone through painful divorces with their respective spouses. The couple built a solid foundation of friendship, and then the relationship evolved into a romantic one.

They married in the summer of 2021 and have been happily living as a family with Stefani's three sons from her previous marriage ever since. Shelton has made it his mission to dedicate himself to Stefani and her sons.

Now, he has said that he will be leaving "The Voice" in 2023 to focus his energy entirely on his new family. He wants to be around for the boys whenever they may need him throughout their lives.

Talking about how he feels being a stepdad to his wife's children and what they mean to him as stepsons, Shelton confessed:

"They've taught me something about myself that I never knew: I'm more than just a country singer or a goofy guy. I'm someone they can actually lean on."

Shelton announced that he would retire from "The Voice" in October 2023, and then his family would become his top priority. He said he felt like he might regret missing out on his stepchildren's lives if he didn't leave the show.