‘I Try to Be Careful’: Blake Shelton Explains His Role as Stepfather to Gwen Stefani's Sons

As a stepfather of three, Blake Shelton makes sure that he is not overstepping into his new role. Still, he tries to be the best father figure he can be to Gwen Stefani's children.

When Blake Shelton married Gwen Stefani, he also stepped into a new role as a stepfather to her three sons from a previous relationship. Undoubtedly, being a new parent is no easy feat, especially to young boys.

Still, Shelton is making the extra effort to be a good father figure to his stepchildren, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. As someone who grew up with stepparents, Shelton knows the challenges and difficulties such relationships can have.

"I try to be careful about, you know when to step in and be smart about when to step back. No matter what, [I] always be there if I'm needed," he said.

Like their mother, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo's stepfather is also famous in the entertainment industry. However, Kingston sometimes forgets just how famous Shelton is. Nevertheless, they remain proud of their father figure's achievements as a musician.

Lately, Shelton has been focusing more on his job as a family man and left his role as a coach on "The Voice" after 23 long seasons. Admittedly, leaving his television family after over a decade was a bittersweet moment, but he has his eyes set on more important things. He said:

"Gwen and I have done so much traveling and touring and work the first half of our lives that now we're like, 'Hey, I'm good to put my sweatpants on at 6 p.m. and watch Ozark eight times.' That's our life now, and we love it."

Shelton and Stefani tied the knot on July 3, 2021, after years of dating. They had an intimate and solemn wedding ceremony, surrounded by their closest family and friends, including the pop star's three boys.

Gwen Stefani shares her kids with her ex-husband, Gavin Rossdale. Initially, she had doubts about her relationship with Shelton because of her children, but he has since proven to be dedicated as a husband and father.