Gavin Rossdale Compares Co-Parenting with Gwen Stefani to 'Two-Lane Highway'

The former couple maintains separate parenting styles but agrees on teaching their kids to be considerate.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:10pm

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A decade after his divorce from Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale opened up about his co-parenting dynamic with his ex-wife, comparing it to a "two-lane highway" that never merges. The former couple, who share three sons, have found a system that works for them, even if their parenting styles differ.

Why it matters

Rossdale and Stefani's candid discussion about their co-parenting approach provides insight into how high-profile celebrity exes can navigate raising children together after a split, while also highlighting the challenges and complexities of co-parenting.

The details

Rossdale, 60, told Fox News Digital that he and Stefani, 56, tend to keep their distance while co-parenting their kids Kingston, 19, Zuma, 17, and Apollo, 12, but that the style works well for them. "It is an interesting kind of [dynamic]," he said. "It's a two-lane highway, but they don't ever seem to merge, which is fine." The former couple, who broke up in 2015 after nearly 13 years of marriage, are on the same page when it comes to teaching their kids not to be "jerks." Rossdale, who is also dad to daughter Daisy Lowe, 37, with ex Pearl Lowe, said he tries to "show by example" with his consistent approach to life.

  • Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani divorced in 2015 after nearly 13 years of marriage.
  • Rossdale opened up about their co-parenting dynamic in a March 2026 interview with Fox News Digital.

The players

Gavin Rossdale

The 60-year-old Bush frontman and father of three children with ex-wife Gwen Stefani.

Gwen Stefani

The 56-year-old No Doubt singer and mother of three children with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale.

Kingston Rossdale

The 19-year-old son of Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani.

Zuma Rossdale

The 17-year-old son of Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani.

Apollo Rossdale

The 12-year-old son of Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani.

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What they’re saying

“It is an interesting kind of [dynamic]. It's a two-lane highway, but they don't ever seem to merge, which is fine.”

— Gavin Rossdale

“If you've got kids that are unlikable, they've got a tough life ahead. Life is hard enough without being a jerk, without being kind of aware of other people, mindful of other people, considerate of other people, empathetic.”

— Gavin Rossdale

The takeaway

Rossdale and Stefani's candid discussion about their co-parenting approach provides a relatable example of how former spouses can prioritize their children's well-being and teach them important values, even if their own parenting styles differ.