Gwen Stefani recently honored the important father figures in her life through a heartfelt Father's Day tribute shared on Instagram on Sunday, June 15. The singer, 55, posted cherished photos alongside her father, Dennis Stefani, and her husband, Blake Shelton. In her caption, Stefani expressed her affection, writing, “Happy Father’s day ... we love u so much.”

Blake Shelton, 48, holds a significant role as the stepfather to Stefani’s three sons: Kingston, 19, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 11, whom she shares with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale. Shelton has actively embraced his role in raising the boys over the years, demonstrating a deep commitment to his stepchildren. He revealed in a 2021 interview with KFROG's The Ride with Kimo & Heather that he "can't imagine life without these kids now." Shelton also drew inspiration from his own life, stating, "I have a stepfather in my life who's one of my heroes. I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be. And I take it very serious."

The bond between Shelton and Stefani's sons is evidently strong. A source close to the couple disclosed that before Shelton proposed in October 2020, he thoughtfully sought the approval of Stefani's sons. The source characterized Shelton as "an amazing partner and a great extra dad to the boys." This commitment was also evident in a previous Father's Day post, where Stefani shared a video montage featuring glimpses of their household life, including the children's colorful drawings and affectionate clips of the boys embracing their stepfather, all set to the tune of their duet, "Happy Anywhere."

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's relationship began when they met in 2014 as judges on The Voice, both navigating personal divorces at the time. They started dating a year later and eventually tied the knot at Shelton's Tishomingo ranch in Oklahoma on July 3, 2021, solidifying their blended family.