Gavin Rossdale, 60, recently offered a rare glimpse into his ongoing coparenting relationship with his ex-wife, Gwen Stefani, 56. The former couple split in 2015 after more than a decade of marriage, sharing three sons: Kingston, 19, Zuma, 17, and Apollo, 12.

Navigating the Coparenting Dynamic

Speaking to Fox News Digital on Monday, March 30, Rossdale characterized the dynamic as "an interesting kind of [thing]." He used a metaphor to describe how he and Stefani manage their shared responsibilities.

"It's a two-lane highway, you know, but they don't ever seem to merge, which is fine," Rossdale explained. He emphasized that maintaining separate paths while raising their children is perfectly acceptable.

Mutual Effort in Parenting

The Bush singer stated that both parents are committed to doing their best for their children. "She's probably doing the best she can, and I'm doing the best I can," Rossdale noted.

As the children are growing, Rossdale expressed satisfaction with their current arrangement. "And the kids are growing up, so I'm a proud proponent of the system. It's fine," he concluded.

Instilling Core Values in His Sons

When discussing the values he aims to teach his sons, Rossdale stressed the importance of basic human decency. His primary goal is ensuring his children are not "a jerk."

"Making them likable. I think that if you've got kids that are unlikable, they've got a tough life ahead, you know," Rossdale stated. He believes life is challenging enough without adding unkindness to the equation.

Leading by Example

Rossdale strives to model consideration, empathy, and mindfulness in his own life for his sons to observe. He aims to provide a consistent environment for them.

"And so all those things that I try to do my best in my life to be ... Just try to show by example with my kids, consistent friends, consistent people around and a sort of a steady approach to life," the musician shared.

Concerns Over Modern Youth Pressures

The musician also reflected on the significant pressures facing the younger generation today. He feels a strong connection to the anxieties his sons experience regarding their futures.

"I feel connected to the pressure that young people have in terms of what to do. And if you go to college, what the hell are you gonna do in college, and then how are you going to pay off your student loans, and how are you going to go into the workplace?" he questioned.

Rossdale concluded that the path forward seems increasingly difficult for young adults. "And it just seems very, very hard for people. Very, very hard. And I'm not sure if it's getting easier."

Background on the Separation

Rossdale and Stefani married in 2002 and announced their separation in 2015. At the time, the former couple issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to coparenting.

The statement read: "While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood and are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment." They also requested privacy from the media.

Stefani later married Blake Shelton in July 2021. In November 2024, she told The Guardian that meeting Shelton provided healing after the divorce. "Meeting my husband felt like a second chance at life, because when my family fell apart it was a catastrophe," Stefani said. "How do you pick yourself up from that? But God put this other person there to love me."