Who Is Xhoana Xheneti? Meet Gavin Rossdale’s New Girlfriend
Who Is Xhoana Xheneti? Meet Gavin Rossdale’s New Girlfriend.
Gavin Rossdale has officially gone red carpet public with his girlfriend, Xhoana Xheneti, after over a year of dating. The couple made their debut at the MTV EMAs in Manchester, England, on November 10, 2024, sparking curiosity about Xhoana, who has even been noted for her resemblance to Gavin’s ex-wife, Gwen Stefani.
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What Does Xhoana Xheneti Do? Xhoana is a musician like Gavin, specializing in electro-pop. Describing herself as an “artist” in her Instagram bio, she debuted her seven-track EP The Villain in January 2021 under the stage name Xhoana X, followed by another EP, Girlgun, in 2023.
Where Is Xhoana Xheneti From? Originally from Tirana, Albania, Xhoana moved to Los Angeles, where she now resides. She arrived in the United States as a young girl after her mother won the Green Card Lottery, following her parents’ divorce. The culture shock of moving from post-communist Albania to the United States had a profound impact on her music, blending nostalgia and rebellion into her style.
When Did Xhoana Xheneti and Gavin Rossdale Start Dating? Xhoana and Gavin began dating in 2023, with Gavin making his first appearance on Xhoana’s Instagram in October of that year. They officially “hard launched” their relationship on Instagram in March 2024 and attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards together a month later, though they did not walk the red carpet at the time. Their first official red carpet appearance was at the MTV EMAs.
Xhoana’s Connection to Gwen Stefani’s Music When Xhoana arrived in the U.S. in the mid-90s, Gwen Stefani’s band No Doubt was at its peak, influencing Xhoana’s musical journey. Reflecting on that time, she said, “When I came here in ’96, there was Tupac, Biggie, No Doubt, Prodigy, and Radiohead — all of this was nonstop inspiration.” Xhoana credits her diverse background and musical influences for her unique style, which blends attitude, vulnerability, and eclectic sounds.
Growing Up in Post-Communist Albania In a 2021 interview, Xhoana shared insights into her early life in Albania. She grew up in a society still shaped by its communist past, with limited access to Western media until the fall of the regime. “When I was little, finally you could watch different TV channels and see things like MTV,” she recalled, highlighting the stark contrast between her upbringing and the culture she encountered upon moving to the U.S.
Xhoana’s journey, from post-communist Albania to the American music scene, and her new relationship with Gavin, marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the artist. Her evolving music continues to reflect the many layers of her past, now intertwined with her life in Los Angeles.
