The Hollaback Girl singer, 55, who is Catholic, praised the interview on X, writing, “Wow Jonathan Roumie, you are a powerful inspirational human, what an enlightening intelligent beautiful interview thank you for being you gx.” The 90-minute discussion, published on Ash Wednesday, delved into faith and spirituality, with Roumie—best known for portraying Jesus in The Chosen—reflecting on his beliefs.
Wow @JonathanRoumie u r a powerful inspirational human what an what an enlightening intelligent beautiful interview thank you for being u gx https://t.co/hoSWn9QMAM
— Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) March 6, 2025
Ohh Gwen becoming a right wing grifter
— TheYoncéHub (@yoncecapital) March 6, 2025
Stefani’s post quickly ignited backlash, with critics accusing her of promoting Carlson’s show and aligning with right-wing ideology. “Gwen, as a longtime fan, you’re making it harder and harder to keep supporting you,” one user wrote. Another responded, “You honestly need a reality check, God, this is heartbreaking.” Others pointed to her past promotion of the prayer and meditation app Hallow, which costs $70 annually, as further proof of her supposed conservative shift.
Gwen as a long time fan you’re making it harder and harder to keep supporting you please don’t platform Tucker Carlson the Russian propagandist good lord
— CS (@coreybadorey) March 6, 2025
knew she was a right wing grifter when she started promoting a bible app
— LⱯNDON (@ARTP0Ptech) March 7, 2025
Gwen is in her Trump era
— Miguel Migs (@MlGUELMIGS) March 6, 2025
Despite the criticism, many fans defended Stefani’s right to express her faith. “He’s a Catholic, and Gwen is a Catholic, and it’s the beginning of Lent. Why can’t everyone just be themselves without all the presumption and judgment?” one user commented. Another thanked her for posting the video, writing, “What a beautiful message from an equally beautiful soul. Love you, Gwen. Never change.”
Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful message from an equally beautiful soul. Love you Gwen. Never change ❤️
— Faith+1 (@ItsMayaonFiya) March 6, 2025
Gwen, thank you for posting this and allowing the world to see how unhinged people have gotten over politics. Just take a look at the responses from your “fans” in here. I love you because you’re an OG OC badass. Hate to see ur fans lash out because you lauded an interview
— Howard Beale Was Right (@AnthonyinOC68) March 6, 2025
Stefani has never publicly identified with a political party but has long been open about her religious beliefs. She reportedly waited years before marrying Blake Shelton until she received an official annulment from the Vatican.