Gavin Rossdale is revealing what it was really like living next to Britney Spears. During an April 2026 interview, the Bush musician called the “Oops!… I Did It Again” singer a “real character” and reflected on an experience when she came over and went swimming together.
Gavin Rossdale Recalls Swimming With Britney Spears
In an April 7 interview with Sirius XM’s Page Six Radio, Rossdale reflected on a time when he went swimming with Spears, something that the “Toxic” singer had already discussed a few years ago.
“Of course,” he replied. “How could you forget that?” He went on to describe how they used to be neighbors and that she “got on really well” with him and his children.
“Well, we were neighbors. And so she came round, I think, when the kids were small, and she was a real character,” he recalled.
He went on to praise the pop star, calling her “lovely” and “amazing.” He also called her “a great swimmer.”
Gavin Rossdale’s Kids Were A Big Fan Of Britney Spears
The hosts asked if Rossdale’s children – Kingston, now 19, Zuma, now 17, and Apollo, now 12 – got along with Spears’ two sons: Sean Preston, now 20, and Jayden James, now 19.
However, he revealed that they were all “too busy chatting with Britney.”
He also opened up on his parenting style, revealing that it was important to him not to raise “jerks.”
“That’s all I put my mind to, not forcing any doctrine on them. Not too many guardrails,” he explained. “Just be there and make them be cool and nice and kind and sort of interested in other people. And not self-obsessed.”
Rossdale continued, “Just try and lift their heads up to the world and see it…I just wanted them to be good people, and they are.”
Gavin Rossdale Reflects On Co-Parenting With Gwen Stefani
Rossdale and Gwen Stefani split in 2015. She went on to marry Blake Shelton in 2021, adding another dynamic to their co-parenting relationship.
“It is an interesting kind of [relationship],” Rossdale told Fox News Digital in March. “It’s a two-lane highway, you know, but they don’t ever seem to merge, which is fine.”
“[She’s] probably doing the best she can, and I’m doing the best I can,” he continued. “And the kids are growing up, so I’m a proud proponent of the system.”
Britney Spears Spends Time With Her Sons On A Yacht
Meanwhile, Britney Spears has reconnected with her two sons following the end of her controversial 13-year conservatorship, which lasted from February 2008 to November 2021, when it was finally struck down by a judge.
On March 30, the “Gimme More” singer took to Instagram to share several photos and videos of herself on a yacht with her two sons, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.
“I’m flying, I’m flying, Jack – I better stay present whenever I can,” Britney wrote in the caption, seemingly making a “Titanic” reference.
She then added, “I better stay present whenever I can. I should disappear for how slow they went on that boat … I can still dream folks !!! PS… it’s been five years, JUST SAYING!” Many fans believe that her P.S. was in regards to the end of her conservatorship.
Britney’s Sons Will Be ‘Spending Time With Her’ Following DUI Arrest
On Thursday, March 4, the “Criminal” singer was arrested on suspicion of a DUI while driving near her home in Ventura, California. At the time, a rep revealed that her sons would be spending more time with her following her arrest.
“Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being,” the rep said.
The California Highway Patrol claimed that the Princess of Pop was “driving erratically at a high rate of speed … showed signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests” and “was subsequently arrested for a violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152(g), driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol.”
Her rep called it “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” but went on to say, “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”