Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale to divorce after 13 years of marriage

Singer Gwen Stefani and her British husband Gavin Rossdale are to divorce after almost 13 years of marriage.

Stefani, the former No Doubt frontwoman, filed for divorce on Monday citing irreconcilable differences, a Los Angeles Superior Court spokeswoman said.

The couple, who were married in 2002, cited 'irreconcilable differences'. Credit: AFF/EMPICS Entertainment

The couple, who married in 2002, have three children together: Zuma, Kingston and Apollo.

Rossdale is the lead singer of the band Bush.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale pictured in March 2003. Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS

In a statement, the pair said they are "committed" to raising their children together.