As the band's popularity grew, the spotlight was very much on the stylish Stefani, who became almost instantly identifiable by her fire-engine red lips and platinum blonde hair and who branched out to collaborate on recordings with rapper Eve and techno artist Moby.
We choose not to demand more from our young men, because we see how big they grow in the spotlight.
Wherever Semenya goes from here, the gender issue that made her a global figure will continue to travel with her, and it will be intriguing to watch as Semenya continues to grow up in the spotlight whether she also grows into the role of advocate.
To be fair, for many of today's executives, social movements and the growing spotlight on the importance of diversity have already awakened them to the need for a more inclusive workplace.
Mr. Barber has grown used to the spotlight in the last 14 months.
Growing up in the spotlight has been a battle.
Does he worry about his children growing up in the spotlight?
He added: "It isn't easy to grow up in the spotlight, especially when children are first exposed to it.
Today's Disney stars grow up in the spotlight – and then leave the House of Mouse to pursue their serious acting/singing/falling-out-of-nightclub careers.
