Fergie has been very discreet in her relationship with Duhamel. The singer has been dating him since 2004, but People reported that she does not foresee marriage or an engagement.
In an interview with Blender magazine, for the January/February issue, the star expressed, "We’re practically married, anyway. I’m madly in love with him. He understands how to treat a woman and give me respect."
Fergie was named woman of the year for 2007 by this magazine.