Avril Lavigne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Avril Lavigne CM
Lavigne in 2024
Born	Avril Ramona Lavigne (1984-09-27) September 27, 1984 (age 40) Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship	Canada France
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	1999–present
Works	Discography songs recorded concert tours promotional tours
Spouse(s)	Deryck Whibley ​ ​ (m. 2006; div. 2010)​ Chad Kroeger ​ ​ (m. 2013; div. 2015)​
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop-punk alternative rock pop rock post-grunge
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano drums
Labels	Arista RCA Epic BMG Avril Lavigne Music DTA Elektra
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Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a very important artist in pop-punk music. Avril helped create a path for female singers who wanted to make punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. She has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards.

When she was 16, Avril signed a two-album deal with Arista Records. Her first album, Let Go (2002), is the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist. It included hit songs like "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi". These songs showed off her skate punk style. Music magazines even called her the "Pop-Punk Queen" and "Pop Punk Princess." Her second album, Under My Skin (2004), was her first to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. It sold 10 million copies around the world.

Avril's third album, The Best Damn Thing (2007), hit number one in seven countries. Its main song, "Girlfriend", became her first single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Her next two albums, Goodbye Lullaby (2011) and Avril Lavigne (2013), were also very successful. They were certified gold in Canada, the US, and other places. After her sixth album, Head Above Water (2019), she went back to her pop-punk style with her seventh album, Love Sux (2022).

Avril's Early Life and Music Beginnings

Avril Ramona Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Her father named her Avril, which is the French word for April. Her parents noticed her singing talent when she was only two years old. She would sing "Jesus Loves Me" on the way home from church. Avril has an older brother, Matthew, and a younger sister, Michelle. They used to tease her when she sang herself to sleep.

When Avril was five, her family moved to Napanee. This town had about 5,000 people at the time. Her parents fully supported her singing. Her father bought her a microphone, a drum kit, a keyboard, and guitars. He even turned their basement into a music studio. Avril's father loved music, and he often played bass at their church in Kingston. When Avril was 14, her parents took her to karaoke nights.

Avril performed at country fairs, singing songs by artists like Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. She also started writing her own songs. Her first song was called "Can't Stop Thinking About You." It was about a teenage crush and she described it as "cheesy cute." Avril also played ice hockey in high school. She won the Most Valuable Player award twice as a right winger in a boys' league.

Avril's Music Career

How Avril Started in Music (1999–2001)

In 1999, Avril won a radio contest. This allowed her to perform with Canadian superstar Shania Twain in Ottawa. They sang Twain's song, "What Made You Say That", in front of 20,000 people. Avril told Twain that she dreamed of becoming a famous singer. Later, a local folk singer named Stephen Medd saw Avril perform. He invited her to sing on his albums in 1999 and 2000.

In December 1999, Avril was discovered by her first manager, Cliff Fabri. She was singing country songs at a bookstore in Kingston. Fabri sent videos of Avril's performances to music industry people. Mark Jowett, who helped start a Canadian music company called Nettwerk, received one of these videos. Jowett arranged for Avril to work with producer Peter Zizzo in New York in 2000. There, she wrote the song "Why." Arista Records noticed Avril during this trip.

In November 2000, Ken Krongard, a talent scout, invited L.A. Reid, the head of Arista Records, to hear Avril sing. Her 15-minute audition impressed Reid so much that he immediately signed her. The deal was worth $1.25 million for two albums. Avril felt she fit in with the skater group at her high school. Even though she loved skateboarding, school made her feel unsure of herself. After signing her record deal, and with her parents' support, she left school to focus on her music. Nettwerk chose Avril's band, mostly from the Canadian punk rock scene. They wanted young performers who would match Avril's personality.

Let Go Album Success (2002–2003)

Lavigne performing in 2002

L.A. Reid put Joshua Sarubin in charge of Avril's first album. They spent months in New York trying to find her unique sound. Sarubin said it was hard at first. The songs they made with early writers didn't quite fit her voice. But when Avril went to Los Angeles in May 2001, she worked with the Matrix team. They created songs like "Complicated", which became her first single. The record company felt this was a big breakthrough. Avril also worked with singer-songwriter Clif Magness. Her first album, Let Go, was finished in January 2002.

Avril released Let Go in June 2002 in the US. It reached number two on the Billboard 200 album chart. It hit number one in Australia, Canada, and the UK. At 17, Avril became the youngest female solo artist to have a number-one album on the UK Albums Chart at that time. By the end of 2002, the album was certified four-times Platinum in the US. This made her the best-selling female artist of 2002. By May 2003, Let Go had sold over 1 million copies in Canada. By 2009, it had sold over 16 million copies worldwide.

Avril's first single, "Complicated", reached number one in Australia and number two in the US. It was one of the best-selling Canadian singles of 2002. It was also one of the biggest hits of the decade in the US. Her next singles, "Sk8er Boi" and "I'm with You", also reached the top ten. With these three songs, Avril became only the second artist to have three top-ten songs from a debut album on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 chart. Avril won "Best New Artist" at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. She also won four Juno Awards in 2003 and a World Music Award. She was nominated for eight Grammy Awards, including "Best New Artist."

In 2002, Avril appeared in the music video for "Hundred Million" by the band Treble Charger. In March 2003, she was on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In May, she performed "Fuel" for MTV's tribute to Metallica. During her first big tour, the Try to Shut Me Up Tour, Avril sang a cover of Green Day's "Basket Case."

Under My Skin Album (2004–2005)

Avril in Burnaby during her tour for Under My Skin in 2004

Avril's second album, Under My Skin, came out in May 2004. It went straight to number one in Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US. The album was certified five-times Platinum in Canada. It has sold 10 million copies globally, including 3.2 million in the US. Avril wrote most of the songs with Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. Kreviazuk's husband, Raine Maida, helped produce the album. Avril said Under My Skin showed her skills as a songwriter. She said, "each song comes from a personal experience of mine."

"Don't Tell Me", the first song from the album, reached the top five in the UK and Canada. "My Happy Ending", the second song, was a top five hit in the UK and Australia. In the US, it was a top ten hit and became a number-one pop radio song. The third single, "Nobody's Home", did not do as well in the US.

In early 2004, Avril went on an acoustic mall tour in the US and Canada. This was to promote Under My Skin. In September 2004, Avril started her first world tour, the year-long Bonez Tour. She won two World Music Awards in 2004. She also won three Juno Awards in 2005, including "Artist of the Year." She won "Favorite Female Singer" at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Avril co-wrote the song "Breakaway". Kelly Clarkson recorded it for the movie The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement in 2004. Avril also sang the Goo Goo Dolls song "Iris" with their lead singer John Rzeznik in September 2004. She recorded the theme song for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).

Self-Titled Album (2012–2017)

Avril performing in 2014

Three months after her album Goodbye Lullaby came out, Avril announced she was already working on her fifth album. She said it would be "pop and more fun again." In late 2011, she confirmed she had moved to Epic Records. Avril sang two cover songs for the 2012 Japanese animated film One Piece Film: Z. These were "How You Remind Me" and "Bad Reputation."

The first song from her fifth album, "Here's to Never Growing Up", was released in April 2013. It reached the top 20 in the US, Australia, and the UK. The second song, "Rock n Roll", came out in August 2013. The third, "Let Me Go" (featuring her then-husband Chad Kroeger of Nickelback), was released in October 2013. The album, called Avril Lavigne, was released in November 2013. In Canada, it was certified gold. The fourth single, "Hello Kitty", was released in April 2014.

In mid-2014, Avril opened for the Backstreet Boys' tour. She also played at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo. She released a music video for "Give You What You Like" in February 2015. This song was featured in the TV movie Babysitter's Black Book. By March 2018, the album had sold over 500,000 copies in the US.

In April 2015, Avril announced a new song called "Fly". It was released on April 26 to support the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Avril also sang on the song "Listen" from the Japanese rock band One Ok Rock's album Ambitions in 2017. She was also featured in the song "Wings Clipped" by Grey in 2017.

Head Above Water Album (2019–2020)

Avril performing in September 2019

Avril's sixth album, Head Above Water, was released on February 15, 2019. It reached the top ten in many countries like Australia, Canada, and the UK. It peaked at number thirteen on the U.S. Billboard 200. Three songs came out before the album: "Head Above Water", "Tell Me It's Over", and "Dumb Blonde". The first song was inspired by Avril's struggle with Lyme disease. The fourth song, "I Fell in Love with the Devil", was released in June 2019. To support the album, Avril started the Head Above Water Tour in September 2019. Some European concerts were moved to 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On April 24, 2020, Avril re-recorded the song "Warrior" from her album. She released it as a single called "We Are Warriors". The money from this song helped Project HOPE's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Love Sux Album and Recent Work (2021–present)

On January 8, 2021, "Flames", a song with Mod Sun and Avril, was released. The next month, Avril said her new album was finished.

On July 16, 2021, Willow Smith released her album Lately I Feel Everything. One song, "Grow", featured Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker. A music video for "Grow" came out in October 2021.

Avril announced on November 3, 2021, that she had signed with Travis Barker's record label, DTA Records. She then announced her new single, "Bite Me", which was released on November 10. On January 13, 2022, Avril announced her seventh album, Love Sux. Much of the album was written and produced by her then-boyfriend, Mod Sun. The second single, "Love It When You Hate Me", came out on January 14 and featured American singer Blackbear. The album was released on February 25. Love Sux reached number nine on the Billboard 200 chart. It also hit number three on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart.

On June 13, 2022, a new version of Let Go was released for its 20th anniversary. This version included six songs that had not been released before. One of them was Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway", which Avril originally wrote.

On September 13, 2022, Avril performed at the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors. She sang a cover of Shania Twain's "No One Needs to Know" and gave Twain an award. Her performance was well-received.

On October 24, 2022, Avril announced a new song called "I'm a Mess" with English singer Yungblud. It was released on November 3, 2022. This song was the main single for the special edition of Love Sux, which came out on November 25. While promoting "I'm a Mess", Avril confirmed she was working on her eighth album. She was collaborating with John Feldmann, Travis Barker, Yungblud, and Alex Gaskarth from the band All Time Low. "Fake as Hell", a song with Avril and All Time Low, was released on September 15, 2023. On June 9, 2023, Avril performed live with country music artist Miranda Lambert at the 2023 CMA Fest. They sang a mix of Lambert's "Kerosene" and Avril's "Sk8er Boi."

On May 10, 2024, Avril announced plans to release a greatest hits album on June 21, 2024. On May 16, 2024, Avril and country singer Nate Smith released a song together called "Bulletproof." They performed the song at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. To support her greatest hits album, Avril started her Greatest Hits Tour on May 22, 2024. On June 30, 2024, Avril played at the famous Glastonbury Festival in England for the first time. She drew one of the biggest crowds ever seen at the Other Stage.

On October 3, 2024, it was reported that Avril recorded another song with Nate Smith called "Can You Die from a Broken Heart." This song is on Smith's second album, California Gold.

Avril's Music Style and Image

Avril's Musical Style and Songwriting

In the 2000s, critics often described Avril's first three albums as a mix of pop-punk, alternative rock, and pop rock. They also had a post-grunge sound. Let Go was seen as a pop rock and alternative rock album with some grunge influence. Avril was compared to other female artists like Alanis Morissette. Under My Skin was darker and heavier. It included ballads and rock songs with a more post-grunge sound, even touching on nu metal. This album showed the emotional style of emo-pop music before it became popular. Critics compared it to bands like Linkin Park and Evanescence. In contrast, The Best **** Thing moved away from alternative and post-grunge. It focused on pop-punk songs. It mixed cheerful bubblegum pop melodies with punk rock guitar riffs. Some said she sounded like a cheerleader for Blink-182. Because many of her lyrics were from a teenage point of view, some called her music "alternateen" or "teen punk."

Later in the 2010s, her music became softer and more pop-like. It featured more acoustic pop-rock songs and fewer loud, grungy guitar songs. With the return of pop-punk in the 2020s, Avril went back to her pop-punk roots. She brought back the emotional angst of emo-pop and the skate punk influences from bands like NOFX and Green Day.

Avril has a soprano singing voice. Her songs often share messages of self-empowerment. They are written from a female or teenage perspective. Avril believes her "songs are about being yourself no matter what and going after your dreams." For her first album, Let Go, Avril liked the less mainstream songs more than her radio hits like "Complicated." She said she didn't want to be "that pop anymore." Her second album, Under My Skin, had deeper personal themes. Avril said, "each song comes from a personal experience of mine." However, her third album, The Best **** Thing, was not as personal. She said, "Some of the songs I wrote didn't even mean that much to me." Her goal for that album was simply to "make it fun." Goodbye Lullaby, her fourth album, was much more personal. Avril described it as "more stripped down, deeper. All the songs are very emotional."

Avril has always been passionate about her songwriting. She said, "I am a writer, and I won't accept people trying to take that away from me." She added that she had been writing "full-structured songs" since she was 14. However, her songwriting has been questioned. The Matrix, who worked with Avril on her first album, said they were the main writers of her hit songs. Avril said she was the main songwriter for every song on the album.

In 2007, Chantal Kreviazuk, who wrote with Avril on her second album, said Avril didn't really write songs by herself. Avril denied this and thought about taking legal action. Kreviazuk later apologized, saying Avril is a talented songwriter. Soon after, Tommy Dunbar, from the band the Rubinoos, sued Avril. He claimed she copied parts of his song "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" for her song "Girlfriend." Dr. Luke, who wrote "Girlfriend" with Avril, defended her. He said the song has common chord progressions found in many pop-punk songs. In January 2008, the lawsuit was settled privately.

Avril's Influences

Avril's early influences came from country music artists like Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. She was also influenced by alternative singer-songwriters such as Alanis Morissette. When she left school to focus on music, Avril was more influenced by skate punk, pop punk, and punk rock bands. These included blink-182, Green Day, and the Ramones. She also liked metal bands like Marilyn Manson and System of a Down. Other influences were alternative bands like Nirvana and No Doubt.

Because of these influences and her personal style, the media often called Avril "punk." But she said she wasn't. Avril's first guitarist, Evan Taubenfeld, said, "Avril isn't punk, but she never really pretended to claim to come from that scene. She had pop punk music and the media ended up doing the rest." Avril commented, "I have been labelled like I'm this angry girl, [a] rebel... punk, and I am so not any of them." However, she also said her music has punk influences. "I like an aggressive music, but pretty enough heavy pop-rock, which is what I really do."

Avril's Image

When Avril first became famous, she was known for her tomboyish style. She often wore neckties with tank tops. She liked baggy clothes, skater shoes, or Converses. She also wore wristbands and sometimes shoelaces wrapped around her fingers. For photo shoots, she preferred "old, crumpled T's" instead of fancy outfits. The media called her the "pop punk princess." They also saw her as the female version of Blink-182. Fans and the press saw her as the "anti-Britney" because her image felt more real and less commercial. Avril said, "I'm not made up and I'm not being told what to say and how to act, so they have to call me the anti-Britney, which I'm not." By November 2002, Avril stopped wearing ties. She felt like she was "wearing a costume." She wanted her music, not her image, to be the most important thing.

Avril later adopted a more gothic style for her second album, Under My Skin. She traded her skating outfits for black tutus. Her image became more about angst. During The Best Damn Thing years, Avril changed her style again. She dyed her hair blonde with a pink streak. She wore more feminine outfits, including "tight jeans and heels." She also modeled for magazines like Harper's Bazaar. Avril defended her new style: "I don't really regret anything. You know, the ties and the wife-beaters and all... It had its time and place. And now I'm all grown up, and I've moved on."

There is a funny conspiracy theory that says Avril died in 2003. It claims she was replaced by a look-alike. This started as a joke on a Brazilian blog. But some people started to believe it seriously. In a 2018 interview, Avril responded to the rumor. She said, "Yeah, some people think that I'm not the real me, which is so weird! Like, why would they even think that?"

Avril's Legacy and Impact

Avril performing in 2011 during her Black Star Tour

Avril is seen as a major artist in the pop-punk and alternative rock music scenes. She helped open doors for other female artists who made punk-influenced pop music. These artists include Paramore, Fefe Dobson, and Kelly Osbourne. She has been compared to female singer-songwriters of the 1990s like Alanis Morissette. Avril has a reputation as the most important female artist in pop-punk music. She is also called one of the female singers who best represent 2000s rock music. Avril was also a fashion icon for her skatepunk and rocker style. Her songs "Sk8er Boi", "He Wasn't", and "Girlfriend" are often listed among the best pop-punk songs ever.

Avril has influenced many different musicians. These include artists like Bebe Rexha, Billie Eilish, Yungblud, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ed Sheeran. She has also influenced indie rock singer-songwriters like Phoebe Bridgers.

Avril has also influenced some emo hip hop and emo rap artists. Nylon magazine noted artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Princess Nokia. Rapper Fat Tony said Avril "delivered a great visual catchy package [punk music, pop music and skater culture] that describes all of them." Rapper Rico Nasty named one of her alter egos "Trap Lavigne." She said, "She is a perfect representation of being hard and soft."

There is a long-standing internet meme about a song called "Dolphins" that people thought Avril wrote. But she never wrote or recorded this song. The lyrics appear on many lyric websites, and different bands have even covered the song. Avril was featured as a celebrity in the 2003 game The Sims: Superstar. In 2007, Avril was featured in a two-volume graphic novel called Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes. She worked with artist Camilla d'Errico and writer Joshua Dysart on the manga. It was about a shy girl who learned to overcome her fears after meeting Avril. Avril said, "I know that many of my fans read manga, and I'm really excited to be involved in creating stories that I know they will enjoy."

Avril's Awards and Achievements

In 2003, Avril won an International Achievement Award for "Complicated" at the SOCAN Awards. She has received eight Grammy Award nominations. She also has three American Music Awards nominations and one Brit Award nomination. Avril has sold over 30 million singles and 40 million albums worldwide. This includes over 12.4 million albums in the US. In 2009, Billboard named Avril the number 10 pop artist of the 2000s.

Avril set a Guinness World Record for being the youngest female solo artist to top the UK album chart. This happened on January 11, 2003, when she was 18 years and 106 days old. Her album Let Go reached number one in its 18th week on the chart. She held this record until 2004. She was also the first artist to reach 100 million views on a YouTube video with her 2007 single "Girlfriend." Avril was the first Western artist to do a full tour in China in 2008. She is considered the biggest Western artist in Asia, especially in Japan. Her first three albums have sold over 1 million copies there. Avril is the only artist to have performed at three different multi-sport events. These include two closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games (2006 and 2010) and the opening ceremony of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games. In June 2024, she was given the Order of Canada.

Other Things Avril Does

Avril's Acting Career

Avril became interested in acting in TV shows and movies. She said it was her own decision. Her experience making music videos helped her feel comfortable performing on camera. She mentioned that the video for "Nobody's Home" involved the most "acting." Her first TV appearance was in a 2002 episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She performed "Sk8er Boi" with her band in a nightclub. She also had a small role in the 2004 film Going the Distance.

Avril started acting in movies carefully, choosing small roles at first. In November 2005, she filmed a single scene in the 2007 movie The Flock. She played Beatrice Bell, the girlfriend of a crime suspect. She appeared alongside Claire Danes and Richard Gere. Gere even gave Avril acting tips. Avril said, "I did that just to see how it was and to not jump into [mainstream acting] too fast." The Flock was not released in American theaters. It made $7 million in other countries.

Avril at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival

Avril's first movie role where she voiced a character was in the 2006 animated film Over the Hedge. She voiced Heather, a Virginia opossum. Avril found the recording easy and natural. But she kept hitting the microphone because she used her hands a lot while acting. Avril thought she was hired to voice Heather because of her rock-star image. The film made $38 million on its opening weekend and $336 million worldwide.

In December 2005, Avril signed on to appear in Fast Food Nation. This movie was based on a book about the fast food industry. Avril played Alice, a high school student who wanted to free cows. The film opened in November 2006. It stayed in theaters for 11 weeks and made $2 million worldwide.

Both Over the Hedge and Fast Food Nation premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Avril attended the festival. When asked if she would continue acting, she said she wanted to take her time. She wanted to wait for the "right parts and the right movies." In August 2006, Canadian Business magazine ranked her as the seventh top Canadian actor in Hollywood. In September 2011, Avril appeared on the TV singing show Majors & Minors as a guest mentor.

Avril's Products and Endorsements

In July 2008, Avril launched her clothing line called Abbey Dawn. It included a back-to-school collection. The brand is sold by Kohl's in the US. Avril herself designs Abbey Dawn, which is named after her childhood nickname. Kohl's describes Abbey Dawn as a "juniors lifestyle brand." It uses skull, zebra, and star patterns, with colors like purple, hot pink, and black. Avril wore some of the clothes and jewelry from her line at concerts before it officially launched. She said she was not just lending her name to the collection. "I actually am the designer. What's really important to me is that everything fits well and is well-made." The designs were also featured in the online game Stardoll.

On September 14, 2009, Avril showed her latest Abbey Dawn collection at New York Fashion Week. She returned again in 2011. In December 2010, the clothing line became available in over 50 countries through its official website.

Avril released her first perfume, Black Star, in summer 2009. It was made by Procter & Gamble. The perfume has scents of pink hibiscus, black plum, and dark chocolate. When asked about the name, Avril said, "Black Star resembles being different, and standing out in the crowd, and reaching for the stars; the whole message is just about following your dreams." Black Star won an award in 2010 for "Best Women's Scent." Avril released a second perfume, Forbidden Rose, in July 2010. It took two years to create. Its message is "Dare to Discover." The commercial for it takes place in a gothic garden. Avril launched a third perfume, Wild Rose, in August 2011. Its tagline is "Dare to discover more."

In January 2010, Avril started working with Disney. She created Alice in Wonderland-inspired designs for her Abbey Dawn clothing line. Her designs were shown at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in California.

Avril's Charity Work

Avril performing in 2011

Avril has worked with many charities. These include Make Some Noise, Amnesty International, and Special Olympics. She has also appeared in ALDO ads for YouthAIDS to raise money for HIV/AIDS education. Avril took part in a concert to support UNICEF in November 2007. In November 2010, Avril attended the Clinton Global Initiative.

Avril worked with Reverb, an environmental group, for her 2005 tour. She sang "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" for a charity album called Peace Songs. She also recorded a cover of the John Lennon song "Imagine" for the album Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur. This album helped Amnesty International's efforts in Darfur.

On December 5, 2009, Avril performed in Mexico City for "Teleton", a big charity event. She sang acoustic versions of "Complicated" and "Girlfriend." In 2010, Avril was one of several artists who sang on a cover of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag." This song helped raise money for charities after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

On September 14, 2010, Avril started her own charity, "The Avril Lavigne Foundation." It aims to help young people with serious illnesses and disabilities. The foundation works with groups like the Easter Seals and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Avril said her work with Make-A-Wish inspired her to start her own charity. She said, "I have always looked for ways to give back because I think it's a responsibility we all share."

In September 2014, she started a fundraising campaign for the Special Olympics for her birthday. The money helped athletes from around the world compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games. These athletes were featured in the music video for her song "Fly."

In September 2020, Avril announced a special online concert. It was to raise awareness and money to fight Lyme disease. The concert took place on October 25. Money from tickets and merchandise went to the Global Lyme Alliance and her own foundation.

Avril's Politics

After winning her fourth Juno Award in April 2003, Avril spoke about the Iraq War. She said, "I don't believe war is a way to solve problems. I think it's wrong." She also said she was "really proud" of Canada's Prime Minister at the time, Jean Chrétien, for keeping Canada out of the war.

Avril's Personal Life

Avril's Tattoos

Avril's XXV and star tattoos on her right forearm, and 30, lightning bolt, and star tattoos on her left wrist

Many of Avril's tattoos match those of her friends. She has a star tattooed on her left wrist. This was done at the same time as her friend and music partner Ben Moody's matching tattoo. In late 2004, she got a small pink heart around the letter "D" on her right wrist. This represented her then-boyfriend, Deryck Whibley. Avril and Deryck got matching tattoos in March 2010 to celebrate his 30th birthday. In April 2010, Avril added another tattoo to her wrist: a lightning bolt and the number 30.

Her tattoos gained more attention in May 2010. Avril and Brody Jenner each got matching tattoos on their ribs. Avril appeared on the cover of Inked magazine in June/July. She showed off her tattoos, including "Abbey Dawn" on her left forearm and "XXV" and a star on her right. In July 2010, Avril got her then-boyfriend's name, "Brody", tattooed. In 2018, Avril got a traditional heart-shaped tattoo with her then-boyfriend JaKeb Allen Munn.

French Citizenship

Avril's father was born in France. Because of this, she was able to apply for a French passport, which she received in February 2011. In January 2012, Avril sold her house in Bel-Air. She then moved to Paris to study the French language. She rented an apartment and went to a language school.

Avril's Relationships

Avril and Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley started dating when Avril was 19. They had been friends since she was 17. In June 2005, Deryck proposed to her. The couple got married on July 15, 2006, in Montecito, California. On October 9, 2009, Avril filed for divorce. She said, "I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship." Their divorce was finalized on November 16, 2010.

Avril started dating The Hills star Brody Jenner in February 2010. After almost two years, they broke up in January 2012.

Avril began dating fellow Canadian musician Chad Kroeger, the lead singer of Nickelback, in July 2012. Their relationship grew after they started working together in March 2012 to write music for Avril's fifth album. Avril and Chad got engaged in August 2012, after dating for only one month. The couple married at a castle in France on July 1, 2013. On September 2, 2015, Avril announced their separation. They later divorced.

Avril began dating billionaire heir Phillip Sarofim in 2018. They broke up in 2019. People magazine reported that she started dating musician Pete Jonas in 2020. She later began dating Mod Sun around March 2021. In April 2022, Avril announced their engagement on social media. They ended their engagement in February 2023.

Avril's Health

In April 2015, Avril told People magazine that she was diagnosed with Lyme disease after her 30th birthday in 2014. In an interview that same month, Avril said she was recovering. She wanted to help more people learn about the disease.

Avril has been called a vegan or a vegetarian, but she has not talked about her diet publicly.

Avril's Albums

• Let Go (2002)
• Under My Skin (2004)
• The Best Damn Thing (2007)
• Goodbye Lullaby (2011)
• Avril Lavigne (2013)
• Head Above Water (2019)
• Love Sux (2022)

Avril's Film and TV Appearances

Avril's Concert Tours

Images for kids

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  Avril Lavigne's signature

See also

In Spanish: Avril Lavigne para niños

• Honorific nicknames in popular music
• List of artists who reached number one in the United States