Avril Lavigne Biography

(Best Known for Album 'Let Go', The Best Selling Album of the 21st Century by a Canadian Artist)

Birthday: September 27, 1984 (Libra)

Born In: Belleville, Canada

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor. She started hogging the limelight at a very young age and was signed by ‘Arista Records’ when she was 16. Her grungy pop-rock sounds appealed to teens around the world. Her unique looks made her extremely popular among American teens. Best known for mixing rock, punk, and a rebellious style of music, Lavigne has earned many fans over the years. She appeared on stage along with Shania Twain as part of an award ceremony and caught the attention of many. She also caught the attention of Peter Zizzo, an American songwriter/producer, with her home video that showcased her singing skills. Upon his invitation, she joined him on a songwriting trip to New York. Lavigne’s music career took off with the release of her debut album ‘Let Go,’ and she successfully established herself in the world of music, thanks to her sparkling performance. She earned popularity and was consequently signed by ‘Arista Records.’ This proved to be a huge boost to her music career. She enchanted the music-loving audience with her second album ‘Under My Skin’ which topped the ‘US Billboard.’ With her third album ‘The Best Damn Thing,’ she proved her mettle and established herself as a popular singer-songwriter.

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Quick Facts

Canadian Celebrities Born In September

Also Known As: Avril Ramona Lavigne

Age: 40 Years, 40 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Chad Kroeger (2013-2015), Deryck Whibley (2006-2010)

father: Jean-Claude Lavigne, John Lavigne

mother: Judith-Rosanne Loshaw, Judy Lavigne

siblings: Matthew Lavigne, Michelle Lavigne

Born Country: Canada

Pop Rock Singers Canadian Women

Height: 5'2" (157 cm), 5'2" Females

Ancestry: French Canadian, Scottish Canadian

Personality: ISFP

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    What is Avril Lavigne's most popular song?

    Avril Lavigne's most popular song is "Complicated," released in 2002.

  • 2

    Has Avril Lavigne ever acted in movies?

    Yes, Avril Lavigne has appeared in several movies, including "Fast Food Nation" and "Over the Hedge."

  • 3

    Does Avril Lavigne have any tattoos?

    Yes, Avril Lavigne has multiple tattoos, including a star on her left wrist and the word "fuck" on her ribs.

  • 4

    What is Avril Lavigne's clothing line called?

    Avril Lavigne's clothing line is called Abbey Dawn, which features punk-inspired clothing and accessories.

  • 5

    Has Avril Lavigne ever collaborated with other artists?

    Yes, Avril Lavigne has collaborated with various artists, including Chad Kroeger, Marilyn Manson, and Lil Mama.

Childhood & Early Life

Avril Ramona Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. She grew up in the small town of Napanee, Ontario.

Her French-Canadian parents Jean-Claude and Judy were devout Baptists. She was exposed to music by the age of two through her mother's church songs.

Until the age of 12, she was just a singer. Soon, she started teaching herself to play the guitar and also started writing songs.

In 1999, Lavigne tasted success for the very first time. She won a singing contest and took the stage alongside Shania Twain in Canada's capital, Ottawa.

In 1999, she was spotted by Cliff Fabri, who eventually became her first professional manager, while she was performing at a bookstore in Kingston, Ontario.

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Career

In June 2002, ‘Let Go,’ her first album was released. It peaked at number two on ‘US Billboard 200,’ and also featured on music charts in the UK, Canada, and Australia. She then set out on her first world tour called ‘Try to Shut Me Up Tour.’

In 2004, she came up with her second album ‘Under My Skin.’ She wrote most of the songs along with Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk.

In 2004, she set out on her second world tour titled ‘Bonez Tour,’ during which she performed on almost all the continents for a year.

In 2006, she performed her popular song ‘Who Knows’ at the closing ceremony of the 'Torino Olympics.’

Hardworking and smart, Lavigne was well aware of the fact that world tours would increase her popularity. In 2008, she went on her third world tour ‘The Best Damn Tour’ to promote her album ‘The Best Damn Thing.’

In March 2011, her fourth album ‘Goodbye Lullaby’ was released by ‘RCA Records.’ Most of the songs from this album were written by Lavigne during her teenage years. She went on her fourth world tour ‘Black Star Tour,’ performing in Asia, America, and Europe to promote her album.

Over the course of her four albums, Lavigne scored a string of hit singles, such as ‘Complicated,’ ‘Sk8er Boi,’ ‘I’m With You,’ ‘Losing Grip,’ ‘Don’t Tell Me,’ ‘My Happy Ending,’ ‘Nobody’s Home,’ ‘Keep Holding On,’ ‘Girlfriend,’ ‘When You’re Gone,’ ‘Hot,’ and ‘The Best Damn Thing.’

‘Girlfriend’ had its share of controversy as her co-writer and record label were sued by songwriters James Gangwer and Tommy Dunbar. They claimed that ‘Girlfriend’ was a rip-off of their song ‘I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,’ released in 1979. The case was eventually settled out of court.

The single ‘Here’s to never grow up,’ from her much-talked-about self-titled album was released in 2013. The album ‘Avril Lavigne’ was released in November 2013, by ‘Epic Records’ and opened at number five on ‘US Billboard 200.’ The single ‘Hello Kitty’ from the album sparked controversies concerning racism.

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Her sixth album ‘Head Above Water’ was released in February 2019, by ‘BMG’ label. While it peaked at the top 10 positions in countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, and Italy, it opened at number 13 on ‘US Billboard 200,’ making it a moderate success in comparison with her previous albums. In 2020, she re-recorded her song from her sixth studio album, "Warrior," and released it as a single under the name, "We Are Warriors."

In 2021, she released the song “Flames” which she made in collaboration with Mod Sun. In November of that year, she was signed by DTA Records. That same month, she also came out with her single, “Bite Me.” Lavigne launched her seventh studio album titled “Love Sux” in February 2022. The album garnered positive reviews from critics and opened at number 9 on US Billboard 200. It also reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany.

In June 2022, she released a new edition of her debut album, “Let Go.” In October of that same year, she launched her single "I'm a Mess," featuring Yungblud.

Major Works

Her debut single ‘Complicated’ catapulted her to fame, and she received appreciation from the critics as well. It peaked at number one in Australia and was the best-selling Canadian single in 2002.

‘Girlfriend,’ a popular single from her album ‘The Best Damn Thing,’ was claimed to be the most-downloaded track worldwide in 2007, by ‘The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.’ It went on to sell more than seven million copies.

Awards & Achievements

In 2003, Avril Lavigne received ‘Grammy Award’ nominations for the album ‘Let Go’ and for the single ‘Complicated.’

For ‘Let Go’ and ‘Complicated,’ she won the ‘Juno Award’ in 2003, under the categories, ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Single of the Year’ respectively.

In 2005, she once again won the ‘Juno Award’ under the ‘Pop Album of the Year’ category for her album ‘Under My Skin.’

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With her earnings soaring to $12 million in December 2007, ‘Forbes’ ranked her eighth in the list of ‘Top 20 Earners under 25.’

Personal Life & Legacy

Avril Lavigne was married to the frontman of the popular rock band ‘Sum 41,’ Deryck Whibley from July 15, 2006, to November 16, 2010.

In July 2013, she married fellow Canadian musician Chad Kroeger, the frontman of the band ‘Nickelback.’ They got separated in 2015.

Avril Lavigne started dating rapper Mod Sun. In April 2022, the couple announced their engagement. In February 2023, the couple separated.

In April 2015, Avril Lavigne announced that she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. She also expressed her desire to spread awareness of the disease.

As an entrepreneur, she created a successful fashion and lifestyle brand called ‘Abbey Dawn.’ She also came up with three fragrances, namely ‘Black Star,’ ‘Forbidden Rose,’ and ‘Wild Rose.’

In 2006, she voiced an animated character named ‘Virginia Opossum’ for the film ‘Over the Hedge.’

‘The Avril Lavigne Foundation’ supports ill and disabled children and youth.

In 2023, she started dating American rapper, Tyga.

Facts About Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne is known for her love of skateboarding and has often been spotted shredding at skate parks.

She holds a black belt in karate and has incorporated martial arts moves into her stage performances.

Avril Lavigne is a big fan of Japanese culture and has even released a song in Japanese titled "Goodbye Lullaby."

She has a passion for fashion and launched her own clothing line called Abbey Dawn, which features punk-inspired designs.

Avril Lavigne is a philanthropist and has worked with several charities to support causes like children's health and environmental conservation.

Avril Lavigne Movies

1. Fast Food Nation (2006)

  (Comedy, Drama, Romance)

2. The Flock (2007)

  (Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Crime)

Awards

ASCAP Film And Television Music Awards
2004 Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture Bruce Almighty (2003)
MTV Video Music Awards
2002 Best New Artist in a Video Avril Lavigne: Complicated (2002)

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