Full Name: Avril Ramona Lavigne
Date of Birth: September 27, 1984
Place of Birth: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Height:
5 feet 1 inch (155 cm)
Family
Parents:
Jean-Claude Lavigne (father) and Judith-Rosanne "Judy" Lavigne
(mother)
Siblings:
One older brother, Matthew, and one younger sister, Michelle
Spouse:
Deryck Whibley (m. 2006; div. 2010), Chad Kroeger (m. 2013; div. 2015)
Partner:
Mod Sun (2021-2023)
Education
Avril Lavigne attended Napanee District Secondary School in her hometown of Napanee, Ontario.
Her music career began to take off while she was still in school, leading her
to focus on her burgeoning career rather than pursuing higher education.
Early Career
Avril Lavigne demonstrated musical talent from an early age, performing in church choirs and local singing competitions. Her big break came when she won a radio contest to perform with Shania Twain in 1999. This exposure led to her being discovered by her first manager, Cliff Fabri, while performing covers at a local bookstore.
At the age of 15, Lavigne signed a two-album
recording contract with Arista Records, and she moved to New York City and then
to Los Angeles to pursue her music career. She began working on her debut
album, "Let Go."
Career
Avril Lavigne's debut album, "Let Go" (2002), was a commercial hit, featuring singles
such as "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi." The album sold over
16 million copies worldwide and established her as a major pop-punk artist.
Her second album, "Under My Skin" (2004), featured a more mature sound with hits like
"My Happy Ending" and "Nobody's Home." It debuted at number
one in several countries.
The third album, "The Best Damn Thing" (2007), marked a return to a pop-rock style,
with the title track "The Best Damn Thing" and "Girlfriend"
becoming major hits.
Throughout her career, Lavigne has sold over 40 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Avril Lavigne's net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. Her wealth comes
from her successful music career, acting roles, her fashion line "Abbey
Dawn," and various endorsement deals.
