Avril Lavigne, 42, has welcomed her first child.
The “Complicated” singer announced the birth on Instagram last Friday, posting black-and-white photos of her newborn daughter alongside a mystery partner whose identity remains unrevealed. “Our Mini F–king Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷,” she wrote in the caption, which also featured shots of three pairs of Vans sneakers in different sizes for the new family.
While Lavigne is keeping this romance private, her past relationships have unfolded under heavy public scrutiny. The Canadian rocker has been married twice, engaged once more, and linked to a string of musicians, actors, and socialites over two decades in the spotlight.
Her first marriage came in 2006 to Deryck Whibley, 46, the frontman of Sum 41. The pair had gotten engaged in 2005 and wed in a private Montecito, California ceremony. Three years later, Lavigne filed for divorce in October 2009, citing irreconcilable differences. At the time, she said she “admired” Whibley and had a “great amount of respect” for him, adding that he was “the most amazing person” she knew. Whibley returned the sentiment in a written statement, saying Lavigne “holds a special place in [his] heart” and would “forever be a great and amazing friend.” The former spouses proved their enduring bond in June 2025, reuniting on stage at the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC for a surprise performance of Sum 41’s hit “In Too Deep” during Lavigne’s headlining set.
Lavigne’s second marriage was to Chad Kroeger, 51, lead singer of Nickelback. The couple tied the knot in July 2013 in the South of France, but announced their separation in September 2015. Lavigne broke the news on Instagram, writing that they had “created many unforgettable moments” together and were “still, and forever will be, the best of friends,” She added that they would “always care deeply for each other.” About a month before the announcement, Kroeger had reportedly been spotted with a mystery woman at E11EVEN Miami. The former couple sparked reconciliation rumors when they walked the red carpet together at the 2016 JUNO Awards, though Lavigne clarified she was “just here supporting him” because Nickelback was nominated.
Between and around these marriages, Lavigne dated several other high-profile figures. She was first linked to Brody Jenner, 43, of the Kardashian-Jenner family in April 2009, when the pair were spotted on dates in Los Angeles. A source said the two were “all over each other,” “laughing and joking” and “seemed pretty intimate.” Their relationship produced a memorable moment at Bank nightclub in Las Vegas, where Lavigne reportedly grabbed a microphone and shouted, “I love you, Brody!” before they sang the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling.” After their January 2012 breakup, Jenner took to Twitter to push back on negative coverage: “It really upsets me to read all the FALSE!! Stories. Avril has always been there for me and is the closest person to my heart. I love her.” Lavigne responded directly: “Luv u 2!!! @brodyjenner.”
Lavigne’s most recent engagement was to musician Mod Sun, 39, whose real name is Derek Ryan Smith. The pair went public in 2021 after he was spotted with her name tattooed on his neck, and by April 2022 they were engaged in Paris. Lavigne shared the news on Instagram with photos from the proposal, writing, “Oui! Je t’aime pour toujours 🤍💍🥂 Dimanche. 27. Mars. 2022.” Mod Sun commented, “love u so much! Forever n ever my angel.” The engagement ended less than a year later in February 2023. Mod Sun’s representative initially told outlets the split was “news to him,” saying, “They were together and engaged as of three days ago when he left for tour, so if anything has changed, that’s news to him.” The musician later addressed the breakup on Instagram, writing, “In 1 week my entire life completely changed. I just know there’s a plan for it all. I’ll keep my head up + always listen to my heart, even when it feels broken 💔.”
Shortly after the Mod Sun split, Lavigne was linked to rapper Tyga, 36. The pair were spotted arriving at Leonardo DiCaprio’s party at Kuku restaurant in Paris in March 2023, then seen together at Paris Fashion Week and photographed kissing at the Mugler x Hunter Schafer party. The romance lasted only four months before ending in what was reportedly a mutual decision.
Other relationships included oil heir Brandon Davis, actor Wilmer Valderrama, record producer J.R. Rotem, billionaire heir Phillip Sarofim, and musician Pete Jonas. Most recently, she sparked rumors with country singer Nate Smith in January 2024 after they were seen dining at Catch in Los Angeles and skateboarding together. A source said they were not dating but were “discussing a music project together.” The collaboration materialized in duets including “Bulletproof” and “Can You Die from a Broken Heart” on Smith’s album “California Gold.”
Lavigne’s early romantic history also included Jesse Colburn, a guitarist in her band, whom she dated in the early 2000s before he left the group. Speaking to MTV News in 2004, she explained that he “just wanted to go do his own thing and stuff, and I mean, that happens.”
Lavigne is scheduled to continue her headlining run on the Vans Warped Tour.
