Avril Lavigne
Written and reviewed by Daniel Brooks Updated August 22, 2026 Fact checked August 22, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Avril Ramona Lavigne
Occupation
singer and songwriter
Birth Date
September 27, 1984
Age
41 years
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Birthplace
Belleville, Canada
Education
Napanee District Secondary School
Nationality
Canadian
Avril Lavigne family members
Father's Name
Jean-Claude Lavigne
Mother's Name
Judith-Rosanne Loshaw
Siblings names
Michelle Lavigne | Matthew Lavigne
Is Avril Lavigne a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Avril Lavigne marital status?
Twice divorced; current relationship private; no children
Who is Avril Lavigne husband?
Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger (ex-husbands)
When did get married?
Deryck Whibley: 2006–2010; Chad Kroeger: 2013–2015
How many children does she have?
No children
Avril Lavigne was born to Judith-Rosanne and Jean-Claude Lavigne in Ontario, Canada. She grew up with an older brother, Matthew, and a younger sister, Michelle.
Her family recognized her interest in singing early and supported performances at church and local events. Lavigne has married twice but has no children.
Avril Lavigne husband
Deryck Whibley (ex-husband)
Lavigne married Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley on July 15, 2006. They separated in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2010.
Chad Kroeger (ex-husband)
Lavigne married Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger on July 1, 2013. They announced their separation in 2015 and remained on friendly terms.
Mod Sun (former fiancé)
Lavigne became engaged to musician Mod Sun in 2022. The engagement ended in 2023. No later marriage has been announced, and her current relationship status is private.

photo instagram.com/deryckwhibley


Avril Lavigne kids
Avril Lavigne has no children. She has spoken publicly about her marriages and relationships but has not announced becoming a parent.
Who are Avril Lavigne parents?
Jean-Claude Lavigne (father)

Date of birth: March 24, 1954
The star’s father, French, moved to Canada and started working in a Canadian telecommunications company, “Bell Canada.” He married Judith Rosanne Loshaw in 1975 and became a father of a son and two daughters. One of them was Avril, whose name refers to the French word “April.” Jean-Claude played a significant role in discovering his daughter’s talent and even organized a studio for her in the basement.
Judith-Rosanne Loshaw (mother)

Date of birth: 1955
Avril’s mother was a housewife who preferred to stay home and care for three children. One day, she heard her daughter singing “Jesus Loves Me” on their way from church and was very surprised, as the girl was just two years old. Together with her husband, she was very supportive of Avril and tried her best to provide everything for her music activities.
Avril Lavigne siblings
Matthew Lavigne (brother)

Avril Lavigne brother Matthew Lavigne
Date of birth: February 7, 1983
Matthew is Avril’s older brother, who was always annoyed by her everyday singing routine in her childhood. Nevertheless, he supported her on her music career path, being her security guard and appearing in a few music videos. It seems that he met his future wife, Amie Darlow, while participating in different activities with his sister, as Amie was her assistant. Matthew is an artist now who was a part of the art department for “Don’t Look Up,” “Super Troopers 2,” and others.
Michelle Lavigne (sister)

Date of birth: 1991
The youngest in the family, Michelle doesn’t like to go public, but she can be seen on her husband’s Instagram quite often. In 2017, she married Ryota Kohama, a Japanese musician from the rock band One Ok Rock. They welcomed their first child, Marine Kohama, in October 2017.
Bio
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter born on September 27, 1984, in Ontario. Her 2002 debut album “Let Go” produced the hits “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” and established her as a major pop-punk artist.
Her later albums include “Under My Skin,” “The Best Damn Thing,” “Goodbye Lullaby,” “Avril Lavigne,” “Head Above Water” and “Love Sux.” She released a greatest-hits collection and toured internationally in 2024–2025. Lavigne has been married to Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger; both marriages ended in divorce. She has no children, and her current relationship status is private.
Interesting and fun facts
- Lavigne signed her first recording contract as a teenager.
- “Let Go” became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s.
- She has Canadian and French citizenship.
- She founded a charitable foundation supporting people with serious illnesses and disabilities.
- She has been married twice and has no children.
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