Avril Lavigne Then and Now: The emo kid paved the way to punk-rock glory in later years
Avril Lavigne's musical journey spans over two decades
Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Avril Lavigne's journey began in 1999 when she won a radio contest, earning the opportunity to perform alongside Shania Twain at one of her concerts. A mere year later, she found herself presented with her inaugural record deal from Arista Records. She hasn't looked back since.
Early 2000s: Lavigne as the tomboy 'emo kid'
In 2002, Avril Lavigne released her 'Let Go' debut studio album with singles like, 'Complicated' and also 'Sk8er Boi', which peaked at number one in Australia and climbed to the number two spot in the US. It was also one of the bestselling Canadian singles of 2002. During the early 2000s, her signature look consisted of tank tops, ties, heavy eyeliner, and impeccably straight hair—an image etched into the memories of many. While the pop-punk genre predominantly belonged to a boys' club at that time, Avril played a pivotal role in making this style of music more accessible to young women, a transformation that gained momentum in 2005.
Designer Avril takes a bow
Avril Lavigne tied the knot with Sum 41's Deryck Whibley in 2006. After that, her longstanding interest in fashion, dating back to the age of 17, took wing. But it wasn't until 2008 that Lavigne officially graced the stage with her 'Abbey Dawn' fashion show at Laforet Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan. While her clothing line gained notable attention, Avril and Deryck went their separate ways in July 2010, marking the end of their four-year marriage. In 2011, she made a stylish appearance at her Spring 2012 fashion show during Style360 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC.
Late 2000s: Avril gets married, divorced and hits career high
In 2014, Avril Lavigne exchanged vows with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger. However, their union lasted only two years, culminating in a separation in 2015. In 2018, Avril was prepping for her upcoming albums. Lavigne's sixth studio album 'Head Above Water' was released on February 15, 2019, through BMG. It was preceded by two more singles, 'Tell Me It's Over' and 'Dumb Blonde', with the lead single drawing inspiration from Lavigne's battle with Lyme disease. Since 2019, both Avril's love life and career have been soaring to new heights.
2021: Avril finds loves with Mod Sun
As per Avril, her connection with Mod Sun was instantaneous from the very first day they stepped into the studio together, as she shared with People in April 2021. Describing him as an incredible artist and producer, Avril expressed pride in their collaborative work, particularly the track 'Flames'. The pop-punk icon and her partner marked a significant moment by making their red carpet couple debut at the MTV VMAs in September 2021.
2022: 'Walk of Fame' honor and getting engaged
Shortly thereafter, Avril Lavigne made her foray into TikTok. The original emo girl recreated the iconic cover of her 2002 EP album 'Let Go' in June 2022. She was honored with a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in August 2022. Adding a touch of romance to her achievements, Mod Sun proposed to Lavigne in the romantic setting of Paris on April 8, 2022. The same year, newly engaged, the couple made a stylish appearance on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards, showcasing matching punk-rock looks.
2023: Avril poses for Mood Magazine after broken engagement
In 2023, the most defining monent for Avril was when the couple decided to call it quits 10 months after getting engaged, leaving the Internet wondering what went wrong! Thereafter, embracing a hair transformation and a new life, Avril adopted a trendy bob haircut following her separation from Mod Sun. In October 2, Avril posed for the Mood Magazine, rocking her bold kohled eyes.