Avril Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada on September 27, 1984. At 16, she moved to Manhattan and began work on her debut album. She dropped out of high school after the 11th grade when she secured a record deal. When Avril was almost 18, she released "Complicated" from her debut album titled: "Let Go," which went 6x platinum. As a petite skater girl from a small town, Avril has shown she is independent, full of confidence and determination, providing a good combination to make "Complicated" and Avril a musical breakthrough. "Complicated" went to number #1 on Billboards Top 100 while also earning her 5 Grammy nominations, MTV music awards, MTV European music awards and many more.


One of her songs, "Losing Grip", is about an ex-boyfriend. Parents are Judy & John Lavigne, French-Canadians. Her younger sister, Michelle Lavigne, appeared in her "SK8R BOI" video. Was orginally pursuing a career in country and folk music, but transitioned into "punk-rock" because of its more lucrative possbilities. Debut album 'Let Go' is 6x platinum. Won 3 MTV Asia Awards for favorite female artist, favorite breakthrough artist & style (2003). Her CD, "Let Go", was the third best selling album of 2002. Announced that her song 'Sk8er Boi' will be turned into a movie. Has a pizza named after her at a restaurant in her home town, Napanee, Ontario. Favorite pizza topping is olives. Wrote the song "Breakaway" which was sung by Kelly Clarkson. Is good friends with Pink,Vanessa Carlton, and Fefe Dobson. Avril taught herself the guitar at the age of 12. 2005: Won 3 Juno Awards; Fan Choice Award, Artist of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year ("Under My Skin"). She was kind enough to donate many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign 2004. Became engaged to Deryck Whibley on June 25, 2005. Named #36 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. The menu plate on her wedding reception read "Avril Whibley", implying that she has assumed husband Deryck Whibley's last name in her private life. Natural hair color is brown. Ranked #15 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.