ALEX BROWN
The original sk8er girl is a mom. Avril Lavigne announced on Friday, November 13, 2026 that she has welcomed her first child, a daughter. The 42-year-old “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” singer shared the news on Instagram with three black-and-white photos and a short, very on-brand caption announcing that her “mini princess” had arrived (with an expletive in the middle, naturally).
What Avril Lavigne shared
According to ABC News and UPI, the post included three images:
- A close-up of the baby’s tiny hand holding on to Lavigne’s, with a second adult hand cradling them
- Lavigne holding her daughter, who wears a leopard-print outfit and matching headband
- Three pairs of checkered Vans sneakers, two adult and one baby-sized, lined up on a skateboard
That last photo is a clear nod to the skate-punk image that made Lavigne a star with her 2002 debut album Let Go. Several outlets reported that she turned off comments on the post.
Who is the father?
Lavigne has not named the father, and she has not shared her daughter’s name or the date of birth. Nerdism won’t speculate. A representative confirmed the birth to ABC News and said the singer has been enjoying time with her family while working on a new album, and wanted to thank fans for their love.
UPI reported that Lavigne had not posted on Instagram since October 2025 and never publicly announced a pregnancy, which is why the news landed as a genuine surprise.
Avril Lavigne’s past relationships
Lavigne has always kept much of her personal life private. She was married to Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, divorcing in 2010, and later to Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger, with the couple announcing their separation in 2015. She was engaged to musician Mod Sun until 2023. None of those relationships produced children, making this her first time becoming a parent.
A year of surprise celebrity babies
Lavigne joins a string of stars who kept their news quiet until after the birth. Yahoo Entertainment notes that Millie Bobby Brown, Lady Gaga and Lena Dunham have also welcomed children in recent months. Elsewhere in music this week, Taylor Swift confirmed her first CMA Awards performance in 13 years.
What’s next for Avril Lavigne?
Her representative’s statement confirms new music is in the works, though no title or release date has been announced. Her last studio album was 2022’s Love Sux, a return to the pop-punk sound of her early records. Meanwhile, her catalog keeps finding new listeners on streaming, and a whole generation of fans who grew up with “Complicated” now has kids of their own. Nerdism will update this story if Lavigne shares her daughter’s name.
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Sources: ABC News / Good Morning America, UPI, NBC News, Yahoo Entertainment.