Early Life and Education of Avril Lavigne: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Avril Lavigne. A timeline of key moments.

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter prominent in popularizing pop-punk music in the early 2000s. She paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music. She has received ten Juno Awards and eight Grammy Awards nominations.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1953: Marriage of Maurice Yves Lavigne and Lucie Dzierzbicki

In 1953, Avril Lavigne's paternal grandfather, Maurice Yves Lavigne, who was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, married Lucie Dzierzbicki, a French native of Morhange.

1954: Birth of Jean-Claude Lavigne

In 1954, Jean-Claude Lavigne, Avril Lavigne's father, was born at RCAF Station Grostenquin near Grostenquin, Lorraine.

1975: Marriage of Jean-Claude Lavigne and Judith-Rosanne Loshaw

In 1975, Jean-Claude Lavigne married Judith-Rosanne "Judy" Loshaw.

September 27, 1984: Avril Lavigne's Birth

On September 27, 1984, Avril Ramona Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. She is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for popularizing pop-punk music.

April 2003: Juno Award and Iraq War statement

In April 2003, after winning her fourth Juno Award, Avril Lavigne voiced her opposition to the Iraq War and criticized then-U.S. President George W. Bush, while also expressing pride in Canada's decision to stay out of the conflict.

2004: Joss Stone took the Guinness World Record

In 2004, the UK charts reported that Joss Stone's Mind Body & Soul took the Guinness World Record of being the youngest female solo artist to top the UK album chart, which Avril Lavigne achieved in 2003.

2004: Heart Tattoo for Deryck Whibley

In late 2004, Avril Lavigne had a small pink heart tattoo with the letter "D" applied to her right wrist, representing her then-boyfriend, Deryck Whibley.

June 2005: Engagement to Deryck Whibley

In June 2005, Deryck Whibley proposed to Avril Lavigne.

July 15, 2006: Marriage to Deryck Whibley

On July 15, 2006, Avril Lavigne married Deryck Whibley in Montecito, California.

November 28, 2007: Took part in Unite Against AIDS concert

On November 28, 2007, Avril Lavigne took part in the Unite Against AIDS concert presented by ALDO in support of UNICEF at the Bell Centre in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

October 9, 2009: Divorce Filing

On October 9, 2009, Avril Lavigne filed for divorce from Deryck Whibley, citing "irreconcilable differences".

February 2010: Relationship with Brody Jenner begins

In February 2010, Avril Lavigne began dating Brody Jenner, star of The Hills.

March 2010: Matching Tattoos with Deryck Whibley

In March 2010, Avril Lavigne and her then-husband, Deryck Whibley, got matching tattoos to celebrate his 30th birthday.

April 2010: New Tattoo Addition

In April 2010, Avril Lavigne added a lightning bolt and the number 30 tattoo on her wrist.

May 2010: "Fuck" Tattoos with Brody Jenner

In May 2010, Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner received matching "fuck" tattoos on their ribs, which gained significant media attention.

July 2010: "Brody" Tattoo

In July 2010, Avril Lavigne had her then-boyfriend's name, "Brody", tattooed beneath her right breast.

September 14, 2010: Launched The Avril Lavigne Foundation

On September 14, 2010, Avril Lavigne introduced her charity, "The Avril Lavigne Foundation", which aims to help young people with serious illnesses and disabilities and works with leading charitable organizations.

November 2010: Attended the Clinton Global Initiative

In November 2010, Avril Lavigne attended the Clinton Global Initiative.

November 16, 2010: Divorce Finalized

On November 16, 2010, Avril Lavigne's divorce from Deryck Whibley was finalized.

2010: Contributed to the cover of K'naan's Wavin' Flag for Haiti earthquake relief

In 2010, Avril Lavigne contributed her voice to a cover of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag" as a benefit single to raise money for several charity organizations related to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

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February 2011: French Passport

In February 2011, Avril Lavigne received her French passport, acquired through jus sanguinis due to her father's French origin.

May 2011: House on the market

In May 2011, Avril Lavigne put her house in Bel-Air on the market.

January 2012: Move to Paris

In January 2012, Avril Lavigne moved to Paris to study the French language, renting an apartment and attending a Berlitz school.

January 2012: Relationship with Brody Jenner ends

In January 2012, Avril Lavigne's relationship with Brody Jenner ended.

July 2012: Relationship with Chad Kroeger Begins

In July 2012, Avril Lavigne began dating Chad Kroeger, the frontman of the band Nickelback.

August 2012: Engagement to Chad Kroeger

In August 2012, Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger became engaged after one month of dating.

July 1, 2013: Marriage to Chad Kroeger

On July 1, 2013, Avril Lavigne married Chad Kroeger at the Château de la Napoule in the South of France.

September 2014: Launched fundraising campaign for the Special Olympics

In September 2014, Avril Lavigne launched a personal fundraising campaign for the Special Olympics as part of her birthday celebration. The "Team Rockstar" event helped sponsor athletes competing in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles.

2014: Diagnosis with Lyme Disease

Avril Lavigne was diagnosed with Lyme disease after her 30th birthday in 2014, a detail revealed in April 2015.

April 2015: Lyme Disease Reveal

In April 2015, Avril Lavigne revealed to People magazine that she had been diagnosed with Lyme disease after her 30th birthday in 2014 and wanted to increase awareness of the disease.

September 2, 2015: Separation Announcement

On September 2, 2015, Avril Lavigne announced her separation from Chad Kroeger via her official Instagram account.

2015: Special Olympics athletes starred in "Fly" music video

In 2015, the athletes that the "Team Rockstar" event helped sponsor from around the world competing in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles were the stars of Avril Lavigne's music video for "Fly", which was shot in Canada.

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2018: Relationship with Phillip Sarofim

In 2018, Avril Lavigne dated billionaire heir Phillip Sarofim.

2018: Heart Tattoo with JaKeb Allen Munn

In 2018, Avril Lavigne got a traditional heart-shaped tattoo with then-boyfriend JaKeb Allen Munn.

2019: Relationship with Phillip Sarofim ends

In 2019, Avril Lavigne's relationship with Phillip Sarofim ended.

September 2020: Announcement of #FightLyme Concert

In September 2020, Avril Lavigne announced a special livestream concert called the #FightLyme concert to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Lyme disease.