‘Our mini princess has arrived’: Avril Lavigne becomes a mother

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, and shared the news with fans through a series of photographs posted on Instagram on Thursday, November 12.

The 42-year-old singer, best known for hits such as ‘Complicated’, announced the arrival with the caption, “Our Mini F---ing Princess has arrived”.

The black-and-white photographs show Lavigne and her partner holding their newborn daughter's hand, while another captures the singer cradling the baby against her chest. A separate image features three pairs of checkered Vans shoes arranged on a skateboard, including a tiny pair for the newborn.

Lavigne has not publicly identified the child's father or confirmed the identity of her current partner.

A representative for the singer told People that she has been spending time with her new family while continuing to work on her upcoming album. The representative also said Lavigne wanted to thank fans for their messages and support.

The singer had spoken about her approach to relationships during a May 2024 appearance on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast. Asked about her romantic life, she said she had rarely dated casually, explaining that she had usually been in serious relationships.

Lavigne also described herself as someone who enjoyed cooking and decorating her home. Discussing what she valued in a partner, she highlighted compatibility and trust, saying that without trust, a relationship could leave a person feeling unsettled.

The singer has previously spoken about the support she received from her parents throughout her music career. In June 2025, she shared footage from a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, where she had invited her mother on stage.

Recalling her childhood, Lavigne said her mother had encouraged her musical ambitions from an early age. She also credited both her parents for making sacrifices to help her pursue a career as a singer and musician.