Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger are Avril Lavigne’s ex-husbands. She was married to the former from 2006 to 2009 and the latter from 2012 to 2015. Asides from her two marriages, she has been linked to several celebrities including the likes of Mod Sun and the rapper, Tyga.
While the singer Avril has made a name over the years for hit songs such as Complicated, I’m with You, and Girlfriend, her lovelife has also made headlines. Here’s all to know.
Avril Lavigne Has Been Married and Divorced Twice
She was First Married to Deryck Whibley
The first time Avril got married was in 2006 when she tied the knot with vocalist and guitarist Deryck Whibley. While it’s not known how the pair met, it can be established that they started dating in 2004 when Avril was 19 and a year later, they got engaged in Venice, Italy, in June 2005.
The following year, the pair exchanged vows in a private ceremony in California. Unfortunately, Avril and Deryck parted ways in September 2009 after three years of marriage.
While the cause of their divorce was never disclosed, it can be outrightly seen that they amicably separated. The statement put out by Avril and Whibley asserted that they are still family and are moving forward on a positive note. In fact, Whibley revealed that their years together were the most amazing years of his life.
True to this, the pair continued to work together and in an interview, Avril described him as one of her best friends adding that they have a connection that wouldn’t just fade off.
Her Second Marriage Ended in the Second Year
A few years after Avril split from her first husband, she got linked with the Nickelback musician Chad Kroeger. The pair first met in Febuary 2012 on business levels and collaborated on a song for Avril’s 5th studio album. 5 months later, the pair revealed that they were officially dating.
A few months into the relationship, Kroeger asked Avril to marry him with a 14-carat diamond ring. Speaking about the proposal, the singer said it was really romantic and kind of made sense. The following year, the two got hitched on Canada’s Day, July 1, 2013, in the South of France.
Similar to the first marriage, Avril and Kroegar’s marriage soon hit the rock in the second year and led to a divorce in September 2015. She made this known to her fans through an Instagram post which revealed that they parted ways amicably and continue to remain friends.
True to her words, the pair reunited in the recording studio in March 2016 and in September 2017, they performed on stage together.
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Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun Almost Got Married
Though married and divorced twice, Avril has been open to finding love and building a relationship. She officially started dating the musician Mod Sun in September 2021. We garnered that they first met in January 2021 while working together on her album Love Sux.
Admittedly, Avril revealed that they developed an unstoppable connection within the first week of working together. She also added that he made her feel better with each passing day and this made her feel they’d know each other forever.
The same month they started dating also marked their red carpet debut and a few months later precisely on March 27, 2022, Mod Sun proposed to Avril in Paris. This was also followed by an engagement party. The singer revealed in an exclusive interview that it was the most perfect and romantic proposal she could ever ask for.
Unfortunately, their romance ended nearly a year after the proposal with the soon-to-be couple calling off their engagement in Febuary 2023. While the cause of their split isn’t known, reliable sources disclosed that the pair have been on and off for the past few months.
Who is Avril Lavigne Dating Right Now?
Avril is currently dating the rapper Tyga whose real name is Micheal Ray Nguyen-Stevenston. They were first linked in February 2023 after they were spotted having dinner at Nobu in Los Angeles. This period coincided with the time at which Avril called off her engagement with Mod Sun and many sources has called him the third party.
To further fuel news on their relationship status, they were again seen together for Leonardo DiCaprio’s party at Kùkù in Paris and later captured kissing during the Paris Fashion Week surfaced.
Does She Have Any Children?
Though married twice, there has been no news of Avril birthing any child. However, there have been lingering speculations that the singer is a mother of one. According to sources, she birthed her only child in 2018 but has kept this away from the public.
Meet Other Boyfriends of Avril Lavigne
For the past years, Avril has hit the headlines not just for her music but also for her slew of relationships. She has been linked with several top musicians in the past including the likes of Wilmer Valderrama and Brody Jenner.
Jesse Colburn
The first time Avril’s relationship made it to the news was in the early 2000s when she started a relationship with the guitarist Jesse Colburn. Since they are both in the musical industry, it’s possible that they both met while on their career pursuit.
Be that as it may, Avril and Jesse dated for some time before they parted ways. Their break also made Jesse leave the band.
Brandon Davis
It hasn’t been verified if Brandon and Avril were an item however, they were rumored to be dating in September 2009. This coincided with the same period Avril separated from her second husband.
Wilmer Valderrama
Before the news of Avril and Wilmer relationship reached the public, the pair had maintained a great friendship for many years. In fact, they have worked together in the musical industry.
In 2009, they were spotted together at Los Angeles hotspot Wonderland, and from reliable sources, it was a fun-filled night. Just like the start of their relationship, their split never reached the media.
Brody Jenner
Until 2010 when Avril and Broner were spotted together kissing in a Las Vegas nightclub, they were just another entertainers in the industry. The pair were again spotted partying at a club in Hollywood and in 2011 they got involved in a bar fight
Unfortunately, parted ways in 2012 but made it known that they were still friends on Twitter. This came after several rumors made waves that their split was a messy one.
J.R. Rotem
Following Avril’s split from her second husband Kroeger, she got involved with the music producer J.R. Rotem. The news of their relationship made waves in 2017 after the producer posted their picture on Instagram. Even though they were only working together, it sparked dating rumors.
The pair later became so close and were even captured holding hands. However, reports confirmed that their relationship ended towards the last quarter of 2017 after they were no longer seen together.
Philip Sarofim
Avril and the son of Egyptian-American billionaire Fayez Sarofim started dating in 2018. As the story goes, the pair met through a mutual friend at a dinner party and immediately connected. They were seen together having dinner in Los Angeles in March 2018 and later spotted holding hands in April. Again, Avril splitter from Philip the following year.
Pete Jonas
The Indie musician Pete Jonas and Avril briefly dated in 2020. Details on how and when the pair met aren’t known. However, they were in each other’s company at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala in January 2020. They also made their relationship red carpet official.
Like previous relationships, Avril and Pete’s relationship also ended as soon as it started.
