Avril Lavigne Is 38: Celebrate The ‘Sk8r Boi’ Singer’s Birthday With Photos From Her Young Days To Today

Avril Lavigne was just a teen when she made it big! Now that she’s 38, take a look at the Candian pop-punk queen from her early days to now.

Avril Lavigne: Then & Now

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Avril Lavigne, born Avril Ramona Lavigne on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario, is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Avril began singing at age 2. With the support of her parents, she learned how to play multiple instruments at a young age. At age 14, she began performing at county fairs, covering songs by country artists like Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. In 1999, she won a radio contest to perform with Shania at the Corel Centre in Ottawa. Later that year, she was discovered by her first manager, Cliff Fabri.

In 2002, when she was 17 years old, Avril released her highly successful debut album ‘Let Go’. Her second album, ‘Under My Skin’, was released in 2004. Avril’s third album would come in 2007, and the lead single, ‘Girlfriend’ would debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

In addition to music, Avril has ventured into the acting world, providing the voice of Heather in the 2006 animated film, ‘Over The Hedge’ and appearing in her first on-screen role in ‘Fast Food Nation’. Avril also has a clothing line, Abbey Dawn, and has a line of perfumes including Black Star, Forbidden Rose, and Wild Rose.

Avril has basically grown up in the spotlight. Here, the pop-punk princess appears in New York on Aug. 30, 2002. She wore a loose men’s tie and ribbed tanktop, which was her signature look at the time.

Want to see more Avril? Click through the gallery for photos of the star through the years.

Avril Lavigne Screams

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Avril Lavigne gets wild during a photoshoot in the early 2000s. Her rebellious attitude has always been part of her music.

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Avril Lavigne poses on a rooftop in Union Square in New York. Her hair had black streaks through it.

Avril Lavigne Wins A 2004 World Music Awards

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Avril Lavigne accepts her award at the 2004 World Music Awards in Las Vegas in 2004. She wore a black and white corset dress with skulls as she won the award for Best Pop/Rock Artist.

Avril Lavigne At The Premiere Of ‘Over The Hedge’

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Avril Lavigne has sexy blonde waves during the 2006 premiere of the animated film ‘Over The Hedge’. Her strapless dress went great with her skull necklace and smokey eyes.