Avril Lavigne’s relationship history: From ex-husbands Chad Kroeger and Deryck Whibley to dating Brody Jenner and Tyga

Avril Lavigne broke the internet on Friday when she announced that she had welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with a mystery man whose identity has yet to be revealed. “Our Mini F–king Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷,” the Canadian singer, 42, wrote on Instagram alongside the first photos of her newborn. Among the black-and-white photos was a sweet snap of Lavigne and her mystery partner holding their daughter’s tiny hand. Avril Lavigne announced on Instagram that she welcomed her first child, a baby girl. Instagram/ Avril Lavigne Lavigne shared a photo of three pairs of Vans sneakers on Instagram following the birth of her baby girl. Instagram/ Avril Lavigne Another showed three pairs of Vans sneakers in different sizes, seemingly belonging to the new parents and their little girl. While the “Complicated” singer is keeping this latest romance largely under wraps, her love life has played out in the public eye over the years. From two high-profile marriages to a broken engagement, here’s a look back at Avril Lavigne’s relationship history. Jesse Colburn Lavigne briefly dated guitarist Jesse Colburn in the early 2000s, pictured in a file photo from 2002. WireImage Lavigne briefly dated Jesse Colburn, a guitarist in her band, in the early 2000s. Colburn, now 45, left the group shortly after the pair split. Speaking to MTV News in 2004, the “Sk8er Boi” singer explained that he “just wanted to go do his own thing and stuff, and I mean, that happens.” Deryck Whibley Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley were married for three years before filing for divorce in 2009. WireImage Lavigne and Deryck Whibley, frontman of the rock band Sum 41, got engaged in 2005 before tying the knot one year later in a private ceremony in Montecito, California. The “Girlfriend” singer filed for divorce in October 2009, following three years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. At the time of their split, Lavigne said she “admired” Whibley, now 46, and had a “great amount of respect” for him, adding that he was “the most amazing person” she knew, according to People. Whibley also shared a heartfelt message about their separation, writing that Lavigne “holds a special place in [his] heart” and would “forever be a great and amazing friend.” The former couple proved they had remained on good terms in June 2025, when they reunited on stage for a surprise performance of Sum 41’s hit song “In Too Deep” during Lavigne’s headlining set at the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC, Billboard reported. Brandon Davis Brandon Davis, seen on Sept. 13, 2009, was rumored to be dating Lavigne around the time of her split from Whibley. Getty Images for IMG Around the time of her separation from Whibley, Lavigne was rumored to be dating oil heir and socialite Brandon Davis. In September 2009, the “What the Hell” singer reportedly spent a month partying with Davis aboard his yacht in St. Tropez, on the French Riviera. One source claimed she “wasn’t acting like a married woman at all,” while another insisted the two were “not involved romantically” and were “just friends.” Wilmer Valderrama Wilmer Valderrama, left, and Lavigne were linked in late 2009 following her separation from Whibley. WireImage Just one month after filing for divorce from Whibley, Lavigne was romantically linked to actor Wilmer Valderrama in November 2009, according to People. The pair were spotted together at Los Angeles hotspot Wonderland, prompting speculation about a possible romance. A source told the outlet at the time that while “there were others at the table,” the “I’m with You” singer and Valderrama, now 46, “only had eyes for each other.” “They were whispering close the entire night, laughing and having a lot of fun,” the insider added, noting that the pair had been “friends for a long time” and had “worked together before.” Brody Jenner Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner dated from 2010 to 2012, pictured on July 14, 2011. WireImage Lavigne first sparked romance rumors with Brody Jenner of the Kardashian-Jenner family in April 2009, when the pair were spotted on a series of dates in Los Angeles. A source said the two were “all over each other,” adding that they were “laughing and joking” and “seemed pretty intimate.” A year later, the pair were spotted together at Bank nightclub at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, where a source said they were “having a blast” and taking shots, “making the crowd go wild.” Lavigne reportedly grabbed the microphone at the bar and shouted, “I love you, Brody!” before the two began singing the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling.” The pair broke up in January 2012, according to People, with Jenner, now 43, later taking to Twitter (now X) to write, “It really upsets me to read all the FALSE!! stories. Avril has always been there for me and is the closest person to my heart. I love her.” Lavigne responded, “Luv u 2!!! @brodyjenner.” Chad Kroeger Chad Kroeger and Lavigne, seen on May 19, 2013, married in July 2013 and separated in 2015. Getty Images Lavigne and her ex-husband, Chad Kroeger, lead singer of the rock band Nickelback, announced their separation in September 2015, just two years after tying the knot in July 2013 in the South of France. The “My Happy Ending” singer announced the split from Kroeger, now 51, in an Instagram post, writing that they had “created many unforgettable moments” together and were “still, and forever will be, the best of friends.” She added that they would “always care deeply for each other.” About a month before announcing their separation, Kroeger had reportedly been spotted with a mystery woman at E11EVEN Miami. In April 2016, the former couple proved they were still on good terms and even sparked reconciliation rumors when they hit the red carpet together at the 2016 JUNO Awards. However, Lavigne clarified that she was there because Nickelback had been nominated and that she was “just here supporting him.” J.R. Rotem Lavigne was romantically linked to record producer J.R. Rotem in August 2017. jrotem/Instagram Lavigne and record producer J.R. Rotem were first romantically linked in August 2017, when they each shared photos of one another on their respective Instagram accounts, according to People. Rotem, now 51, captioned his photo, “Bae putting in that work.” The pair were later spotted together at Los Angeles hot spot The Nice Guy, but were reportedly never seen together again. Phillip Sarofim Lavigne dated Phillip Sarofim for roughly a year before calling it quits in November 2019. GC Images Lavigne was confirmed to be dating Phillip Sarofim, the son of Texas billionaire Fayez Sarofim, in May 2018, although the pair had reportedly already been seeing each other for two to three months by that point. The two were spotted out and about together on several occasions in Los Angeles. Lavigne and Sarofim, now 40, called it quits in November 2019, following roughly one year of dating, according to Us Weekly. Pete Jonas Pete Jonas and Lavigne confirmed their relationship at the pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 25, 2020. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Lavigne briefly dated musician Pete Jonas in early 2020, according to People. The pair confirmed their relationship when they attended Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy Gala together in Beverly Hills in January of that year. Mod Sun Lavigne and Mod Sun, seen on April 3, 2022, got engaged in Paris before calling it off in February 2023. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Amid rumors that Lavigne and singer Mod Sun, whose real name is Derek Ryan Smith, were dating in 2021, the musician stepped out in West Hollywood in February of that year sporting a tattoo of her name on the back of his neck. The following month, the pair were photographed packing on the PDA during a beach date in Santa Monica, California. In April 2022, the couple announced their engagement following just over a year of dating. Lavigne shared the news on Instagram alongside photos of the pair in Paris, captioning the post, “Oui! Je t’aime pour toujours 🤍💍🥂 Dimanche. 27. Mars. 2022,” which translates from French to English as, “Yes! I love you forever 🤍💍🥂 Sunday, March 27, 2022.” He commented, “love u so much! Forever n ever my angel.” Less than a year later, in February 2023, the pair called off their engagement, with Lavigne’s representative confirming the news to Page Six at the time. However, Mod Sun, now 39, was reportedly blindsided by the split, with his representative telling us, “They were together and engaged as of three days ago when he left for tour, so if anything has changed, that’s news to him.” Mod Sun later took to Instagram to seemingly address the breakup, writing, “In 1 week my entire life completely changed. I just know there’s a plan for it all. I’ll keep my head up + always listen to my heart, even when it feels broken 💔.” Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Tyga Lavigne fueled romance rumors with Tyga, pictured on March 16, 2023, before parting ways four months later. GC Images Not long after ending her engagement to Mod Sun, Lavigne fueled romance rumors with rapper Tyga, now 36, when the pair were spotted arriving at Leonardo DiCaprio’s party at the Kuku restaurant in Paris in March 2023. The two were later seen cozying up to one another in the front row of the Ottolinger show during Paris Fashion Week that same month. Following the show, the pair seemingly confirmed their relationship when they were photographed kissing and holding hands at the Mugler x Hunter Schafer party. However, the romance was short-lived, with the two calling it quits just four months later in what was reportedly a mutual decision. Nate Smith Avril Lavigne and Nate Smith, pictured on May 16, 2024, collaborated on music after sparking romance rumors. Getty Images Most recently, Lavigne sparked romance rumors with country music singer Nate Smith in January 2024, when the pair were spotted having dinner together at Catch in Los Angeles and later skateboarding, according to People. A source told the outlet at the time that the two were not dating, but were “discussing a music project together.” The pair would go on to release a duet version of Smith’s song “Bulletproof” and collaborate on “Can You Die from a Broken Heart,” from his second studio album, “California Gold.”