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Avril Lavigne reveals she’s secretly welcomed a baby girl with mystery man: ‘Princess’

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Todisco, E. (2026, November 13). Avril Lavigne reveals she’s secretly welcomed a baby girl with mystery man: ‘Princess’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/13/parents/avril-lavigne-welcomes-first-baby-with-mystery-man/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-13 · by Eric Todisco

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Avril Lavigne, the 42-year-old Canadian singer, surprised fans by announcing on Instagram that she has become a mother to her first child, a baby girl. Lavigne shared black-and-white photos of herself and her mystery partner holding the newborn's tiny hand and one of the singer cuddling the baby close to her chest. Another photo featured three pairs of checkered Vans sneakers arranged on a skateboard, symbolizing the new addition to their family. Lavigne did not reveal the baby's name or the identity of the father. The announcement came as a shock to her fans, who were unaware she was pregnant. Lavigne's career includes multiple UK number one albums and eight Grammy nominations.

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New York PostThis outlet13 Nov

This retrospective piece chronicles the public relationship history of Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, spanning from her early 2000s dating of band guitarist Jesse Colburn to her current mystery partner with whom she recently had a daughter. The report details her three-year marriage to Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, which ended in a 2009 divorce, and her subsequent high-profile links to figures like Brandon Davis…

Avril Lavigne’s relationship history: From ex-husbands Chad Kroeger and Deryck Whibley to dating Brody Jenner and Tyga →4 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star13 Nov

This news report from The Associated Press announces that pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has become a mother. The text provides no specific dates, locations, or statistics regarding the birth. The article focuses on this personal milestone as a new chapter in the musician's life.

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne - motherhood →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Evening Standard13 Nov

Avril Lavigne, a 42-year-old singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s, announced the birth of her first child via a social media post featuring black-and-white photos of the infant. The report highlights that Lavigne had not previously revealed her pregnancy or identified the baby's father, who remains unnamed in her public statements. The article frames the news as a surprise for fans, contrasting her new…

Avril Lavigne welcomes first child: ‘Our mini princess’ →
Global News13 Nov

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, via a series of black-and-white photos shared on Instagram. The 42-year-old artist shared the news without disclosing the child's name or the identity of the father, while the report provides context on her past marriages and a previous engagement. The article focuses on Lavigne's personal milestone while outlining her…

Avril Lavigne announces birth of 1st child: ‘Princess has arrived’ →
CBC13 Nov

Canadian pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, as announced via an Instagram post. The 42-year-old artist shared photos of the newborn and her unnamed partner but has not disclosed the child's name or the identity of the father. The reporting focuses on the birth announcement while providing background on Lavigne's previous marriages to musicians Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger and…

Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl →
Daily Caller13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child via an Instagram post on November 13, sharing three images of her new daughter. The post included a close-up of the infant's hand, a photo of the baby in animal-print clothing, and a tribute to Lavigne's skater roots featuring three pairs of Vans sneakers on a skateboard. The report highlights the singer's private announcement, noting that she did not reveal the…

Avril Lavigne Reveals Birth Of First Child, Debuts Daughter’s First Photos →
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Toronto Sun13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced on Instagram on November 13 that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. The 42-year-old singer shared black-and-white photos of the newborn and her partner but did not reveal the baby's name or the father's identity. The report highlights the surprise of the announcement, noting that Lavigne has kept a low profile on social media for over a year while also recounting her previous…

Avril Lavinge shocks fans with surprise announcement: She’s a mom! →

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