Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child at age 42, surprising fans with the birth of a baby girl announced on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
The singer shared a series of black-and-white photos to mark the milestone, featuring a glimpse of the newborn and family details. One image shows the singer and her partner holding the newborn’s tiny hand, while another captures Lavigne cradling the infant close to her chest. In the photos, the baby is wearing a leopard-print onesie and matching headband.
Lavigne captioned the post with a reference to her music catalogue, writing, “Our Mini F—ing Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷” as noted by ABC News. The phrase nods to her 2007 hit single “Girlfriend.” A final photo in the carousel displays three pairs of checkered Vans sneakers—ranging from adult to baby size—perched on a skateboard, which serves as a nod to her 2002 debut single “Sk8er Boi.”
Her baby’s arrival places her alongside other notable figures who recently welcomed additions to their families without prior warning, including Lena Dunham, Lady Gaga, and Millie Bobby Brown.
The arrival caught followers off guard because the musician had maintained silence on Instagram for more than a year prior to Friday’s post, with her previous message published on Oct. 23, 2025.
Her final public sighting before the announcement occurred in April 2026, when she was photographed leaving the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. However, she also made a surprise appearance as a performer at an after-party following Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s New York City nuptials in July.
Throughout her career, the artist has occasionally discussed the prospect of parenthood.
In a 2008 interview with OK! magazine while married to Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, she stated she did not want children for a decade, saying, “I still have a lot to do. I don’t even know if I could handle a dog right now. I’m so not ready. Someday I’ll be a mom, but not until I’m in my 30s.”
In 2014, while married to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, she reiterated her career focus to the Toronto Sun, “I’m really focused on my career at the moment. Down the road, I would love to be a mom, just not right now.”
During a 2024 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast hosted by Alex Cooper, Lavigne declined to answer when asked if she was seeing anyone, while declaring that she is a big cook and loves house decorating.
A representative for Lavigne confirmed the birth to ABC News on Friday, noting that she has been enjoying time with her family while working on her new album and thanking fans for their support.
