Punk rock romance: who has Avril Lavigne dated over the years? From marriages with Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley and Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, to headline-grabbing relationships with Tyga and Brody Jenner
- Lavigne rose to fame in the early 2000s when she was in her late teens – the 39-year-old has had a string of high-profile relationships since then, including her recent break-up with Tyga
- The Canadian punk rock princess was married to fellow musicians Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger, but she’s also dated Caitlyn Jenner’s son Brody and rapper Mod Sun, whom she collaborated with in 2021
Embracing the spotlight with her chart-topping anthems such as “Sk8er Boi” in the early 2000s, Avril Lavigne quickly became the epitome of punk rock royalty. Bursting onto the scene at just 17, she charmed her fans with her dynamic vocals and music evolution.
From her punk rock camaraderie with Deryck Whibley to an unexpected connection with Chad Kroeger and the headline-grabbing moments with Brody Jenner, Lavigne’s love life has been as dynamic as her music. Let’s take a look back at her dating history through the years …
1. Jesse Colburn (2003-2004)
Early on, Lavigne, now 39, found romance within her own band with Jesse Colburn, the group’s rhythm guitarist. But the relationship eventually ended, leading Colburn to part ways with the band and pursue independent projects.
Lavigne reflected on the split in an interview with MTV News, suggesting that Colburn’s departure was a move to explore his own musical path.
2. Deryck Whibley (2004-2009)
Lavigne and the lead vocalist of fellow pop-punk act Sum 41, Deryck Whibley, walked down the aisle in 2006 in a serene Californian ceremony, following a year of dating and a picturesque proposal in Italy in June 2005.