Avril Lavigne has entered a new chapter in her life after welcoming her first child, a baby girl, at age 42.
The Canadian pop-rock singer announced the birth on Instagram on Friday, November 13, sharing three black-and-white photos that gave fans their first glimpse of her daughter.
One picture shows Lavigne holding the newborn, dressed in a leopard-print outfit with a matching headband. Another captures the baby’s tiny hand held by both parents.
The third photo features three pairs of checkered Vans sneakers arranged on a skateboard, including a miniature pair for the newest family member.
Lavigne celebrated the arrival with a playful caption calling her daughter their mini princess, reflecting the attitude associated with her music.
The singer has not disclosed her daughter’s name, exact birth date, or the identity of the baby’s father. Her pregnancy had also remained private before the announcement.
Best known for hits including Complicated, Sk8er Boi, and Girlfriend, Lavigne rose to international fame with her 2002 debut album Let Go.
The announcement marks her first experience with motherhood after more than two decades in music.
