Avril Lavigne Welcomes First Child, a Baby Girl. See the Pics
Singer Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child on Instagram, sharing photos that reference her early career aesthetic. The 42-year-old artist has not disclosed the identity of the father.
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Avril Lavigne just announced the cutest damn thing. The punk rocker shared on Instagram Nov. 13 that she just welcomed her first child. And the “Sk8er Boi” singer made the announcement in a way that would make any millennial emo kid proud. “Our Mini F------ Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷,” Lavigne wrote in the post. The 42-year-old mom did not reveal the identity of the child’s father. In the Instagram post, Lavigne shared a series of photos, including one that featured what appeared to be the rocker’s hand and that of her mystery partner, holding their newborn’s tiny fingers.
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