Avril Lavigne secretly welcomes first child, keeps father's identity private

Singer Avril Lavigne, 42, has secretly become a mother for the first time, announcing the birth of her daughter on social media while keeping the father's identity private. The surprise announcement comes with no prior public pregnancy or relationship news. Lavigne shared photos including one of her and a partner holding the baby's hand, with the father reportedly a non-celebrity she has dated for years. Her last public relationship was with rapper Tyga in early 2023, following engagements to Mod Sun and marriages to Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger. The singer had expressed a desire for children back in 2013 during her marriage to Kroeger, saying she wanted one or two kids "someday." That wish has now been fulfilled, though she chooses to keep details about the father entirely private.