Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1984 who rose to fame in the early 2000s with her rock-oriented debut album Let Go, which included the hit singles "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi." She became a teen icon known for her punk-rock style with straightened hair and ties. Her second album Under My Skin sold 14 million copies worldwide featuring songs like "Don't Tell Me" and "My Happy Ending." In 2007, her single "Girlfriend" conquered charts globally and earned her numerous awards. Throughout her career, some of Lavigne's photoshoots and on-stage antics generated controversy and tabloid attention.