Avril Lavigne: Life in pictures

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In 1999, Avril sang with Shania Twain before getting discovered while singing at an Ontario bookstore.

Avril’s arsenal of hum-able hits includes “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi” and “Girlfriend.” They’re poppy with a pinch of irreverence, which makes them ideal to rock out to. (In private, of course.)

Avril’s three albums, “Let Go” (2002), “Under My Skin” (2004) and “The Best Damn Thing” (2007) have all been tremendously successful.  (Jim Cooper / AP)

Avril writes for an Idol

“Breakaway”, which was part of Kelly Clarkson’s second album in 2004, was actually co-written by Avril.  (AFP/Getty Images)

She said, she said

Chantal Kreviazuk, who had collaborated with Avril in the past, sparked controversy in 2007, when, in an interview with Performing Songwriting Magazine, she questioned Avril’s ability to write:

“I mean, Avril, songwriter? Avril doesn’t really sit and write songs by herself or anything.”

Avril denied Kreviazuk’s claims and even wrote on her website, “I am considering taking legal action.” Kreviazuk apologized and retracted her statement.  (AFP/Getty Images)

But what I really wanna do is act

Avril first hit the silver screen in animated form in “Over the Hedge” in 2006. She also acted in “Fast Food Nation” in 2006 and “The Flock” in 2007.

Pictured: Avril with Heather the opossum from “Over the Hedge.”  (Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)

Less than ladylike

Sure, she’s a married woman now, but that doesn’t mean Avril’s above getting a little crazy. On more than one occasion, Avril has spat at photographers. In 2006, Avril apologized for her behavior, sort of, saying, “It’s trying at best dealing with their insistent intrusions. I meant no offense to my fans, whose relationship I truly value.”  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)