
The singer broke the news on Instagram without previously revealing her pregnancy
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Avril Lavigne has been keeping a very low profile in recent months. His last post was about performing at the When We Were Young festival with Simple Plan, after a shared tour dedicated to their greatest hits.
Avril Lavigne announced on Friday 13 November that she had become a mother. He did it on Instagram, taking everyone by surprise.
The surprise announcement
No leaked indiscretions, no rumors and no gossip: Avril Lavigne became a mother in secret. On Instagram, with a colorful expression, she announced: "Our Mini F------ Princess has arrived", adding emojis of a pink bow, a crown, a baby bottle and a pink heart. In the photos you can see the singer holding the newborn, dressed in a leopard-print onesie, and an image of the two parents' hands holding the little girl's fingers. Fans immediately picked up an homage: the last shot shows three pairs of Vans resting on a skateboard, representing the new family of three, a reference to the 2002 hit Sk8er Boi.
The mystery about the father
The artist did not reveal the name of his daughter or the identity of his partner. However, the father's shoes also appear in the photos.
In recent months Avril Lavigne has kept a very low profile: before this announcement, her last post was about performing at the When We Were Young festival together with Simple Plan, after the shared tour dedicated to their great hits.

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