Pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne celebrates her 27th birthday today. It's Avril's golden birthday -- meaning her age matches her birth date.
The Canadian-born singer has come a long way since her "Sk8er Boi" days. Ever since she broke into the music scene at the age of 17 with her 6x platinum album "Let Go," she has captivated music fans worldwide.
Over the past decade, Avril has performed concerts on nearly every continent; she is the proud recipient of a MTV Moon Man, in addition to being nominated for a handful of Grammys.
Lavigne has one marriage under her belt, having divorced Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley in 2009. Her personal life aside, her list of accomplishments continues to grow. She started her own charity, The Avril Lavigne Foundation, for youths struggling with illness and disabilities, in addition to her own clothing line (Abbey Dawn) which was showcased this year at New York's Fashion Week.
Click on the "Launch Gallery" button above to see her most memorable moments through the years.
Happy birthday Avril!
