Avril Lavigne, the pop-punk queen of the early 2000s, recently addressed the persistent conspiracy theory that she is not the real Avril Lavigne. This wild rumor suggests that the original Avril died in the 2000s and the current Avril is a doppelganger. During a recent appearance on the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy”, Lavigne laughed off the idea, telling host Alex Cooper that she doesn’t even find it offensive. This isn’t the first time she’s had to deal with such rumors. Back in 2018, similar speculations about her identity surfaced, prompting her to address them again on this recent podcast.
While many know Lavigne for her catchy tunes and rebellious attitude, her iconic smoky eye look has also become synonymous with her image. In a recent interview, she shared the story behind her signature makeup style, admitting that she always wanted black eyes and experimented with different products to achieve the look. However, she struggled to find quality black eyeshadow back in the day, often relying on dark gray as a substitute. This led to a lot of smudging and messy makeup while performing on stage.
Lavigne revealed that her go-to product for achieving her smoky eye is MAC’s “Eye Khol (Smolder)”, which she has been using for years. She prefers to apply her own makeup, though she sometimes has makeup artists help her with the initial steps before finishing the look herself. She believes her method is the best for achieving her desired style and finds it unbearable to sit for hours getting her makeup done.
She detailed her everyday beauty routine, emphasizing her dedication to creating the perfect smoky eye. She starts her day with a cleansing, moisturizing, and base-making routine before moving on to brows and finishing with her signature eye look. Contrary to popular belief, Lavigne’s smoky eye isn’t created with just black eyeshadow. She explains that a purely black eye look doesn’t result in the perfect smoky eye. Instead, she starts by lining her lower lash line and inner corners with MAC eyeliner before blending it out. Then, she layers brown and gray eyeshadows around her eyes for depth and intensity.
Lavigne also revealed that her approach to her smoky eye has evolved over time, with her 40-year-old self embracing a more glamorous look with the help of liquid liner. Throughout her career, she has avoided using glittery or pearlescent eye makeup because the pigments irritate her eyes. However, with the recent advancements in eye makeup formulas, she’s been incorporating more color and shimmer into her stage performances.
Beyond her career in music and her beauty routine, Lavigne is also actively advocating for Lyme disease awareness. In 2014, she publicly disclosed her battle with Lyme disease, a debilitating illness often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue and depression. She describes her initial experience as a struggle to get a proper diagnosis, eventually having to take matters into her own hands to find the truth about her illness. After remembering a tick bite, she actively pursued a Lyme disease diagnosis from various experts, finally achieving confirmation.
She described the grueling process of recovery, including being bedridden for almost two years while enduring various symptoms, including fever, fatigue, and joint pain. During her recovery, Lavigne found solace in writing her album “Head Above Water”, a testament to her journey and a source of inspiration for other sufferers. She emphasizes that Lyme disease is not uncommon and can affect anyone living in areas where ticks are present, highlighting its prevalence as a silent pandemic.
To raise awareness and support for Lyme disease sufferers, Lavigne established “The Avril Lavigne Foundation”, which promotes education and prevention efforts. She donates a portion of her tour earnings directly to the foundation, further demonstrating her commitment to fighting this debilitating illness. She collaborates with the “Global Lyme Alliance” to support advanced research and find a cure. Lavigne’s unwavering dedication to raising awareness and finding a cure for Lyme disease resonates with her fans and inspires those battling the illness. Her story serves as a beacon of hope, urging people to take action and join her in fighting this silent pandemic.
