Post by Jimmyzz on Jul 28, 2021 7:15:55 GMT
Her shift towards a more girly, pop-oriented persona angered some fans, but she also garnered tons more followers.
By Antonia Georgiou
July 26, 2021
Is there any star who encapsulates the 2000s more perfectly than Avril Lavigne? When she first launched onto the music scene with her sullen demeanor and fashionably indifferent attitude, Lavigne was able to tap into a teen angst unique to the new millennium. For hordes of teenagers the world over, and particularly for young girls trying to figure out their place in a male-dominated society, Lavigne was a feminist punk icon.
Of course, she has gone through many changes - both musical and aesthetic - in the past 20 years. Her shift towards a more girly, pop-oriented persona angered some fans, but she also garnered tons more followers by becoming assessible to mainstream sensibilities. Accordingly, the 36-year-old Canadian songstress has seen her net worth rocket in the process. Here's how Avril Lavigne's net worth has changed in the last 20 years.
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She Was Already A Millionaire By The Age Of 15
In 2000, a then unknown 15-year-old Avril Lavigne didn't realize that she was soon going to become a multimillionaire. Her dad had nurtured her musical talents and bought her various instruments, including a drum kit and several guitars, which certainly paid off when she was approached by Arista Records. The label signed the teen and offered her a deal worth a staggering $1.25 million and an extra $900,000 as an advance.
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She Made $25 Million From 'Let Go'
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKo74pLFTnhTwo years later, she released her debut album, Let Go. With its angsty pop-punk anthems and Lavigne's distinctive skater girl image, the album was a hit. It sold 16 million copies worldwide and went platinum. Her profits from the album are estimated to be around $25 million.
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By 2004, She Was Earning Over $14 Million
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QELhdFFneTwo years after her debut, Avril Lavigne released her second album, Under My Skin. Another hit, the album sold $10 million copies the world over. Her estimated earnings from the album are believed to be around $14.8 million, according to The Richest.
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Her Tours Saw Her Rake In More Cash
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8hppFcn5cJIn the fall of 2004, Lavigne embarked on a world tour, the Bonez Tour, to promote Under My Skin. The expedition enabled her to jet across both North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. According to Pollstar, the tours saw her earning $5 million. Not bad at all for a 19-year-old.
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In 2007, She Made The Forbes "Top 20 Earners Under 25" List
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAbcUxF6AqFollowing the release of her third album, The Best Damn Thing, Lavigne was flying high in 2007. However, the record did divide both fans and critics due to the singer's transition from pop-punk to more traditional bubblegum pop.
The album spawned Lavigne's most successful single to date, the upbeat and poppy "Girlfriend", which reached number one on the Billboard 100. Featuring on the Forbes "Top 20 Under 25" list, the publication put her net worth at $12 million at the time.
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"The Best Damn World Tour" Saw Her Earning Millions
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNlLuIKszLQEmbarking on a world tour for The Best Damn Thing in 2008, Lavigne sparked the ire of some critics due to the hefty cost of tickets. The Times Colonist published a scathing review that took aim at the ticket prices: "...the so-billed Best Damn Tour wasn't even the Somewhat OK Damn Tour; it was just plain disappointing. And with tickets in the range of $60, the 75-miniute concert clocked in just shy of one dollar per minute."
Despite the negative reviews, Lavigne made a small fortune from the tour: an average of $1 million was grossed per concert.
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Her Earnings Declined Slightly With The Release Of 'Goodbye Lullaby'
https://www.instagram.com/p/CP6VzwwBq4xAlthough it was a certified Gold record by 2018, Avril Lavigne's fourth album, Goodbye Lullaby, wasn't her most successful upon its release in 2008. With mixed reviews from critics, the album sold 3.5 million copies worldwide, which is just a fraction of what her first 2 albums sold. Accordingly, she made around $2.3 million from the album, which is undoubtedly still an impressive figure for a then 23-year-old.
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By 2019 She Was Filthy Rich
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZWi6cBaRxBy the time her fifth, self-titled album was released in 2013, Avril Lavigne was extraordinarily rich. Her net worth in 2013 was estimated to be over $10 million.
But with the release of Head Above Water in 2019, her bank balance sky rocketed. At the time, her net worth was believed to be around $45 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Her Annual Income Is Colossal
https://www.instagram.com/p/CO56rKnhzZUAvril Lavigne's ever expanding net worth lies in her enormous annual salary. She rakes in around $10 million a year, which is likely comprised of royalties, record sales, tours, and endorsements.
For instance, she has released a number of fragrances for multinational corporation Procter & Gamble. She also has her own clothing line, Abbey Dawn, and collaborated with Disney to release an Alice in Wonderland-style drop.
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This Is Her Jaw-Dropping Net Worth Now
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZ-wG5s_1oIn the space of just 2 years, Avril Lavigne has seen her net worth increase from $45 million to a jaw-dropping $60 million according to her updated Celebrity Net Worth profile. Aged just 36, that is a phenomenal amount for the young musician.
With a new album rumored to be in the works, reportedly featuring Willow Smith and Machine Gun Kelly, Lavigne is set to become even richer.
