Avril Lavigne has been in and out of the headlines for years, and each time she resurfaces, fans eagerly tune in for updates on her relationship status and the hope for new music. The rocker first rose to fame as a young teenager, then became the focus of attention when she married for the first time, becoming the wife of Sum 41 lead singer, Deryck Whibley.

After their divorce, she married Chad Kroeger from Nickelback and began sharing health updates with her fans, while she struggled with Lyme Disease. After her marriage to Kroeger fell apart, she dipped out of the spotlight, recently making her huge return with a series of social media posts... and a new boyfriend. Her relationship with Mod Sun has had everyone talking for months now, and the two seem to be a perfect fit for one another. Both rockers at heart and a strong passion for music that exists between them, it seems this time, Avril Lavigne has truly found her soulmate.

8 Music Brought Them Together

Cheatsheet reveals that the underlying passion for music shared between Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun has truly brought them together. 2021 has brought them a fresh, new romance, and it is deeply rooted in their common interests and the thrill they both seek by creating music and performing for their audience.

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7 They Started Spending Lots Of Time Together

Mod Sun revealed that he has always wanted to release music with Avril Lavigne and was excited when they started to collaborate with one another to create new sounds. When they agreed to explore whether or not there was any musical chemistry that existed between them, they began to spend increased amounts of time with one another, and their friendship quickly flourished, developing into the romantic relationship they share today

Their Love Flourished With A Successful Single

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Avril and Derek Ryan Smith (Mod Sun) worked tirelessly to create the single "Flames" that was featured on his new album, Internet Killed The Rock Star. They seemed thrilled with the chemistry they shared during the making of this hit song. The love that Mod Sun and Lavigne shared for music, and the independent talent they each brought to the table seemed to mesh well, and "Flames" quickly made it to the top of the charts. The thrill of their shared success really heated things up between them and seemed to add to their already flourishing love life.

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6 They're Double Dating With Other Celebs

Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun have stepped it up a notch after making their relationship status official. They're not only seen on dates together, but they've also been doing some double dating with some big names. They were spotted sharing an evening with Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, making their romance even more thrilling for fans to watch.

5 They're Naturally Affectionate With One Another

Perhaps one of the most adorable elements of their relationship is the fact that Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun seem to be naturally affectionate for one another. Their innate feelings and close bond really shows during small, unintentional, tender moments that are captured when they seem unaware that anyone is watching. The two hold hands often and caress one another in a loving, intimate way. The candid photos splashed across magazine covers really do speak for themselves.

They Had An 'Immediate Connection'

People reports that for Avril Lavigne, the connection between herself and Mod Sun was "immediate." Lavigne is quoted as saying that they “had an immediate connection from the first day in the studio," and she went on to say that "Flames" was "the first of many" songs that they would be collaborating on. With every intention to continue developing their relationship, it appears this couple is well on their way to a long-term commitment.

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4 They Have A 'Fun' Relationship

Having both been married before, Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun put a lot of emphasis on having fun with one another and really bonding during the time they share. They're always out and about for dinners, dates, and double dates with other celebrity couples, and their dates have taken them to the beach, and out shopping, to name a few. They keep things light and fun and have managed to ensure they always carve out some time for the lighter, more fun side of life.

3 Instagram Live And Machine Gun Kelly Brought Them Together

Billboard reveals that their relationship "all began with an Instagram Live of the two shared by Machine Gun Kelly in September 2020, which led to Lavigne following Smith." This is essentially how they began chatting about making music, which subsequently led to them spending time in the studio together, getting to know one another, and eventually of course, dating.

2 Mod Sun Has Lavigne's Name Tattooed On His Neck

Things seemed to really escalate in the romance department in February of 2021, when eagle-eyed fans noticed Mod Sun's new tattoo. This is when rumors really began to fly surrounding their relationship, and it became really hard to deny they were an item... because his tattoo was Avril's name! Permanent ink is definitely a sure-fire way to reveal strong feelings.

1 They're Not Shy With Their PDA

This relationship is now many months deep, and Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun still appear to be really into one another. They are often spotted putting on a heavy show of PDA and seem indifferent to the fact that fans and paparazzi are capturing it all on camera. In March of 2021, they celebrated Mod Sun's birthday with a playful beach date, making it clear that things are still hot and heavy between this couple, as their romance continues to flourish.

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