Avril Lavigne recently reunited with her ex-husband Deryck Whibley during her performance at the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC, where the pair played a set together.
The Canadian singer shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her excitement about performing with Whibley, known for his role in the band Sum 41. Lavigne, 40, and Whibley, 45, were married from 2006 to 2009, after becoming engaged in 2005. Their marriage ended when Lavigne was 24, citing the feeling that she had married too young.
Despite their divorce, the two appear to remain on good terms. Whibley made a surprise appearance during Lavigne’s headline set, joining her to perform the pop-punk anthem In Too Deep by Sum 41.
Lavigne praised her ex-husband, calling him “a legend” and describing the crowd’s energy as one of the best she had ever experienced at the festival.
Their reunion comes at a challenging time for Whibley, who has been battling serious health issues. Last year, he was hospitalised with pneumonia and Covid-19, which led to complications including heart failure. His wife, Ariana, shared the distressing news on Instagram, explaining that his heart was under significant strain due to the inflammatory condition caused by pneumonia.
Fans were excited to see the ex-couple performing together, and many commented on the sweetness of their relationship and mutual respect. One fan shared their appreciation, saying, “I love to see the respect you and Deryck have for each other!” Others were moved by their ability to remain friends despite their past, with many likening it to seeing their divorced parents getting along.
Lavigne’s relationship history includes a second marriage to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger in 2013, which ended in 2015, and a brief engagement to Mod Sun in 2021, which also ended in 2023. Despite the ups and downs, Lavigne and Whibley’s ongoing friendship highlights their enduring bond and mutual respect.
