Avril Lavigne on Olivia Rodrigo Performing 'Complicated' and More Milestones | rETrospective

ET spoke with Avril Lavigne to talk about some of her biggest career milestones as she prepares to go on tour.Tickets are on sale now for Avril's 'The Greatest Hits' summer tour.

[@luiscarvalho91]

You don't need a Grammy, Avril, to feel validated. You left a legacy, and that's what really matters.

[@zachhh1217]

Woman LITERALLY raised a generation. WTF IS WRONG WITH GRAMMYS😭😭

[@earlaweese]

*How did she leave a legacy if she's still alive? You're acting like she dies years ago.*

[@luiscarvalho91]

@@earlaweese Someone doesn't have to die in order for me to feel they've already left a legacy.

[@troychriscarretas2657]

Sorry for not liking this comment because I like the number 333 😊

[@luiscarvalho91]

@@troychriscarretas2657 It's okay. 😄 Btw, I'm not looking for likes. ✌

[@senai795]

Whether you liked her style or not it was nice to see someone who was doing something different than everyone else at the time. She was definitely a trendsetter.

[@mellifluous695]

Very true.

[@butterlagmay5168]

YESS!! I was just about to say this. During her time, Britney and Christina were the main girls with "almost" similar styles and then Avril came out. Avril and P!nk definitely paved their own way and didn't follow anybody that's why they achieved success. All 4 girls I mentioned are all legends now. I feel old tbh

[@raycarter8070]

I agree. I wasnt a big fan during her heyday-but She had some awesome ballads.

[@rudestbeast4907]

i was a closet fan because my social group were indy snobs- "TURN THAT RADIO OFF!"

[@AA-qb7ni]

Avril has not aged!!! The ultimate punk queen!!! ❤

[@popsingerstar]

shes lucky. i remember when complicated came out when i was seven & now im 29

[@johnross2924]

​​@@popsingerstardon't feel so bad, Avril isn't still 17, she's like 38👍

[@popsingerstar]

@@johnross2924 some people have told me i dont look 29 & i look younger

[@johnross2924]

@@popsingerstar well that's fine then 👍

[@dariavitafede3546]

it's called botox

[@corrinnelindsey6568]

I’m disappointed she hasn’t won a Grammy. She should’ve won one years ago since she’s been around for over 20 years😭

[@MichelleQuintiaVLOGS]

Same with The Backstreet Boys 💔

[@corrinnelindsey6568]

Here are the list of albums Avril should’ve won a Grammy for Let Go Under My Skin Goodbye Lullaby Head Above Water Love Sux

[@m.h.1593]

I was disappointed that time too, but Norah Jones really did deserve it that year. I definitely was a huge Avril fan and had no clue who Norah Jones was at the time.

[@kingkrysen]

At least she got a Hollywood Star ⭐

[@gab5776]

my girl's not aging at all, she still looks the same as she did 22 years agoooo

[@dariavitafede3546]

you should take into account the fact that celebrities get access to very expensive cosmetic procedures and treatments not to mention private chefs and personalized meal plans to keep them healthy. she probably gets botox regurarly other than other stuff

[@PaulPavloPablo]

@@dariavitafede3546 most celebrities that i've seen after plastic surgery look significantly worse. Did you see Erin Moriarty from "the boys" plastic surgery before and after pics?

[@PaulPavloPablo]

@@dariavitafede3546 If she has had work done, it would be great if she would tell us what plastic surgeon she uses and how she makes her face look so natural. Most plastic surgery i see makes the person look artificial and fake looking and much worse than before they had it. But avril still looks very natural looking to me. I'd like to know what she does differently.

[@ambrusin4889]

@@PaulPavloPablo You are right, btw. Shakira is one who looks very good for a person who has had surgeries etc. (only now I saw some changes,the last time when she was on stage, subtle changes, not because of aging, but because of plastic surgery,)but before it, she did have had some plastic surgery done, but it has been done so well, it actually very impressive work, you could not tell at all that she had anything done. I cannot remember the surgeon, I guess they did not say who it was. That "plastic look "is so weird and looks bad.

[@Tom-zg6sb]

Like myself luckily 32 but can pass for 24. I hang changed since 18

[@hostkevincq]

there will always be a teen inside of me and that teen will always love and listen to AVRIL LAVIGNE!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Sonar_125]

She has so many iconic hit songs.

[@dreaming_cthulhu]

She also wrote a lot of stuff that other singers sang. Like Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

[@JenniferPChung]

She was SUCH a big part of my teen years. Hearing these songs is amazing.

[@AgentAO7]

‘I’m With You’ will always be my favorite Avril song..

[@Schmidteren]

She is soooo calming. Not in a boring way, a nice way. She should do some audiobooks or something like that.

[@dreaming_cthulhu]

Yeah, the cadence of her normal speaking voice is almost hypnotic

[@BettyMareeHOHCountry]

Avril deserves a Grammy . She comes so far and fought for her life . She deserves one

[@Melo.maniak]

Its amazing how great she still looks.

[@mousofsundownradio5575]

My first 3 female rock artists to listen to were Avril Lavigne, Amy Lee of Evanesence & Hayley Williams of Paramore. I love love live U & hope to see u live after all these years growin up and rockin out to ur music!!❤️🎸🤘🙌

[@ivanbrit92]

Avril Lavigne is so iconic! A lot of hits & memories, she deserve more attention this days she is one of the greatest

[@hollyking2580]

How funny that Lisa Marie Presley was wearing a t-shirt that said "Bite Me" and 20 years later Avril writes a hit song with that title. 😁

[@AmeliaLidstrom]

I know that's so crazy

[@jorge1uno1]

She’s gorgeous and very down to earth.

[@luckylaura12]

Avril- thank you. My bff who passed away at 19 from a rare cancer… her and I’s song was happy ending and I remember and cherish our time together everytime I hear it. RIP Dolly ❤

[@bubblefun4564]

She’s so iconic in her own right. There’s no one like her nor will there ever be! It’s her authenticity, a rare convination of shy and confident and massive balls behind it all that pulls it off and yet fronted by a lovely innocence of self believe. You can still see the sparkle in her eyes, she’s wonderful ❤ love every song 🎶❤️❤️

[@johnconnelly3066]

The millennial princess of pop punk

[@Josh01815]

Pop Rock*

[@deadlynightshade4108]

Im a mellianial. Back in high school there were lots of avril clones LOL

[@DrayNoR1]

@@Josh01815 pop punk*, she doesnt do pop rock

[@rebeccaggotthis]

Can't wait to see you in May ❤️I have been waiting 20 years for this opportunity! 🥺

[@jacquelinejones8681]

This feels like a hug from an old friend ❤

[@tylermaynard240]

It’s so funny to me the way she talks about Eminem, when actually she is a staple in the music industry herself with selling over 50 million albums worldwide! She is still so humble all these years later.

[@Kunztmann]

She was such a fresh air from the classical pop diva (like Britney, Christina or beyonce ) in the 2000, i remember been deep into rock and hip hop in those days, and suddenly i heard complicated on the radio, i told my self who is this gil and where can i buy her CD

[@avrilslittleblackstarinter3493]

Hey ET, please upload Avril's full Pre Grammy interview from 2003 ❤❤❤ thanks for that short part used in this video.

[@Schmidteren]

Her personality is super cute.

[@bogbog]

I've listened to and loved so many of her songs since decades ago but this is the first time I'm listening to her talk.

[@kristyedman1416]

She’s been my top favorite artist since I saw her perform Don’t Tell Me at the kids choice awards in 2004. I went out and bought her first album before the second album released and I’ve been hooked ever since.

[@sourcherryprincess]

I love her song “Complicated” so much and now that she’s talking about it in this video I love the song so much!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MissCarrieH]

Avril looks more beautiful than ever, how is that even possible????

[@qiqisongs]

Makeup

[@nonni139]

Botox, botox, botox

[@MissCarrieH]

Whatever she's doing, good for her lol

[@Lex_Sgro]

Thank the Lord my mother introduced me to Avril Lavigne's music when I was 6!! now i am clearly very addicted to her and her music!! I've listened to her music for YEARS now and I'd go crazy whenever I hear her music playing at local bars or cafes. Im currently 14 and I feel very proud just listening to her music. She's my number 1 idol and will forever be my number 1 idol! we love you Avril!!

[@yopej09]

Wow, Avril never gets old. She gets even prettier.

[@LK-nb2cb]

surgery

[@djalpacalypse3841]

Avril deserved a grammy or 2 but that doesnt define her. Shes an icon and one of the GOATs of her era. Her music is timeless. Shes still stunning after so many years 😍

[@OKellies]

Ugh, I feel so old. I remember when Complicated was a new song when I was in high school...now it's an influence on the younger generation.

[@MrSupernova111]

Wow! How does she still look so stunning!

[@BecciBex]

I remember all the way back in 2002 I absolutely loved avril, she became my role model the second I saw her in my fav magazine and heard her songs. I recreated her complicated look back then and wore it as an everyday outfit, I remember wearing a black & white striped sleeve thing and my grandma said "could you not afford the rest of the T-shirt?" 😂

[@UnOeufff]

She is still absolutely drop dead gorgeous...

[@IvysaurKacak]

I LOVE YOU AV!!! wanna see ur show again so bad!

[@Eric-qi9us]

this is kingdom of Avril and she's my queen.

[@moonaries24]

abbey, you always won in my heart. The trophy will always have your name in it.

[@qb8628]

All singles show sounds dope, shes great and her songs are some of the most catchiest.

[@jessicapunzi]

I’m going to see her this summer!!! I’m so excited 😍😍😍♥️

[@Teddymonstervocals101]

TWO ROCKSTARS !!!!

[@zjuizjz9829]

My aunt is always listening 🎧 to her music over and over again when i was 5 to 6 yrs old And now she's 33 i think 🤔 i was growing up listening Avril Lavigne music🎵🎶 before social media 🇵🇭💯❤️🔥

[@MaryHernandezclaw]

Avril should have had tons of awards for her amazing hits in my opinion

[@vinc769]

She’s my favourite ❤️ all time! She deserves more!

[@SamM-bv5lk]

You are a Grammy winner to me. I am your fan for more 2 decades. Cheer you on!!!!!!

[@kaellamc]

Stoked for you Avril!

[@jacquelinejones8681]

Just got my tickets! ❤ SO STOKED!

[@brandonyawn1503]

I love avril ♥️

[@SatyadeepRoat]

When people in the someone else concert (Olivia) can sing your song by heart even after 20 years, it signifies you were much bigger than Grammy.

[@juns597]

I used to love Avril Lavigne. She got me through a lot in my 20s. Thank you, Avril

[@animalfreak462]

I hope there will be a funko of Avril Lavigne someday, she’s an icon! ❤🤘🎸

[@UopTaylor]

Brings back so many memories! Always was a fan of Avril.

[@alexlesane8672]

I’ve been a fan of hers for so many years I love her

[@doriancroatia2054]

Not only she didn't age at all but now she looks better than 20 years ago :) And she still makes real music

[@cadenceswishes]

I hope she comes to Argentina. So many fans want her here, we would scream all of her songs

[@RulzGokilz]

Can't wait for her new songs

[@Ladymusicc]

I love her so much. I hope to see her in concert!

[@kimmillius1658]

Saw her show on my 15th birthday back then in Seoul. They placed the show on the 6th floor of like 30-story JW Marriott and everybody started to jump on sk8ter boy and the hall floor started to tremble up and down and a Chandelier fell down. Me and friend got scared h*ll out but fortunately the crew stopped the crowd not to jump and everyone collaborated, the show ended up super cool. It was her best years and am so grateful everybody collaborated, staffs artists and the audience, that the show left only beautiful memories of my teens. Thank you 💘

[@user-co3gt3hr9f]

Avril and Olivia rodrigo is just the dream collab

[@kennedymeow]

She looks SO good. Gorgeous!

[@annjohnson8437]

Love these two talented musicians! ❤

[@jeswenjadesalinda8835]

I love Avril, she has so many iconic song.❤

[@Minakolovechain]

Avril you were my 12 year old music to vent to, I had your actual cds in a radio player plugged in the bathroom in my room I took it everywhere and blasted "YOURE THE BEST DAMN THING THAT MY EYES HAVE EVER SEEEEEN!" Your songs helped me get through an immense amount of trauma and the songs really helped me get through my grandfathers death and other fatal past experiences. When everything was pure chaos you were letting out all the emotions I needed to let out and all the teenage tears I could finally be free of. You'll always be Avril thank you. Me and my mom also bonded a lot through your songs cuz it’s ones we both actually knew the lyrics too. You’re one of the biggest artists to me and I appreciate all the music you put out and I’m super thankful that my teenage years involved this punk pop music that let multiple people vent and provide so much fun and laughter and relief to things that are so hard in life. I hope you continue to live a long life I’m only 22 but a lot happened and your songs will always be OG❤

[@masilomorake2876]

Let go is one of the soundtracks of my teenhood. Those were the good times.❤🎉

[@leokimvideo]

Avril Lavigne, the eternal punk / pop princess

[@wilbalright3664]

You remind me of Dawn, and that's a miraculous beautiful thing

[@user-vb9hz8ol7z]

All your music means a lot to me.. Up to now your still my number 1.. #avrilLavigne you deserve the LOVE from all your fans ❤❤❤❤

[@brunongomess]

SHE LOOKS SO GOOD

[@Aria-nl3xp]

So BEAUTIFUL

[@alinamass9345]

The outfit from the girlfriend video with the socks and heels is iconic. It’s my all time favorite outfit and I’m still in love with it.

[@grahambrook8164]

American/Canadian fashion is always 5 years behind the UK

[@SpyderTracks]

I'm in my 40's and have most of her early vinyl, I think she's great, even if you're not into the music, appreciate that she's a very real influence, and a good one at that. I think she's awesome

[@babyboyivy7464]

Such a Queen❤

[@c.t.4837]

“I’m With You” is one of my fave songs in life

[@Asrxerd]

I love AVRIL LAVIGNE. ❤❤❤

[@CustardCream22]

Still so iconic 🤩🤩🤩 Loved her since day one and always will.

[@michaelvaladez3012]

Avril Is So Special!

[@GADGETIND19]

Thank You for making my Teenage so Awesome ! ! !

[@user-ng7gm7jd5i]

What a beauty and the best we’ve been waiting for 🎉❤😂

[@TheVallex]

manifesting the Festival d'Été de Québec in July 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@KeaneLuvr]

I used to listen to her all the time! Great music and memories. 😊

[@deyli.kazimova2862]

I love you Avril 😢❤

[@iyanuoriakhi4794]

i love her

[@kendrak2009]

OMG country collab!! Yes please!

[@vanessaamodio6499]

I can't wait to see sk8er boy movie!!! You are the best for me Avril I admire you so much ❤️

[@nassercabelo3330]

The One and Only , the Legend Avril Lavigne ❤️

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

I can’t wait to see her this summer in concert She’s performing with simple plan august 20th at Darien Lake

[@Raul-cu9vo]

Avril queen ❤❤❤

[@a_awake]

I love that Avril embraced Olivia the way Alanis embraced Avril.

[@elchino7813]

avril made punk recognize around the world in 2000's

[@ronsorage78]

still looking as stunning as ever

[@Sunflower-1981]

Avril ❤

[@redred4877]

love u avril

[@ricardak1033]

I love Avril

[@catherinemayalvaran]

❤very humbley idol🎉

[@sopyanhadi472]

I love you avril

[@sh4dylol]

There are so many non singles that I want to hear live😭😭I’ll still have a blast though, I’ve waited 15 years to see her in concert ahhhhh

[@chaddrake1276]

Avril is beautiful

[@UnlessRoundIsFunny]

I just love her and her music. Get her a Grammy, people!

[@JchosenOfficial]

she's so humble, as an artist I respect that like if you can go out & accomplish all of your dreams & lay back cuz it's all been done before. Maybe you will see, you're making me, laugh out when you strike a pose, take off all your preppy clothes, you know you're not fooling anyone when you've become, somebody else round everyone else watching your back like you can't relax you're trying to be cool, you look like a fool to meeeeeeeeeeeeee TO ME!!!

[@djSmokeShow]

Soooooo pretty, still crushing on her after all these years.