Editing Avril Lavigne (section)

==Other activities==
===Acting career===
Lavigne became interested in appearing on television and in feature films. The decision, she said, was her own. Although her years of experience in making music videos was to her advantage, Lavigne admitted her experience in singing removed any fear of performing on camera. She specifically mentioned that the video "Nobody's Home" involved the most "acting".{{r|girlauinterview}} Her first television appearance was in a 2002 episode of ''[[Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]'',{{r|sabrinateenagewitch}} performing "Sk8er Boi"{{r|mtvsabrinanov}} with her band in a nightclub.{{r|mtvsabrinaaug}} She later made a cameo appearance in the 2004 film ''[[Going the Distance (2004 film)|Going the Distance]]''. The main characters bump into her backstage at the [[MuchMusic Video Awards]]{{r|canoedistance}} after her performance of "Losing Grip".{{r|goingthedistance}}

She moved into feature film acting cautiously, deliberately choosing small roles to begin with. In November 2005, after going through an audition to land the role, Lavigne travelled to [[New Mexico]]{{r|mtvflock}} to film a single scene in the 2007 film, ''[[The Flock (film)|The Flock]]''.{{r|digitalspyflock}} She played Beatrice Bell, the girlfriend of a crime suspect, appearing alongside [[Claire Danes]] and [[Richard Gere]]. Gere gave Lavigne acting tips between takes.{{r|digitalspyflock}} On her role in ''The Flock'', Lavigne said, "I did that just to see how it was and to not jump into [mainstream acting] too fast."{{r|girlauinterview}} ''The Flock'' was not released in American theatres, and because it was not released in foreign markets until late 2007, it is not considered Lavigne's debut. The film made $7&nbsp;million in the foreign box office.{{r|mojoflock}}

[[File:Avrilgfdl.JPG|thumb|left|upright|Lavigne at the [[2006 Cannes Film Festival]]]]
Lavigne's feature film debut was voicing an animated character in the 2006 film ''[[Over the Hedge]]'', based on the [[Over the Hedge|comic strip of the same name]]. She voiced the character Heather, a [[Virginia opossum]]. Lavigne found the recording process to be "easy" and "natural", but she kept hitting the microphone as she gestured while acting. "I'd use my hands constantly and, like, hit the microphone stand and make noises, so [director] [[Tim Johnson (film director)|Tim]] and [screenwriter] [[Karey Kirkpatrick|Karey]] had to tell me to hold still.... It's hard to be running or falling down the stairs and have to make those sounds come out of your mouth but keep your body still." Lavigne believed she was hired to perform Heather because of her rock-star status. "[The director] thought I'd give my character... a bit of attitude".{{r|girlauinterview}} The film opened on May 19, 2006, making $38&nbsp;million over its opening weekend. It went on to gross $336&nbsp;million worldwide.{{r|mojohedge}}

In December 2005, Lavigne signed to appear in ''[[Fast Food Nation (film)|Fast Food Nation]]'', based on the book ''[[Fast Food Nation]]: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal''.{{r|contactmusicfastfood}} The fictionalized adaptation, directed by [[Richard Linklater]], traces fast-food hamburgers contaminated with cow feces back to the slaughterhouses.{{r|washingtonpostfastfood}} Lavigne played Alice, a high school student intent on freeing the cows.{{r|msnbcfastfood}}{{r|nytimesfastfood}} The film opened on November 17, 2006, and remained in theatres for 11 weeks, grossing $2&nbsp;million worldwide.{{r|mojofastfood}}

Both ''Over the Hedge'' and ''Fast Food Nation'' opened at the 2006 [[Cannes Film Festival]], which Lavigne attended. When asked if she would pursue her film career, she stated that she wanted to take her time and wait for the "right parts and the right movies." Lavigne was deliberate in the roles she had chosen, saying "I wanted to start off small and to learn. I wouldn't just want to throw myself into a big part."{{r|girlauinterview}} In August 2006, ''[[Canadian Business]]'' magazine ranked her as the seventh top Canadian actor in Hollywood in their second annual Celebrity Power List ranking. The results were determined by comparing salary, Internet hits, TV mentions, and press hits.{{r|canadianbusiness}} In September 2011, Lavigne appeared on the [[Hub Network]]'s televised singing competition ''[[Majors & Minors]]'' as a guest mentor alongside other singers, including [[Adam Lambert]] and [[Leona Lewis]].{{r|abbeyhuffington}}

===Products and endorsements===

{{Quote box|width=30em|align=right|quote=After the release of my first album, I realized how much fashion was involved in my musical career.|source = — Lavigne on fashion and music{{r|abbeyhuffington}}}}

In July 2008, Lavigne launched the clothing line ''Abbey Dawn'', featuring a back-to-school collection. It is produced by [[Kohl's]], which is the brand's exclusive US retailer. Named after Lavigne's childhood nickname, Abbey Dawn is designed by Lavigne herself.{{r|warechok|venaabbey}} Kohl's describes Abbey Dawn as a "juniors lifestyle brand",{{r|kohls}} which incorporates skull, zebra, and star patterns, purples and "hot pinks and blacks". Lavigne, who wore some of the clothes and jewellery from her line at various concerts before its official launch, pointed out that she was not merely licensing her name to the collection. "I actually am the designer. What's really important to me is that everything fits well and is well-made, so I try everything on and approve it all."{{r|usatodaybarker}} The designs were also featured on the Internet game ''[[Stardoll]]'', where figures can be dressed up as Lavigne.{{r|nprmouse}}

{{Quote box|width=30em|align=right|quote=It's fun to be a chick and design clothes and things I'd like for myself. I design things I [can't] find. |source = — Lavigne on designing clothes{{r|inked2010}}}}

On September 14, 2009, Lavigne took the then latest collection of her clothing line to be a part of [[New York Fashion Week]],{{r|newyorkabbey}} returning in 2011.{{r|abbeyhuffington}} In December 2010, the clothing line was made available to over 50 countries through the line's official website.{{r|artistdirectrelease}}

Lavigne released her first fragrance, Black Star, created by [[Procter & Gamble]] Prestige Products. The fragrance was announced on Lavigne's official website on March 7, 2009. Black Star, which features notes of pink hibiscus, black plum and dark chocolate, was released in summer 2009 in Europe, and later in the US and Canada.{{r|basenotes}} When asked what the name meant, Lavigne replied, "I wanted [the bottle] to be a star, and my colours are pink and black, and Black Star resembles being different, and standing out in the crowd, and reaching for the stars; the whole message is just about following your dreams, and it's okay to be unique and be who you are."{{r|seacrestinterview6may}} Black Star won the 2010 Best "Women's Scent Mass" by Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW).{{r|cewblackstar}} Black Star was followed by a second fragrance in July 2010, ''Forbidden Rose'', which took two years to develop.{{r|2dayfm}} It features notes of red apple, winepeach, black pepper, lotusflower, heliotrope, shellflower, praline agreement, sandalwood, and vanilla.{{r|independentrose}} Its message is an extension of Black Star's "follow your dreams",{{r|perfumeblog}} though the tagline for the new perfume is "Dare to Discover".{{r|rosecommercial}} The commercial takes place in a [[Gothic architecture|gothic]] garden setting,{{r|perfumeblog}} where Lavigne, upon entering the garden, finds a single, purple rose.{{r|rosecommercial}} Lavigne launched a third fragrance, Wild Rose, in August 2011 and filmed the commercial for it in late 2010. The tagline for the fragrance is "Dare to discover more".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.basenotes.net/perfumenews/872-avril-lavigne-launches-wild-rose| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211021/http://www.basenotes.net/perfumenews/872-avril-lavigne-launches-wild-rose| archive-date=October 21, 2021 | title=Avril Lavigne launches Wild Rose | first=Grant | last=Osborne | work=[[Basenotes]] | date=September 28, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It features notes of mandarin, pink grapefruit, plum, orange blossom, frangipani, blue orchid, musk, sandalwood and crème brûlée.{{r|fragrantica}}

In January 2010, Lavigne began working with Disney to incorporate ''Alice in Wonderland''-inspired designs into her Abbey Dawn line of clothing.{{r|seacrestinterview26}} Her designs were exhibited at the [[Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising]] in California beginning in May through September, alongside [[Colleen Atwood]]'s costumes from the 2010 film.{{r|ladowntownalice}}

===Philanthropy===
[[File:Avril Lavigne playing guitar, St. Petersburg (crop).jpg|thumb|upright|Lavigne performing in 2011]]
Lavigne has been involved with many charities, including [[Make Some Noise (campaign)|Make Some Noise, Amnesty International]], Erase MS, AmericanCPR.org, [[Special Olympics]], Camp Will-a-Way, Music Clearing Minefields, [[US Campaign for Burma]], [[Make-A-Wish Foundation]] and [[War Child (charity)|War Child]]. She has also appeared in [[Aldo Group|ALDO]] ads with YouthAIDS to raise money to educate people worldwide about HIV/AIDS. Lavigne took part in the Unite Against AIDS concert presented by ALDO in support of UNICEF on November 28, 2007, at the [[Bell Centre]] in Montréal, Québec, Canada.{{r|gazettedunlevy}} In November 2010, Lavigne attended the [[Clinton Global Initiative]].{{r|celebphil}}

Lavigne worked with [[Reverb (non-profit)|Reverb]], a non-profit environmental organization, for her 2005 east coast tour.{{r|concordiensis}} She covered "[[Knockin' on Heaven's Door]]" for War Child's ''Peace Songs'' compilation, and she recorded a cover of the [[John Lennon]] song "[[Imagine (John Lennon song)|Imagine]]" as her contribution to the compilation album ''[[Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur]]''. Released on June 12, 2007, the album was produced to benefit [[Amnesty International]]'s campaign to alleviate the [[Darfur conflict|crisis in Darfur]].{{r|amnestydarfur}}

On December 5, 2009, Lavigne returned to the stage in [[Mexico City]] during the biggest charity event in Latin America, "[[Teletón (Mexico)|Teleton]]". She performed acoustic versions of her hits "Complicated" and "Girlfriend" with Evan Taubenfeld and band member, [[Jim McGorman]].{{r|siglotorreon}} In 2010, Lavigne was one of [[Young Artists for Haiti|several artists]] who contributed their voices to a cover of [[K'naan]]'s "Wavin' Flag" as a benefit single to help raise money for several charity organizations related to the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]].{{r|celebri}}

On September 14, 2010, Lavigne introduced her charity, "The Avril Lavigne Foundation", which aims to help young people with serious illnesses and disabilities{{r|celebphil|musicmixqa}} and works with leading charitable organizations.{{r|artistdirectrelease}} The foundation partners with the [[Easter Seals (U.S.)|Easter Seals]], Make-A-Wish foundation and Erase MS.{{r|partners}} Her work with the Make-A-Wish foundation was the inspiration behind her own charity, with Lavigne stating, "I just really wanted to do more."{{r|musicmixqa}} Lavigne said on the foundation's website, "I have always looked for ways to give back because I think it's a responsibility we all share."{{r|foundation}} Philanthropist [[Trevor Neilson]]'s 12-person firm, [[Global Philanthropy Group]], advises Lavigne with her foundation as well as several other celebrities, including musician [[John Legend]].{{r|celebphil}}

In September 2014, she launched a personal fundraising campaign for the [[Special Olympics]] as part of her birthday celebration. Proceeds from her "Team Rockstar" event helped sponsor athletes from around the world competing in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theavrillavignefoundation.org/users/WUhW2ZGM/blogs/5994321 |title=Birthday Campaign!: The Avril Lavigne Foundation |publisher=theavrillavignefoundation.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106220216/http://www.theavrillavignefoundation.org/users/WUhW2ZGM/blogs/5994321 |archive-date=January 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Avril_Lavigne_Fundraiser_Supports_Special_Olympics.aspx |title=Special Olympics: Avril Lavigne Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics |publisher=specialolympics.org |access-date=December 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106213527/http://www.specialolympics.org/Stories/General/Avril_Lavigne_Fundraiser_Supports_Special_Olympics.aspx |archive-date=January 6, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> The athletes were the stars of the music video for "Fly", which was shot in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abilitymagazine.com/avril-lavigne.html |title=Avril Lavigne – Fly High with Special Olympics |date=June 1, 2015 |publisher=ABILITYMagazine.com |access-date=August 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901121348/http://www.abilitymagazine.com/avril-lavigne.html |archive-date=September 1, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In September 2020, Lavigne announced a special livestream concert to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Lyme disease called the #FightLyme concert. The concert took place on October 25, with proceeds from all tickets and merchandise going to the Global Lyme Alliance, a [[chronic Lyme disease]] advocacy group,<ref name="lyme_Scie">{{Cite web |title=Scientific Consensus {{!}} LymeScience |work=LymeScience |access-date=April 22, 2021 |url= https://lymescience.org/scientific-consensus/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211021/https://lymescience.org/scientific-consensus/| archive-date=October 21, 2021 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> and her charity, the Avril Lavigne Foundation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fishburn|first=Alison|date=February 11, 2020|title=Avril Lavigne announces Lyme disease benefit concert, will donate proceeds from tickets to charity|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/avril-lavigne-announces-lyme-disease-benefit-concert-will-donate-proceeds-from-tickets-to-charity/articleshow/78253187.cms?from=mdr|work=The Economic Times|access-date=November 15, 2020|archive-date=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415211156/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/avril-lavigne-announces-lyme-disease-benefit-concert-will-donate-proceeds-from-tickets-to-charity/articleshow/78253187.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="thec_What">{{Cite web |title=What Happens When Lyme Disease Becomes an Identity? |last=Fischer |first=Molly |work=The Cut |date= July 24, 2019|access-date=April 22, 2021 |url= https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-happens-when-lyme-disease-becomes-an-identity.html| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211021/https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-happens-when-lyme-disease-becomes-an-identity.html| archive-date=October 21, 2021 |quote=chronic }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

===Politics===
After winning her fourth Juno Award in April 2003, in reference to the [[Iraq War]], Lavigne said, "I don't believe war is a way to solve problems. I think it's wrong .... I don't have that much respect for [U.S. President George] [[George W. Bush|Bush]]." She also said that she was "really proud" of then [[Prime Minister of Canada]] [[Jean Chrétien]] for keeping Canada out of the war.<ref>{{cite news |date= April 9, 2003 |title= Lavigne 'proud' Chrétien kept Canada from war |url= https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/lavigne-proud-chretien-kept-canada-from-war/article1013187/ |work= The Globe and Mail |location= Ottawa |access-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-date= December 9, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211209162058/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/lavigne-proud-chretien-kept-canada-from-war/article1013187/ |url-status= live }}</ref>