Congratulations are in order for Avril Lavigne, who has just got engaged. The pop-punk princess has just said 'yes' to Mod Sun, with Avril telling People: 'It was the most perfect, romantic proposal I could ever ask for. We were in Paris on a boat in the Seine River. We had a violin player, champagne and roses. It felt like time stood still, and it was just the two of us in the moment.' Aw!
It's the third time Avril has been engaged, as she has previously been married to Sum 41 singer, Deryck Whibley, and to Nickelback singer, Chad Kroeger. Here's everything you need to know about her new man, and how long they've been dating...
Who is Mod Sun? What's his real name?
Obviously, Mod Sun isn't his real name - and he was born Derek Ryan Smith. Like Avril, and her previous husbands, he's a musician, and has released four solo studio albums; Look Up, Movie, BB, and Internet Killed the Rockstar. He was also part of hip hop duo Hotel Motel.
How old is Mod Sun?
Mod Sun was born on 10 March 1987, making him 35 years old.
What's Mod Sun's net worth?
Being a musician pays, people. His net worth is estimated to be around $3million. (Avril's net worth is estimated to be around $60million - so they're one very rich couple.)
How long have Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne been dating?
It's been a whirlwind romance for the pair, as they've only been together just over a year. Speculation the pair were dating started when Avril featured on Mod's song Flames. It was only in April last year that Avril confirmed the rumours. Since, they've appeared together on the red carpet at the VMAs and the Grammys, looking incredibly loved-up. And he even has a tattoo of her on his neck.
Was Mod Sun dating Bella Thorne?
If you keep up with celebrity news, then you might recognise Mod Sun from when he was dating Bella Thorne. The pair started dating in 2017, and they were together for two years. They also created a lot of headlines when Bella revealed that she was dating YouTuber Tana Mongeau at the same time.
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