The entertainment world is full of conspiracy theories, but perhaps one of the most famous is the one that claims that Avril Lavigne died in the early 2000s and was replaced by a look-alike. This theory has been circulating on the internet for years, to the point where it has almost become an urban legend. However, in 2024, the canadian singer finally addressed the rumors.
Facts
The conspiracy theory claims that Avril Lavigne, famous for her early 2000s songs such as “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi”, took her own life soon after rising to stardom due to the stress of fame and the loss of her grandfather.
Strange as it may seem, thousands of people are convinced that Avril Lavigne died in 2003 and was replaced by a look-alike named Melissa Vandella. According to this theory, Avril passed away after the release of her debut album “Let Go,” and her record label replaced her to continue capitalizing on her popularity. The hype around this theory is so significant that there are now hundreds of videos and articles dedicated to it, with people compiling supposed evidence over the years to support their claims.
The theory alleges that Melissa Vandella was initially brought on to impersonate Avril just in paparazzi photos and was subsequently directed by Lavigne’s record label to create music under the guise of the allegedly deceased singer.
As “evidence” for the theory, fans have examined Lavigne’s appearance, focusing on her facial features and fashion choices. They claim that Vandella has a slightly different facial structure and tends to smile much more than Lavigne typically used to.
What did Avril Lavigne say about her alleged death and replacement?
In a recent interview, Avril Lavigne decided to open up and speak freely about the theory claiming she died and was replaced by a look-alike. Contrary to what many might think, the artist revealed that she is not bothered by what people say. In fact, she finds it quite amusing and even feels flattered to be at the center of one of the most famous conspiracy theories in recent years.
“Honestly, it’s not that bad. It could be worse,” Lavigne said of the conspiracy theory about her. “I feel like I got a good one. I don’t think it’s negative or anything creepy.” -she added.
However, she didn’t miss the chance to emphasize that, while the theory is a rather amusing joke, it is ultimately just a simple lie.
What do you think? Do you believe this conspiracy theory?
This story was written in spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva.