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88 MAXIM NOVEMBER 2010
SAY THE THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM,
AND HERE’S THE PROOF:
AVRIL LAVIGNE’S THIRD MAXIM COVER IS OFFICIALLY HER HOTTEST SHOOT
YET. THE 26-YEAR-OLD SONGBIRD IS ALL GROWN UP AND FULLY IN TOUCH WITH
HER SEXY SIDE AS HER NEW SINGLE HITS THE AIRWAVES. THOUGH THE PAST
YEAR HAS BROUGHT MANY CHANGES IN HER LIFE, INCLUDING A DIVORCE , AVRIL
IS MORE CONFIDENT THAN EVER. THE ONLY TRACE OF HER ONCE-TRADEMARK
EXPLETIVE-LADEN TIRADES IS THE NEW “FUCK” TATTOO ON HER RIB CAGE. ARE
YOU TOUGH ENOUGH TO HANG WITH POP PUNK’S REIGNING PRINCESS?
This is your third Maxim
shoot…and we have to say,
they just keep getting sexier!
I’m older and more comfortable
with my femininity. The fi rst
time I was about 19 and was
very nervous. I was more of a
tomboy, I guess. I’ve always
had a great time shooting with
Maxim. I feel like it gives me
my freedom. It’s an edgy magazine,
so it’s cool.
What makes a woman sexy?
Attitude and confi dence.
So, a new single and a new
album to follow…
I have offi cially just wrapped
the album. I’ve been working
on it for about two and a half
years. I’ve lived a lot, gone
through a lot, and put a lot into
my songwriting. These songs
are very meaningful to me.
A lot of your songs have
been about boys. Is that still
the case on this album?
This album is the fi rst that is
not boy-bashing. [laughs] Is it
inspired by my personal relationships?
Yes. Inspired by life
experiences? Yes. Inspired by
experiences in situations with
my family and friends? Yes.
What do you think of the new
stars who have emerged since
your last record, like Katy
Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha?
It’s an interesting period in
music right now, very ’8os and
beat-driven. A lot of girls are
really into their image and costumes
and going over the top. I
really like Ke$ha. Her songs are
fun to party to, and her lyrics
are hilarious.
There have been some notable
meltdowns of former teen
stars. How have you managed
to avoid those?
I got here on my own. I came
from a small town and grew
up in a regular home. I know
what I’ve worked hard for. I’ve
seen a lot of people who have
gone a little crazy and who
are really into the Hollywood
scene. I don’t really like to
hang out with people like that.
Are you able to play in
private?
Well, there are a lot of paparazzi
in L.A. The only time
I really ever get photographed
is if I decide to go out with
my friends to a bar or club, so
then it kind of looks like I do
that more than I do. The majority
of the time I stay in.
Do you laugh or get irritated
when you see stories about
yourself in the tabloids?
You can only laugh at it and
roll your eyes because it’s like,
“Really?” They usually just pull
that stuff out of their ass, but
I think people know that.
Do you even care what people
think of you anymore?
I care, but you can’t please
everyone. I’m here to create my
music and give it to the world.
Is there anything you think
people would be surprised to
know about you?
Yeah—I’m really shy and quiet.
You have some new tattoos
since our last shoot. Tell us
about them.
[points to forearm] This is
ABBEY DAWN—that’s my nickname
and clothing line. I have
a lightning bolt, a music note,
and a star. [pulls top up to
show hip] Oh, I had a little star
here last time, but now I have
a big star. I have about 15 altogether,
but they’re all small.
You also have a FUCK tattoo on
one side of your rib cage.
I got that one two months
ago…no, six.
What dating advice would you
give Maxim readers?
I like a classy man, a gentleman
who opens the door and
gives fl owers and always puts
the lady fi rst. I’m a little oldfashioned
like that.
STYLING, JESSICA PASTER; HAIR AND MAKEUP, GABRIEL PANDURO FOR I.C.O.N.; MANICURE BY KIMMIE KYEES FOR MINX/CELESTINE AGENCY; SET DESIGN, DAVID ROSS. THANKS TO SIREN STUDIOS.