It has become an age-old question in Internet lore. Is it Avril Lavigne or Melissa?
During an appearance on the popular podcast on May 15th. call dadThe Canadian singer-songwriter spoke out about persistent rumors that she had been replaced by a body double named “Melissa.”
Host Alex Cooper said Lavigne, 39, should be asked about the “crazy rumors” surrounding her career.
Lavigne was shy for a moment and then said, “There is a conspiracy theory that I am not myself. Obviously I am who I am. “It’s so stupid.”
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Rumors about Lavigne first appeared on an Internet forum in the early 2000s, right after the release of her second full-length album ””’. under my skin. According to the conspiracy theory, the real Lavigne died in 2003 but was replaced by a doppelgänger at the request of record label executives who wanted to continue the funky Lavigne brand. Some trolls even claim that Melissa is a “clone” of Lavigne.
Conspiracy theories have churned out “evidence” over the years, from thorough analysis of Lavigne’s facial features to the belief that she prefers the way she dresses, namely that Lavigne prefers pants and Melissa prefers skirts and dresses.
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Lavigne releases controversial single in 2013 Hello KittyThis was a groundbreaking changeup in . complicated The singer’s usual sound and style fueled the rumors and remains a fundamental pillar of the plot.
Similar doppelganger plots have followed other celebrities, most notably Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift.
“Honestly, it’s not that bad. “It could be worse,” Lavigne said of the conspiracy theories against her. “I think I got something good out of it. I don’t think there’s anything negative or creepy about it.”
Cooper correctly predicted that social media comments about his interview with Lavigne would mostly center around Melissa.
“This is truly a story Melissa would tell,” one reviewer wrote in response to Lavigne shutting down the rumor.
“I can’t believe it until I see Avril and Melissa in the same room.” someone else scolded.
When Cooper asked if the ongoing plot against Melissa bothered her, Lavigne said she didn’t care.
This month, Lavigne announced that she would be releasing her own album. greatest hit She will also kick off her Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena on May 22nd.
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