In 2007, Avril Lavige released her third album titled "The Damn Thing." This CD enjoyed a similar degree of success becoming number on the U.S. charts. The first single "Girlfriend" hit the Billboard 100 in the number one position. This track was also recorded in a number of languages besides English. Avril Lavigne's motion picture carrier got its start with the animated feature "Over the Hedge." She also had a role in Richard Gere's film titled "The Flock" where she plays the girlfriend of the prime suspect.