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Frances Bean Cobain

Frances Bean Cobain is an American visual artist and model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Frances Bean Cobain is an American visual artist and model. She is the only child of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love. Cobain has also controlled publicity rights to her father’s name and image, and was born in Los Angeles on August 18, 1992.

Early life and family

Frances Bean Cobain was born in Los Angeles in 1992 to musicians Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. She is their only child and grew up under significant public attention because of her parents’ fame.

Career

She is identified in reliable biographical sources as a visual artist and model. Public profiles also describe her as a creative figure who has pursued work outside her parents’ music careers.

Public role and legacy

Cobain has been associated with the management of publicity rights tied to Kurt Cobain’s name and image. This has linked her public profile to preservation of her father’s legacy.

Personal life

She married Riley Hawk in 2023. Biographical sources also note her previous marriage to Isaiah Silva.

Key facts

  • Born in Los Angeles on August 18, 1992.
  • She is the only child of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love.
  • She has worked as a visual artist and model.
  • She controls the publicity rights to her father’s name and image.
  • She married Riley Hawk in 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Frances Bean Cobain?
She is an American visual artist and model, best known as the only child of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love.
When was Frances Bean Cobain born?
She was born on August 18, 1992.
Where was Frances Bean Cobain born?
She was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
What is Frances Bean Cobain known for?
She is known both for her creative work and for being the daughter of two major figures in alternative rock.
Who are Frances Bean Cobain’s parents?
Her parents are Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love.
Is Frances Bean Cobain married?
Yes. Biographical sources report that she married Riley Hawk in 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Bean_Cobain
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, occupation, parentage, and publicity-rights note.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/celebrities/frances-bean-cobain
    Supports: Birth date, Los Angeles birth place, parentage, and public profile as model/singer.
  3. People — https://people.com/parents/all-about-francis-bean-cobain-courtney-love-kurt-cobain-daughter/
    Supports: Marriage to Riley Hawk, parentage, and family background.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4769966/
    Supports: Credits, occupation-related profile, and marriage information.