Frances Bean Cobain
Kevin Mazur/WireImageFrances Bean Cobaindaughter of the late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Loveshe gave birth to her first child with her husband, Riley Hawk.
Frances, 32, tied the knot with Riley, 31, the son of the skateboarding legend Tony Hawkon October 7, 2023.
The couple announced the birth of their first child, a boy, by sharing a series of adorable photos on social media.
“9.17.2024. Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk,” Frances wrote on Instagram on Saturday, September 28. “Welcome to the world the most beautiful son. We love you more than anything.”
Frances’ slideshow of black and white photos included two close-ups of baby Ronin holding his mother’s hand, and a sweet photo of new dad Riley holding his son.
New grandfather Tony, 56, commented on the post with a joke, writing, “My favorite grandson!”
A number of famous friends also shared their best wishes to the family by sharing festive comments under the post.
“WE LOVE YOU little prince!! What a great gift for such special parents. You are so loved,” he wrote Talula Willis30, daughter of Demi Moore again Bruce Willis.
“Ahhhh! Congratulations!!!!” you made a comment Zelda Williams35, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams.
Frances Bean Cobain
Jim Spellman/WireImageA musician Kim Gordon71, wrote, “Congratulations!”
Riley and Frances’ October 2023 wedding was hosted by the legendary REM Michael StipeTMZ reported at the time. The source noted that Stipe is Frances’ god, and her goddess is none other than him Drew Barrymore.
The marriage is the second for Frances, as she was previously married to a singer Isaiah Silvaalthough they split in February 2016, less than two years after tying the knot. Frances officially filed for divorce one month later; the couple’s divorce was finally settled in May 2018.
Frances was born on August 18, 1992 to singers Kurt and Love. Nirvana lead singer Kurt died by suicide less than two years later, on April 5, 1994, at the age of 27.
“30 years ago my father’s life ended,” Frances wrote on Instagram on Friday, April 5, to honor her late father. She shared several photos of the singer, including photos of Kurt holding her as a child.
“The 2nd and 3rd photo was the last time we were together while we were alive,” he explained.
Frances continued, “His mother Wendy used to press my hands to her cheeks and say, very sadly, ‘she has her hands.’