Frances Bean Cobain Bio: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Children, Husband, Height, Movies, Interview

Biography

Frances Bean Cobain, born on August 18, 1992, is an American visual artist, model, and musician. She sometimes addresses herself as The Space Witch.

As the only child of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and Hole’s Courtney Love, she was in the public eye from birth. Named after Frances McKee of The Vaselines, she faced early media attention, especially following her father’s tragic death in 1994.

Raised by her mother and maternal grandmother, Frances later forged her own creative path, exhibiting her artwork and releasing music, including the 2018 single Hollow. Since 2023, she has been married to Riley Hawk and continues to explore her artistic identity while navigating her unique legacy.

American visual artist and model
Frances Bean Cobain
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Frances Bean Cobain
Born:	18 August 1992 (age 32 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Willows Community School
Height:	160 cm
Parents:	Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love
Siblings:	Violet Hawk
Spouse:	Riley Hawk (m. 2023), Isaiah Silva (m. 2014–2017)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Violet Hawk
Occupation:	Artist • Model
Net Worth:	$100 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Frances Bean Cobain was born on August 18, 1992, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She is the only child of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana’s lead singer and guitarist, and Courtney Love, the frontwoman of Hole.

Of primarily European descent, her father had Irish, English, Scottish, and German ancestry, while her mother shared a similar background with distant Cuban heritage through her maternal lineage. Though Frances has not publicly identified with any specific religion, her parents had varied spiritual influences—Kurt was raised Christian but later expressed agnostic or atheistic views, while Courtney referenced Buddhist philosophies without formal adherence.

Frances has no full siblings but gained a half-sister, Violet Hawk, in 2024 from her husband, Riley Hawk, whom she married in 2023. From birth, she was thrust into the public eye due to her parents’ fame and turbulent relationship. Just weeks before she was born, a Vanity Fair article alleged that Courtney used heroin during pregnancy, leading to a widely publicized custody battle. Although Frances was briefly placed in protective custody by Los Angeles County authorities, she was eventually returned to her parents.

At just 20 months old, she faced tragedy when her father, Kurt Cobain, died by suicide on April 5, 1994, at their Seattle home. In the aftermath, she was primarily raised by her mother in Los Angeles, with significant support from her maternal grandmother, Wendy O’Connor, and her aunt, Kimberly Cobain. However, Courtney’s struggles with addiction and legal issues led to periods where Frances was placed under the guardianship of relatives, including a 2009 court order that temporarily restricted Courtney from contacting her.

Details about Frances’ education remain largely private. She attended schools in Los Angeles, including the Willows Community School, but has not publicly disclosed that she is pursuing higher education.

Career

Frances Bean Cobain has forged a diverse career as a visual artist, model, and musician, establishing her creative identity beyond the towering legacies of her parents, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. Her journey in the arts reflects a deeply personal exploration of identity, emotion, and her complex upbringing.

As a visual artist, Frances debuted in 2010 under the pseudonym Fiddle Tim, exhibiting a collection of drawings at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles. Her work—raw, surreal, and darkly whimsical—delves into mortality, self-reflection, and emotional turbulence themes.

The exhibition, Scumfuck, signalled her willingness to confront her past while defining her own voice. Though she continues to create, Frances is selective about public exhibitions, favouring artistic authenticity over commercial exposure.

In modelling, she has taken a more measured approach to the spotlight. Her first major project was a 2017 campaign for Marc Jacobs’ Spring/Summer collection, photographed by David Sims. She later appeared in campaigns for brands like Chanel and was featured in i-D magazine in 2018, styled as a modern grunge icon. Despite these high-profile opportunities, Frances has expressed mixed feelings about the fashion industry, viewing modelling as a secondary pursuit rather than a primary passion.

Musically, Frances has explored a path inevitably linked to her parents but on her own terms. In 2018, she released Hollow, a haunting acoustic song shared via Instagram, showcasing her ethereal voice and minimalist style.

While she has not pursued music extensively, she lent her vocals to the 2015 documentary Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, covering The Middle of the Road by The Pretenders. She also served as an executive producer on the film, demonstrating her influence in projects connected to her father’s legacy.

Beyond these pursuits, Frances has occasionally taken on roles in production and curation, refusing to be confined to a single creative medium.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Frances Bean Cobain
• Instagram: Frances Bean Cobain (@thespacewitch)
• IMDb: Frances Bean Cobain
• Facebook: Frances Bean Cobain

Personal Life

Frances Bean Cobain, born on August 18, 1992, is now 32 years old.

She is currently married to professional skateboarder Riley Hawk, son of legendary skater Tony Hawk. The couple wed on October 7, 2023, in an intimate Los Angeles ceremony officiated by R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, Frances’ godfather.

This marks her second marriage; she was previously married to musician Isaiah Silva, lead singer of The Eeries. Their low-key wedding took place on June 29, 2014, but the relationship ended in divorce by November 2017 after a contentious legal battle over assets, including Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar, which Silva ultimately retained.

Frances has no biological children but became a stepmother to Violet Hawk, born in 2024 from Riley Hawk’s previous relationship. She has embraced this role, occasionally offering glimpses of her family life on social media.

Physically, Frances stands around 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall. While she generally avoids the celebrity spotlight’s focus on physical details, her petite frame and distinctive style contribute to her artistic and eclectic persona.

Net Worth

Frances Bean Cobain’s net worth is estimated to exceed $100 million, though exact figures vary due to her private financial dealings. The bulk of her wealth stems from her inheritance of her father Kurt Cobain’s estate following his death in 1994.

As Nirvana’s frontman, Kurt left behind a lucrative legacy of music royalties, which Frances began receiving portions of at age 18 in 2010, with full control granted at 30 in 2022.

She also earned income from her own ventures as a visual artist, model, and musician, including campaigns with Marc Jacobs and Chanel, as well as her art exhibitions.