Frances Bean Cobain Welcomes 1st Baby With Husband Riley Hawk: ‘We Love You More Than Anything’
Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love, has given birth to her first baby with her husband, Riley Hawk.
Frances, 32, tied the knot with Riley, 31, son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, on October 7, 2023.
The couple announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy, by sharing a series of sweet photos on social media.
"9.17.2024. Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk," Frances wrote on Instagram on Saturday, September 28. "Welcome to the world most beautiful son. We love you more than anything."
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Frances' slideshow of black-and-white pictures included two closeup photos of baby Ronin holding his mom's hand, along with an adorable snap of new father Riley holding his son.
New grandfather Tony, 56, commented on the post with a joke, writing, "My favorite grandson!"
A plethora of famous friends also shared their best wishes to the family by sharing celebratory comments below the post.
"WE LOVE YOU tiny prince!! What a beautiful gift to such special parents. You are so loved," wrote Tallulah Willis, 30, daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis.
"Ahhhh! Congrats!!!!" commented Zelda Williams, 35, daughter of late actor Robin Williams.
Musician Kim Gordon, 71, wrote, "Huge congratulations!"
Riley and Frances' October 2023 wedding was officiated by R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, TMZ reported at the time. The outlet noted that Stipe is Frances' godfather, while her godmother is none other than Drew Barrymore.
The marriage is Frances' second, as she was previously married to singer Isaiah Silva, although the pair 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.
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Frances was born on August 18, 1992 to musicians 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 dad’s life ended," Frances wrote via Instagram on Friday, April 5, to pay tribute to her late father. She shared several photos of the singer, including snaps of Kurt holding her as a child.
"The 2nd & 3rd photo capture the last time we were together while he was still alive," she explained.
Frances continued, "His mom Wendy would often press my hands to her cheeks & say, with a lulling sadness, ‘you have his hands.'"