Frances Bean Cobain (daughter of the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and singer Courtney Love) and Riley Hawk (son of the legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk) have a relationship that combines music, art and celebrity legacies.
At the end of September 2024, the couple confirmed what many were anticipating: they have welcomed their first child together, whom they have named Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk.
Their romance was one of those star connections that caught everyone by surprise, but fans have continued to support them since the first minute the rumors began. Here, check out their love story…
Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk’s relationship timeline
Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk met in early 2021 through mutual friends, particularly in the artistic and musical scene of Los Angeles, where both are deeply connected by their childhoods and current routines.
The iconic status of their parents in their respective fields likely created common ground. Their relationship became public in late 2021, following several weeks filled with rumors about their unexpected romance.
Despite having famous parents, they have maintained a relatively low-profile romance, but by late 2021, they began appearing in each other’s social media posts (@thespacewitch and @rileyhawk).
By 2022, they started making more public appearances together, attending events and sharing moments on social media. Their bond attracted attention due to their alternative and artistic lifestyles.
Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk. (Source: @PopBase)
Rumors of an engagement began circulating in early 2023 after fans noticed that Frances was wearing a ring on her left hand in some photos. Later that same year, they confirmed the theories and took the big step by saying “I do”.
Their wedding was filled with prominent figures, including Frances’s mother, Courtney Love, who is part of her close circle. Unsurprisingly, the ceremony was officiated by Michael Stipe, the lead singer of the band R.E.M.
In 2024, they have welcomed their first child together: a boy named Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk. He was born on September 17 and just a few days later, they shared some photos introducing the newest member of the family.
