Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk are officially parents! The couple revealed that they welcomed their first child in a post made to Instagram on September 29, 2024. Frances is the daughter of the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love. Riley is the son of former professional skateboarder Tony Hawk. The black-and-white photos shared include a side profile of the baby boy, a closeup of him holding Frances’ finger, and a snapshot of Riley holding his son.
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The baby was born on September 17, 2024.
The couple’s baby was born mid-September. “9.17.2024,” Frances captioned the post. “Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk 🩵 ✨ Welcome to the world most beautiful son. We love you more than anything ✨.” Riley also shared the same photos and caption on his Instagram page.
Fans reacted to the news.
One person wrote: “Magic! 🥰 congratulations on you’re Beautiful little family, this kid is gonna be SO awesome I cannot cope! 😭💗🌹.”
“Welcome baby Ronin 👶🏼,” another user said. “Congratulations Frances and Riley 💕.”
Tony Hawk also commented: “My favorite grandson!”
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The couple wed in 2023.
Frances and Riley got married on October 7, 2023, according to People. Their ceremony, held in San Diego, was officiated by R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, Frances’ godfather. The couple’s romance began in 2022.
Tony Hawk once shared a glimpse into their wedding day.
In December 2023, Tony Hawk shared a glimpse into his son and daughter-in-law’s wedding day by posting a photo on his Instagram page in honor of Riley’s birthday. “Happy 31st to this wonderful, talented young man,” he wrote. “I am thankful he found the love of his life and a healthy, disciplined approach to adulthood. And that he is inspiring his younger siblings by example.”
He said the wedding was 'a blast.'
“We had a blast at the wedding and we love you Riley!” he concluded the post. “(Frances please show this to him since he’s no longer in the Insta bubble).”
Fans shared their thoughts on social media.
“Imagine your grandparents being Tony Hawk & Kurt Cobain,” one person wrote.
“Their babies will get to say their Grandpas are legends 🎸🛹😭😭❤️,” another user wrote, and they’re totally right!
Baby Ronin is in for a treat when he learns about his family tree!
