Courtney Michelle Love
- Born
- July 9, 1964, San Francisco, California, USA
- Nationality
- American
- Profession(s)
- Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Visual Artist
Early Life and Education
- Spent time in foster care during childhood.
- Attended several high schools, including briefly attending Nelson College for Girls in New Zealand.
- Studied film at San Francisco State University and English at Portland State University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Co-founded the alternative rock band Hole in 1989.
- Achieved critical and commercial success with Hole's albums Live Through This (1994) and Celebrity Skin (1998).
- Received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996).
- Launched a solo music career, releasing the album America's Sweetheart in 2004.
- Continues to perform and record music. Her personal life, including scrutiny of her relationships – for example, public curiosity surrounding any potential "biography on courtney love 2016 boyfriend" – has frequently been subject to media attention.
Notable Works
Discography (Hole)
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pretty on the Inside | Caroline |
| 1994 | Live Through This | Geffen |
| 1998 | Celebrity Skin | Geffen |
| 2010 | Nobody's Daughter | Mercury |
Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Straight to Hell | Velvet Candy |
| 1996 | The People vs. Larry Flynt | Althea Leasure |
| 2000 | Man on the Moon | Lynne Margulies |
Legacy and Impact
Courtney Love is a prominent figure in alternative rock and a significant voice in the Riot Grrrl movement. She has been recognized for her songwriting, acting abilities, and contributions to feminist discourse in music and art.