Courtney Love at 60: A life of rock, tumult, and reinvention
Courtney Love, a legend of the music scene and a grunge icon, evokes strong emotions. She has frequently made headlines because of her tumultuous relationships, drug problems, or numerous plastic surgeries. On July 9, 2024, the star turned 60 years old.
Courtney Love, born Courtney Michelle Harrison, showed an interest in the stage and music from an early age. A pivotal moment in her career was forming the band Hole in 1989. The band quickly gained popularity thanks to its distinctive sound and controversial lyrics.
Tumultuous relationship
Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain were one of the most iconic couples of the 1990s. Their relationship was full of passion but also constant problems. It quickly gained momentum. They walked down the aisle after just four months of knowing each other. Shortly after, their daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, was born.
Unfortunately, Love and Cobain’s relationship was also fraught with many problems. The couple frequently fought. Some accuse Courtney of being the reason the artist became addicted to drugs. When, at one point, she threatened to leave him, he attempted suicide. Doctors managed to save his life. However, the artist died on April 5, 1994, which shocked the music world. To this day, many unconfirmed theories surround his death.
Addiction and plastic surgeries
Courtney Love has often admitted to her struggles with addiction. She was known for her controversial behaviour and legal issues.
After her husband’s death, Courtney Love couldn’t pull herself together. She increasingly used drugs and neglected her daughter, leading to the court stripping her of parental rights.
The star's other addiction was cosmetic procedures, some of which she later regretted. "I got my old nose back. I hated my nose after the surgery; it looked like a little beak. Now it’s fixed. It looks like the one God gave me, so I’m happy I don’t have weird lips and an unnatural little nose. (...) I always thought I wouldn't regret anything in life. But I do. Drugs make fools of people," she wrote on her blog.
Threw a compact at Madonna
The incident at the MTV gala made front-page news. Kurtis "Kurt" Loder from MTV was interviewing Madonna before the awards ceremony. Suddenly, the singer was hit by an object. It turned out to be Courtney Love who threw her compact at Madonna. Her state suggested that she was drunk or under the influence of drugs.
Kurt Loder seized the opportunity and invited Courtney to the stage. She eagerly sat beside the journalist and took over the microphone without a hint of embarrassment.
