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See Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain’s Best Mother-Daughter Red Carpet Appearances

When it comes to mother-daughter duos, there is perhaps no one quite as cool as Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain—and we’ve got the red carpet pictures to prove it. Ever since Cobain made her public debut at the 1993 Video Music Awards at just 1-years-old, on the hip of the slip-dressed rocker, the pair have been a frequent duo on the carpet. Back in Cobain’s adolescence, they set would pop-up at kid-friendly premieres dressed in their casual best (jeans and a tank for Cobain, boho-chic dresses and maxi-skirts for Love). Since then, the duo has embraced a more goth-leaning aesthetic, with an emphasis on witch-like dresses and dark lipstick. Here, a look back at the pair’s best red carpet moments.

by Lauren McCarthy
May 12, 2019 2:00 pm
1993 MTV Video Music Awards

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Courtney Love and daughter Frances Bean Cobain at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards at in Los Angeles, California.

"The Grinch" Los Angeles Premiere

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain during “The Grinch” Los Angeles Premiere at Universal City Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, United States.

The 44th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Party

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Courtney Love dressed in a slouchy white satin dress and matching hat poses with daughter Frances Bean.

"Charlie's Angels" Los Angeles Premiere

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Courtney Love & Daughter Frances Bean Cobain arrive at an awards show in matching colorful slip dresses.

"Pearl Harbor" Hawaii Premiere - Arrivals

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Courtney Love & Daughter Frances Bean Cobain attend a movie premiere, again matching in black dresses and festive jewelry.

American Idol Finale: Results Show - Arrivals

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain arrive at the American Idol Finale: Results Show held at the Kodak Theatre on May 25, 2005 in Hollywood, California.

Mercedes-Benz Fall 2006 L.A. Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios - Collection Bebe - Front Row and Backstage

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain at the Mercedes-Benz Fall 2006 L.A. Fashion Week in Culver City, California.

Kay Jewelers Celebrity Retreat Produced by Backstage Creations at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards - Day 2

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain in Kay Jewelers Celebrity Retreat Produced by Backstage Creations at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.

Premiere of "Aquamarine" - Arrivals

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Courtney Love and daughter Frances Bean Cobain attend the Aquamarine premiere in Los Angeles.

Gianni and Donatella Versace Receive The Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award - Arrivals

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain attend a Versace event in California.

Trunk Show for Claire LaFaye Hosted by Tracey Ross and Courtney Love - March 23, 2006

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love pose together at an event space.

Mercedes-Benz Fall 2006 L.A. Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios - Day 5 - Arrivals

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Courtney Love and daughter Frances Bean Cobain are seen together during Mercedez Benz Fashion Week.

HBO Documentary Films Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck Sundance Premiere & Party - 2015 Park City

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Frances Bean Cobain and musician Courtney Love attend the HBO documentary films Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck Sundance premiere on January 24, 2015 in Park City, Utah.

Los Angeles Premiere OF HBO Documentary Films' "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck" - Arrivals

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love attend the premiere of HBO Documentary Films’ “Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck” at the Egyptian Theatre on April 21, 2015 in Hollywood, California.

Liberatum 'Women In Creativity' Series: In Conversation With Courtney Love

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Courtney Love and daughter Frances Bean Cobain attend a special In Conversation event with Courtney Love as part of the Liberatum ‘Women in Creativity’ series presented by St Martins Lane on March 21, 2016 in London, England.

LOVE Magazine and Marc Jacobs LFW Party at Loulou's

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Frances Bean Cobainand Courtney Love attend LOVE Magazine and Marc Jacobs LFW Party to celebrate LOVE 16.5 collector’s issue of LOVE and Berlin 1989 at Loulou’s on September 19, 2016 in London, England.

Christopher Bailey And Jefferson Hack Celebrate The Launch Of The Burberry And Dazed Cover Featuring Jean Campbell

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain attend the launch party hosted by Christopher Bailey and Jefferson Hack to celebrate the Burberry and Dazed cover featuring Jean Campbell at Makers House on September 20, 2016 in London, England.

Buro 24/7 Fashion Forward Initiative - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2016

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love attend Buro 24/7 Fashion Forward Initiative as part of Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2016 at Hotel Ritz on September 30, 2016 in Paris, France.

Givenchy : Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love attends the Givenchy show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017on October 2, 2016 in Paris, France.

Chanel : Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love attend the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017 on October 4, 2016 in Paris, France.

5th Annual Hilarity For Charity Variety Show - Arrivals

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain attend the 5th Annual Hilarity For Charity Variety Show at Hollywood Palladium on October 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

"Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala - Arrivals

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love attend the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain attend KENZO presents La Collection Memento N°2 with a traditional Japanese Kagura performance during Paris Fashion Week,

Saint Laurent : Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018

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Frances Bean Cobain and Courtney Love attends the Saint Laurent show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on September 26, 2017 in Paris, France. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Other Peoples Children Launch And Store Opening

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Courtney Love, Jeremy Scott, and Frances Bean Cobain attend ‘Other Peoples Children launch and store opening’ at Other Peoples Children on March 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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