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Formed Band Hole

Founded the alternative rock band Hole, establishing herself in the punk and grunge scene. The band's raw sound and her confrontational stage presence began attracting attention in underground music circles.

Live Through This Success

Released Hole's breakthrough album 'Live Through This' to critical acclaim and commercial success, coinciding tragically with Kurt Cobain's death. Her widowhood and the album's success made her a major figure in alternative rock.

Acting Breakthrough Larry Flynt

Earned critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 'The People vs. Larry Flynt.' This demonstrated her versatility and expanded her celebrity beyond music.

Celebrity Skin Commercial Peak

Hole's 'Celebrity Skin' album achieved platinum status and mainstream success. Combined with her acting career and inheritance from Cobain's estate, she reached peak fame and wealth.

Legal and Drug Troubles

Faced multiple arrests, rehab stints, and lost custody of her daughter Frances Bean Cobain. These personal struggles damaged her career momentum, though her wealth remained substantial from Nirvana royalties.

Solo Album Nobody's Daughter

Released 'Nobody's Daughter' to mixed reviews and moderate sales. While still relevant in alternative music circles, her peak commercial and cultural moment had passed.

Documentary and Retrospectives

Experienced a critical reappraisal with documentaries about the 90s alternative scene and recognition of Hole's influence on female-fronted rock. Her legacy as a pioneering woman in grunge was reassessed positively.

Alternative Music Icon Status

Recognized as an influential figure in alternative rock and a pioneer for women in the genre, though no longer actively recording. Her wealth stems primarily from Nirvana royalties and her own catalog. While she remains well-known in music circles and pop culture, her mainstream relevance is tied to her 90s legacy and connection to Kurt Cobain.