Courtney Love Reveals She Has a “Friend With Benefits”

Courtney Love has a new flame in her life.

The legendary musician Courtney Love, who is the mother of Frances Bean Cobain (aged 32), Kurt Cobain’s daughter, has spoken about her current romantic situation and expressed thoughts on feelings of jealousy.

Courtney expressed during the June 11th episode of Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud that she has two friends. One friend was rising in the art world when they became acquainted, and he has since achieved great success, which makes her extremely proud. Another friend she met as the latter was on her way up, and now she’s far more successful than Courtney will ever be – a fact that also brings her joy.

The sixty-year-old delved into the topic of romantic jealousy, specifically mentioning the individual they have been dating.

She confided, “I’m quite open-minded and free in my relationships. The individual I often engage in romantic activities with shares similar views, making us more like friends with additional benefits.

Courtney, who was Kurt’s wife from 1992 until his passing in 1994, chose not to disclose the identity of her recent, less formal companion.

“I don’t like talking about them,” she explained, “because there’s jealousy around that person.”

As a die-hard fan, I’ve always been captivated by the enigmatic charm of the actress from Sons of Anarchy. Rumors swirl around her past relationships with Edward Norton and Billy Corgan, but what truly intrigues me is her profound connection to music. She once confessed that she penned Hole’s iconic song “Doll Parts” as a tribute to her late husband from Nirvana, pouring her raw emotions of jealousy into those lyrics during the early days of their romance. It’s this powerful story behind the music that continues to draw me in.

Courtney posted on Instagram (which has since been deleted) in 2020, as reported by Rolling Stone. She stated that she had to jot down most of the song lyrics on her arm using a Sharpie marker because she ran out of paper, and people were knocking on the door while she was writing it. Approximately an hour later, the song was played for the first time at the Virgin megastore in Boston. The song was about a boy whose band had recently left town; we’d been romantically involved, but I learned he was seeing two other girls as well.

She remarked, “That was my method of expressing ‘If you don’t pick me, you’re missing out on all the passion, rage, and love I have for you.’

Keep reading for more stars who have tried their hand at having friends with benefits…

In real life, just like the storylines in their movies “No Strings Attached” and “Friends With Benefits,” Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis initially followed a similar path. However, they managed to achieve the fairy-tale ending that only happens on screen.

In an interview on the “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast in 2018, Kunis explained that years after filming That ’70s Show, the cast reunited at the 2012 Golden Globes and decided to hang out since they were both single and trustworthy. However, she confessed that weeks into their casual arrangement, she started developing genuine feelings for her partner.

Three months elapsed and we started cohabiting, she shared during her 2016 interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Six months afterward, we were already married and had a child. In essence, neither of us seemed to have waited for the end of either one of our films before making such big steps.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share this fascinating tidbit: Dyan Cannon, whose romantic past boasts of iconic figures like Cary Grant and Johnny Carson, confided in People at the 2025 Hollywood Beauty Awards that she’s had the privilege of knowing extraordinary men. She hinted, with a sparkle in her eyes, that there are more extraordinary encounters yet to unfold in her life.

She explained that she isn’t merely seeing a unique individual; instead, she’s dating multiple exceptional men. Furthermore, she admitted to having some friends who provide benefits, affirming, “Yes, I do.

As it turns out, I’ve always found Fran Drescher utterly captivating. Despite parting ways with my ex-husband Peter Jacobson after two decades of marriage back in 1999, he later revealed his sexual orientation as gay. Interestingly enough, the closest relationship I can entertain with other gentlemen is a casual one, given my current situation.

At a screening of the film “The Friend” in March 2025, she clarified, “I’ve got a small change-up,” she told Page Six. “I’m Fran Drescher. Any thoughts?

From 2008 onwards, the former star of “Friends” reciprocated support for actress Lizzy Caplan, as she had previously supported him.

In his 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry shared that he had a six-year relationship with a woman who is now famous for her role in Mean Girls. Initially, their relationship started casually as “friends with benefits.” Although they almost got engaged at some point, they eventually parted ways in 2012.

Ever since our heart-wrenching separation, I often find myself lost in thoughts, imagining how different life would be now. If only I had asked her to marry me then, we’d probably have two beautiful children running around and a cozy home filled with laughter and love. But alas, fate had other plans for us, and the world was left without the brilliant mind of Perry, who tragically passed away in 2023 due to acute ketamine effects.

Here is the tale of a wonderful woman seeking companionship, following the passing of her husband, John Kappas, in 2002.

In an interview on Today in 2015, California-born Florence Henderson spoke about her romance with a person from Florida. She likened their relationship to the movie Same Time, Next Year (1978). Although she isn’t sure about remarrying, she shared that she cherishes companionship.

At a small gathering, Sonja Morgan is sure to add excitement, and it seems that was exactly what wealthy entrepreneur Tom D’Agostino was looking for. Prior to his marriage with Luann de Lesseps and brief fling with Ramona Singer, the CEO engaged in a casual relationship with Morgan.

In 2016, a cast member from The Real Housewives of New York told TopMob News, “Since we both had significant others at the time, as people our age often do, we found ourselves in a middle ground.” They were both in their 50s, so it was like…it just was what it was. But it was a mutually agreed upon, discreet arrangement.

Initially, upon discovering his connections with Singer and de Lesseps, she exclaimed, “Wow, this is quite astonishing! Could it be that he has an affinity for the ‘Housewives’?

Before becoming known for swimming with Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper used to spend time in shallow waters when he was an 18-year-old intern at the Philadelphia Daily News. In his past, this future Oscar winner dated his high school best friend Deborah Landes.

In a 1993 essay I penned down, I expressed that the foundation of our remarkable friendship lies in our inherent nature to be each other’s best friends. To clarify, when people inquire about us dating, it seems unusual, even bizarre. Yet, from an outsider’s perspective, we might appear as though we are a couple – boyfriend and girlfriend, if you will. However, the truth is, our bond transcends romantic labels, making us simply the best of friends.

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