Courtney Love is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, whose career began in 1989 when she established the alternative rock band Hole. She would transition into acting in the mid-1990s, appearing in a lead role as Althea Leasure in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), which earned her numerous critical accolades, including a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress. She was also named best actress by various critics associations. In 2000, Love won the Best Actress award at Outfest for her performance in Julie Johnson. In addition to her film recognition, Love has been nominated (with Hole) for multiple Grammy Awards for their third studio album, Celebrity Skin (1998).
