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Kathleen Hanna
Also known as Julie Ruin
Career
Active 1989 – present
Biography
About Kathleen Hanna
Kathleen Hanna is an American musician and a pioneering figure in the feminist punk riot grrrl movement. She has been active since 1989 and is known for her work as a songwriter and zine writer. As the lead singer of Bikini Kill in the early-to-mid-1990s, she helped define a raw, politically charged sound. Later, she fronted the electronic rock band Le Tigre, and since 2010, she has recorded as Julie Ruin. Hanna is married to Adam Horovitz, also known as Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys. She is bisexual, with brown hair and hazel eyes, and maintains a real, natural look. Her career spans 37 years, and she continues to influence new generations of musicians. She has a strong following on Instagram, where she shares her life and work.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1989-present (started around 20 years old; 37 years active)
- Birthplace
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 256k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What are the key phases of Kathleen Hanna's music career?
She led the feminist punk band Bikini Kill in the early-to-mid-1990s, then fronted the electronic rock band Le Tigre in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and has recorded as Julie Ruin since 2010.
What is notable about Kathleen Hanna's personal life?
She is married to fellow musician Adam Horovitz, also known as Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys.
Did you know
- Kathleen Hanna has been active in music since 1989, starting around age 20, and has been active for 37 years.
- She is married to Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) of the Beastie Boys, connecting two major alternative music acts.
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