Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne is known not only as the daughter of rock musician Ozzy Osbourne and TV presenter Sharon Osbourne. She has built her own career in television, released music, taken part in fashion projects and has repeatedly caught the public’s attention with her unusual looks. She rose to fame through the reality show The Osbournes, in which viewers were given a glimpse into her family’s everyday life. Later, Kelly established herself as a television presenter, a guest on entertainment programmes and a designer.

Her career was not without its challenges: she spoke openly about difficult periods in her life, her relationships with her family and the pressures of being in the public eye. Nevertheless, Kelly managed to move beyond the image of a rebel from a famous rock family and carve out her own niche in the entertainment industry.

In this article, we’ll explore her biography and the key stages of her career, discuss her education and her relationships with her parents and siblings, and take a look at her new image.

Biography

Kelly Osbourne was born on 27 October 1984 in Westminster, London. Her childhood was far from typical: due to her father’s touring commitments, Kelly moved house frequently, spent a great deal of time on the road, and lived in more than 20 homes across the UK and the US.

Education

As a child, Kelly attended several private schools in England, including Pipers Corner School. Due to the constant relocations associated with Ozzy Osbourne’s touring schedule, she frequently changed schools.

Kelly gained much of her professional experience directly within the entertainment industry, having begun her public career whilst still a teenager.

Parents

Kelly’s father is the legendary British rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, lead vocalist of Black Sabbath and a successful solo artist. His life on tour largely shaped his daughter’s childhood. Following the release of "The Osbournes", viewers came to know Ozzy not only as a musician, but also as a family man. He died on 22 July 2025 at the age of 76.

Kelly’s mother is Sharon Osbourne, a television presenter, music manager and entrepreneur. She played a key role in managing Ozzy’s career and later became a well-known television personality in her own right. In "The Osbournes", Sharon was portrayed not only as her famous husband’s manager, but also as someone who tried to keep the family together amidst a chaotic lifestyle and constant media attention.

Siblings

Kelly’s older sister, Aimee Osbourne, was born in 1983. Unlike the rest of the family, Aimee declined to appear on "The Osbournes" and chose to keep her private life away from reality television. She later pursued a career in music, performing under the name ARO.

Jack Osbourne, Kelly’s younger brother, was born in 1985. He also rose to fame thanks to the family’s reality show, and subsequently worked on television programmes related to travel and paranormal phenomena. In 2026, Jack spoke publicly about how Kelly was coping with changes in her personal life and how his sister had focused on raising her son.

Relationships between the family members varied. Aimee chose a more private lifestyle, whilst Kelly and Jack grew up in the public eye.

As well as Aimee and Jack, Kelly has a half-brother and half-sister – Louis Osbourne and Jessica Osbourne, Ozzy’s children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.

Kelly also had an unofficial ‘adopted’ brother, Robert Marcato, whom Sharon and Ozzy took in following the death of Marcato’s mother.

Personal life

Kelly Osbourne’s personal life has long been part of her public image: from a young age, she has been accustomed to journalists discussing her relationships, family conflicts and life changes. However, following the birth of her son, Kelly began to speak less about her loved ones and did not immediately introduce her child to the public.

Following the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, in July 2025, Kelly had to cope with several difficult changes at once. Due to severe stress and grief, she lost a great deal of weight and became very thin.

In an interview, she explained that returning to England and living close to her son was helping her to gradually adjust to her new circumstances.

When I moved back to the U.K., I finally felt like me again.

Ex-partner

In 2022, Kelly began dating Sid Wilson, a musician and member of the band Slipknot, whom she had known for a long time before their relationship began – since 1999. In July 2025, the couple announced their engagement, but they never made it to the altar: in 2026, Kelly and Sid split up.

Children

Sidney – the son of Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson, born in November 2022. The news of the baby’s arrival came to light in January 2023, when Sharon Osbourne spoke about her grandson on The Talk. At the time, Kelly asked that details about her son not be rushed into the public eye: she wanted to decide for herself when she would be ready to share family photos and news.

Later, Kelly began occasionally sharing photos of Sidney on social media and talking about motherhood in interviews. She said that the birth of her son had changed her life and that she enjoyed raising a child in a musical family.

Career

Kelly Osbourne began building her career whilst still a teenager, and her first step towards fame was not music, but a family reality TV show. In 2002, MTV aired "The Osbournes", in which Kelly appeared alongside her father Ozzy Osbourne, her mother Sharon Osbourne and her brother Jack. Viewers were struck by her feisty personality, sense of humour and flamboyant style. The show became an international hit and brought the family widespread fame beyond the music world.

That same year, Kelly tried her hand at music. Her debut album, "Shut Up", was released in 2002, and in 2003 she recorded a cover of Black Sabbath’s "Changes" with her father. The duet reached number one in the UK singles chart. In 2005, the singer released her second album, "Sleeping in the Nothing", in which she moved away from a punk-rock sound towards synth-pop.

Her music career was not her sole focus: Kelly gradually shifted her attention to television, fashion and other projects.

Television and entertainment programmes

In 2009, Kelly came third in the American programme "Dancing with the Stars", where she partnered professional dancer Louis van Amstel. She later became a co-presenter on E!’s "Fashion Police", a programme that discussed celebrities’ outfits and red-carpet events. She also took part in "Project Runway Junior" and "Australia’s Got Talent". Her work in television helped her establish herself in the industry on her own merits, rather than simply as the daughter of a famous musician.

Fashion

Fashion has become another key aspect of her career. Kelly has repeatedly changed the colour and style of her hair, appeared at fashion events and collaborated with brands. Her looks have often been discussed in the press: from her bold punk experiments at the start of her career to more understated, yet still instantly recognisable, appearances. Following Kelly’s appearance at London Fashion Week, her unusual hairstyle was the subject of much discussion, provoking a mixed reaction from the public.

Other areas of work

Over the years, Kelly has also worked as a voice actress, appeared in documentaries and reality TV programmes, written books and worked as a presenter. Her career has not followed a straight path: music releases have alternated with television contracts, fashion projects and breaks related to her personal life. It is precisely this versatility that has allowed her to remain in the public eye even after The Osbournes came to an end.

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