As the defiant and rebellious daughter of rocker legend, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne has made quite a name for herself while growing up in the media spotlight. From her familial trademark of cursing on-camera to showcasing her nascent musical talents, Kelly has continued to live up to her last name, while making one for herself. Long before her days on the popular MTV reality series “The Osbournes” (2002-2004), Kelly was exposed to the prying eyes and flashing cameras of the press early in her childhood as she spent most of her childhood touring with her father during his prime. Unlike most conventional upbringings, Kelly grew accustomed to the fame her father’s career had ignited and learned to live in the chaos of the public eye. In 1995, a permanent move to Los Angeles resurrected Ozzy Osbourne as a metal icon, bringing even more attention to the family. And although seemingly dysfunctional, the Osbournes created unique family bonds over their years spent in the limelight. It was during MTV’s visit for “Cribs” (2000 - ) that Kelly and her family’s brash nature quickly caught the interest of the viewing public and the sensation of “The Osbournes” was created.
Documenting the lives of the entertaining and quirky foursome- dad Ozzy, mom Sharon, and brother Jack- led to instant stardom for Kelly, as her effortless ability to be brutally frank was welcomed by TV audiences everywhere. Boldly expressing her thoughts such as dislike for pop-sensation Christina Aguilera not only branded Kelly as the loud-mouthed and gutsy “reality” starlet, but she also kept ratings up with her wild antics. This along with her unique style helped propel Kelly’s subsequent recording and acting career.
In November 2002, Osbourne jumped at the opportunity to capitalize on her newfound celebrity by releasing a cover of Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach,” followed by her debut album titled “Shut Up!” This led Osbourne to one of her first film debuts in the family comedy “The Master of Disguise” (2002), where she was cast as a singer. Although her single was a hit, Her album was meagerly successful and later re-released as “Changes” in September 2003. Her album signified some tumultuous times she had endured including her mother Sharon’s, battle with cancer and her own experiences with drug rehabilitation. After extensive treatment, Kelly immersed herself in work and began working on her new album, due out in late 2004, which she has described to be more 80s pop with lots of synthesizers. Focused on aspirations to also be an actress, she traded her real-life character on “The Osbournes” for a scripted role on the new ABC teen drama, “Life as We Know It” (2004 - ), where she plays Deborah, an overweight and promiscuous high school student.
Osbourne's colorful, prgressive and often outrageous sense of style has made her a darling of the entertainment and fashion magazines, including landing her the cover of People Magazine’s “2003 Best Dressed” issue. A true individual, she has always experimented with her hair color ranging from dark black to purple with spikes, and has over a half dozen tattoos.
Profession(s):
singer, Actor
Sometimes Credited As:
Family
brother:Jack Osbourne (appeared with family in the MTV reality show, "The Osbournes")
brother:Robert Marcato (adopted by Sharon and Ozzy after his mother died)
father:Ozzy Osbourne (former member of the band, Black Sabbath; has had a successful solo career)
half-brother:Louis John Osbourne (born in 1975; mother, Thelma Riley)
half-sister:Jessica Hobbs (born January 20, 1972; mother, Thelma Riley)
mother:Sharon Osbourne (managed husband's solo career; appeared with family in the MTV reality show, "The Osbournes")
sister:Aimee Osbourne (opted not to appear with family in the reality show, "The Osbournes")
Companion(s)
Jarrod Gorbel
, Companion
, ```..indie rocker
Matty Derham
, Companion
, ```..bassist in the UK band, Fields; no longer together
Michael David
, Companion
, ```..guitarist for Clear Static; dating summer 2004; no longer together
2007 Will make her West End debut in "Chicago" playing the role of prison matron Mama Morton
2007 Hosted Radio 1's new 'teen zone' show, "Surgery," on Sunday nights in England
2006 Provided a voice for the animated film "Live Freaky Die Freaky"
2005 Released second album, "Sleeping in the Nothing" co-written and produced by legendary songwriter/former popstar, Linda Perry
2004 Made her scripted acting debut in the ABC drama "Doing It," based on the controversial young adult novel by Melvin Burgess
2004 Entered a rehab clinic in Malibu, to battle her addiction to painkillers
2003 Released "Changes," a recut version of her first album "Shut Up!" including a duet with father Ozzy on the title song
2002 Cast with her family in the MTV reality series "The Osbournes"
2002 Made her debut performance at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards, singing her remade rock version of "Papa Don't Preach,"
2002 Released first single, a cover of Madonna's 1986 hit "Papa Don't Preach"
2002 Released debut album "Shut up"