Kelly Osbourne is pushing back against online critics who have made hurtful comments regarding her appearance, particularly in light of her recent struggles following the death of her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. In a heartfelt Instagram clip that has since been deleted, Kelly called out those questioning her health and insinuating she may be unwell due to her noticeable weight loss.
“To the people who keep thinking they’re being funny and mean by writing comments like ‘Are you ill,’ or ‘Get off Ozempic, you don’t look right,’ my dad just died, and I’m doing the best that I can,” she stated, emphasizing that her family is her priority during this difficult time. Kelly’s message was clear: she chooses to share the positive aspects of her life rather than the painful ones, and she urged critics to be more compassionate.
Kelly’s mother, Sharon Osbourne, stood by her daughter’s side during an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Sharon echoed Kelly’s sentiments, acknowledging the profound impact of losing Ozzy on her daughter’s well-being, saying, “She’s lost her daddy; she can’t eat right now.”
At 41, Kelly has been vocal about her ongoing battle with body image issues, a topic she was first introduced to at a young age when she appeared on the family’s reality show, “The Osbournes.” In past interviews, she revealed the relentless scrutiny she faced regarding her weight, expressing frustration at how her body image was often more heavily criticized than her struggles with addiction and mental health.
Recalling her experiences, Kelly once recounted how, during her pregnancy with her son Sid, now three, she chose to isolate herself for fear of being ridiculed for gaining weight. “I gained 100 lbs.,” she explained, attributing her decision to stay indoors to the negative commentary she had witnessed directed at other celebrities like Jessica Simpson. The fear of judgment propelled her to avoid the public eye, allowing her instead to create cherished memories with her father.
During that time, she and Ozzy engaged in various bonding activities, from playing games to working out together, as both were focused on health and wellness in their own ways. Reflecting on their time together, Kelly noted that those moments were invaluable, even amidst the challenges she faced.
As she navigates this period of grief and public scrutiny, her candidness about her struggles serves as both a plea for empathy and a reminder of the complexities surrounding body image and mental health in the realm of celebrity culture.
