Aimee Osbourne Steps Into the Spotlight: Sisters United at Ozzy's Funeral
OSBOURNE SISTERS PUT FEUD ASIDE FOR DAD'S FINAL FAREWELL
In a heartwarming display of family unity, Ozzy Osbourne's rarely-seen daughter Aimee bravely stepped into the spotlight to pay her respects to her beloved father at his funeral procession this week. The emotional moment marked a rare public appearance for the 41-year-old, who has long shunned the limelight in favor of a private life.
As the Black Sabbath rocker's cortege made its way through Birmingham on Wednesday, Aimee and her estranged sister Kelly, 40, put aside their differences to mourn their father together. The pair were spotted walking side by side, hands clasped, as they led the procession with their mother Sharon.
Their emotional reunion was all the more poignant given the sisters' tumultuous relationship over the years. Aimee, who has always preferred to keep a low profile, famously refused to appear on the family's MTV reality show when she was just 16, citing her desire to protect herself from the glare of fame. Kelly, on the other hand, grew up in the public eye after starring alongside their parents and brother Jack on The Osbournes.
The sisters' complicated dynamic has been well-documented over the years, with Kelly admitting in a 2021 interview that they'd been estranged for a long time due to their vastly different personalities. "We don't talk," Kelly confessed on Dax Shepard's podcast Armchair Expert. "We're just really different. She doesn't understand me and I don't understand her."
Aimee, who has spoken publicly about her disdain for reality TV, shared with The Independent in 2015 that she and Kelly weren't exactly close. "I wouldn't say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance," she said. "Do we socialize? No." Despite their differences, the sisters' shared grief brought them together on Wednesday as they bid farewell to their father.
In a touching tribute to Ozzy, Aimee and Sharon held up their hands in a classic Black Sabbath gesture – a double peace sign that has become synonymous with the metal icon. The poignant moment was just one of many heartwarming displays of family love and devotion during the funeral procession.
But what's next for Aimee? Sources close to the family suggest she'll be making her TV comeback this year as part of a documentary about Ozzy's life, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now. The feature-length special, which was in production when Ozzy passed away on July 22, will reportedly air later this year and feature appearances from Aimee, Kelly, Jack, Sharon, and other major stars.
The documentary promises to be a deep dive into the life of the Black Sabbath legend, with exclusive interviews and unseen footage. And with Aimee set to appear alongside her family members, fans can expect an intimate look at the Osbourne clan's highs and lows over the years.
A TV insider told The Scholarly Note that Aimee was initially hesitant about appearing in the documentary but eventually came on board due to its "deep and emotive angle." It seems the 41-year-old has finally found a way to break cover – and what better time than during her father's tribute?
But before she stepped into the spotlight, Aimee had been keeping busy as the lead singer of pop band ARO. The group's first single, Raining Gold, was released in 2015, and Aimee has also made appearances on stage and screen – including a memorable turn in the MTV musical adaptation of Wuthering Heights back in 2003.
As for Ozzy's family, the legendary rocker leaves behind his wife Sharon, as well as three children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley: Louis, Jessica, and Eliot. Kelly, Jack, and Aimee are the Osbourne clan's other three offspring – each with their own unique stories and experiences growing up in the shadow of one of rock's most iconic families.
One thing is certain: Ozzy may be gone, but his legacy lives on through his family and music. And for Aimee, her brave decision to step into the spotlight during this difficult time will undoubtedly make for a fascinating addition to her father's life story – and perhaps even pave the way for a new chapter in her own career.
