Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 26, 2025 · Entertainment

The Unlikely Love Story: How Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne Became a Power Couple

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne became one of the most unlikely A-list power couples and endured all over the years despite the many challenges thrown their way (they are pictured in 2017)

The Turbulent Love Story of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne: A Decades-Long Odyssey of Passion, Addiction, and Devotion

In a shocking twist of fate, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has left us behind, leaving behind a legacy that will be forever etched in the annals of music history. But what's equally fascinating is the extraordinary love story he shared with his wife, Sharon Osbourne - a tale of passion, addiction, and devotion that spanned nearly five decades.

Meet the power couple who defied all odds to make their marriage work despite the countless challenges they faced along the way. Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's relationship was never a smooth sail, but it was precisely this rollercoaster ride of ups and downs that made their love story so captivating.

The couple remained devoted to each other over their nearly five decades together, standing by one another through Ozzy's addiction, infidelity and health difficulties (pictured in 2005)

Their romance began in 1979 when Sharon took over as Ozzy's solo manager after he was fired from Black Sabbath due to his unreliability and substance abuse. This marked the beginning of a beautiful - albeit complicated - friendship between the two, with Sharon eventually becoming Ozzy's partner in every sense of the word.

The Early Days: A Love-Hate Relationship

Sharon, just 18 at the time, had met Ozzy when Black Sabbath was considering signing with her father Don Arden's management firm. She confessed to being initially intimidated by Ozzy and his bandmates, describing them as "odd and hairy" in an interview with Dan Rather for AXS TV in 2017.

"I was like 'oh Lord look at them' because they were all odd and hairy," Sharon recalled. "I'd been used to dealing with artists who were American and they were really slick and put together and they smelt nice."

However, it wasn't until Sharon watched Black Sabbath's London show that night that she began to appreciate their unique appeal.

"When I saw how electric it was and how different, I was blown away!" Sharon exclaimed. "So that's when I became interested in Black Sabbath."

In 2017, Sharon said she was 'nervous' of Ozzy at first, but his sense of humour eventually won her over - which she credits for keeping them together (they are pictured in 1985)

From Manager to Partner: The Birth of Their Romance

In 1980, as Ozzy struggled with his addiction and Sharon navigated the complex world of rock 'n' roll management, their professional relationship blossomed into something more.

"We were working together and it was in 1980 that we started," Sharon revealed. "We were working together and it just became something else."

When the couple tied the knot in 1982, Sharon told how they had 'nothing', with Ozzy struggling financially after being fired from his band (they are pictured in 2000)

Ozzy, for his part, couldn't resist Sharon's charms, attributing her infectious laugh and sense of humor to drawing him in.

"Sharon is like my soulmate," Ozzy gushed on The Osbournes podcast in 2024. "Sometimes I love her, sometimes I don't love her, sometimes I'm angry with her, sometimes I'm crazy about her, sometimes I'm very jealous of her... But through it all, at the end of the day, I love her more than anything in the world."

The Ups and Downs: Addiction, Infidelity, and Health Woes

Despite their difficulties, Ozzy has described Sharon as his 'soulmate' and said he believes they were always meant to be together (they are pictured in 2007)

Their marriage was not without its share of drama, with Ozzy's addiction and infidelity testing their relationship on numerous occasions. In 2016, Sharon discovered that Ozzy had been cheating on her with his hair stylist Michelle Pugh, prompting her to take a devastating overdose and temporarily leaving their marriage.

However, in a remarkable display of resilience, Sharon chose to forgive Ozzy and work towards rebuilding their trust.

"I was still in love with him," Sharon told thescholarlynote.com. "I couldn't imagine my life without him, so I decided to give our relationship another chance."

One of the couple's most trying moments was when Sharon discovered Ozzy had been having an affair in 2016, leading her to take a drug overdose (they are pictured in 2017)

The Final Years: A Bittersweet Farewell

In his final years, Ozzy faced numerous health challenges, including a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2020 and several major surgeries.

Despite these setbacks, Sharon remained steadfastly by his side, nursing him through the tough times. Their love story culminated in a poignant farewell concert on July 5, where Ozzy took to the stage for one last time with his Black Sabbath bandmates.

However, she publicly forgave him months later, admitting she was still in love with him and couldn't imagine her life without him, while Ozzy shared his regret (they are pictured in 2020)

A Legacy of Love

As we bid farewell to the Prince of Darkness himself, it's impossible not to be moved by the extraordinary love story he shared with Sharon Osbourne. Their relationship was a testament to the power of true love and the unwavering commitment that only comes from two people who truly understand each other.

In a statement released on July 22, Ozzy's family remembered their beloved patriarch as "a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend" who will be deeply missed by fans around the world.

Ozzy and Sharon tied the knot on July 4, 1982, in Hawaii and welcomed three children during their marriage - Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39

Rest in peace, Ozzy. May your legacy live on through the countless lives you touched with your music and your love story with Sharon Osbourne.

They documented their life throughout the 2000s on their reality show, The Osbournes, though their eldest daughter Aimee (not pictured) chose not to feature on the series

In Ozzy's final years of life, Sharon remained steadfastly by his side and went to nurse him through several major health issues, including his Parkinson's struggles (pictured in 2020)

Sharon appeared by his side at his Back To The Beginning concert on July 5, which saw Ozzy take to the stage for one last time for his farewell show, just weeks before his death