Osbournes

The Osbournes refers to the Osbourne family, led by Ozzy Osbourne (born John Michael Osbourne, 1946, English heavy metal singer and former Black Sabbath frontman) and his wife Sharon Osbourne (born 1952, American media personality and manager). The couple’s children are Jack Osbourne (born 1985) and Kelly Osbourne (born 1984), with daughter Aimee Osbourne (born 1983) who largely stays out of the public eye. The term Osbournes is commonly used to denote the family as a public figure.

The Osbournes is also the title of a reality television series that aired on MTV starting in 2002. The show offered a candid look at daily life in the family’s Beverly Hills home, focusing on Ozzy’s offstage moments, Sharon’s management of his career, and the siblings’ teenage experiences. It was noted for its unfiltered humor and relatable domestic scenes. The program won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2002, helping popularize the era’s celebrity reality shows.

Following the show, the Osbournes remained in the public eye, with Sharon pursuing television work and music management, and Ozzy continuing his music career. Jack and Kelly also pursued media projects and public appearances. The Osbournes brand extended into various ventures, contributing to the early-2000s wave of celebrity-led reality entertainment.