Critics Label Kelly Osbourne ‘Cadaverous’ Amid Concerns Over Extreme Weight Loss
Friends and industry figures have expressed growing concern about Kelly Osbourne’s dramatic weight loss after recent public appearances in London and Los Angeles. Some people close to the family worry the change goes beyond grief following the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, last summer.
Public appearances and reactions
The concern intensified after Kelly and her mother, Sharon Osbourne, walked the stage at the BRIT Awards at the O2 on 28 February. Photographs from that night and a pre-Grammys appearance in Los Angeles in January prompted alarm among observers and music industry contacts.
Critics have described Kelly’s appearance as shockingly thin, with some using the word cadaverous. Those comments have fed a debate about extreme weight loss and whether she needs medical attention. Neither Kelly nor Sharon responded to new requests for comment from reporters.
Voices from the industry and family
A music industry source told Filmogaz.com they were stunned by recent images and believed Kelly looked unwell. A family friend who spoke to Page Six also said they were worried about both women.
Columnist Hadley Freeman noted the distressing sight of the two on stage and questioned why they were not receiving more support. The public reaction has been intense on social media and in tabloids.
Sharon Osbourne’s health history
Sharon, 73, has publicly discussed long-term struggles with weight. She has had a gastric band procedure and used weight-loss medication in the past.
She has said her weight once exceeded 230 pounds, roughly 16 stone. After stopping the diabetes drug Ozempic in 2023, she reported becoming very thin, falling below about 100 pounds, or seven stone. Family sources said Ozzy had urged her to stop treatments designed to reduce weight.
Possible influence on Kelly
Insiders suggest Kelly may have mirrored some of her mother’s behaviors after moving in with Sharon following Ozzy’s death. That theory remains speculative, but it reflects anxiety among those close to the family.
Kelly Osbourne’s past and recent comments
Kelly’s relationship with her body has been public for years. She was a teenager on MTV’s The Osbournes from 2002 to 2005 and faced persistent scrutiny over her appearance.
She has acknowledged undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in 2018. Kelly has denied using Ozempic. On the Scheananigans with Scheana Shay podcast, she said she lost baby weight after a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. She added that she “went a little bit too far” but stopped.
Family and living situation
Kelly lives on a farm in Iowa with her fiancé, Slipknot musician Sid Wilson, and their son, Sidney, who is three years old. Ozzy Osbourne is buried on the family’s 250-acre estate in Buckinghamshire.
Kelly’s response to criticism
After the recent scrutiny, Kelly posted a message on Instagram addressing public cruelty. She said attacking someone while they are grieving is harmful and urged for support instead of gossip.
Earlier, in Los Angeles, she told reporters she was not doing well. Friends and industry figures continue to call for privacy and care as the family processes their loss.
