Sharon Osbourne’s Rarely Seen Eldest Daughter Lived through ‘Dark Environments’ – Inside Her Life
|Sharon Osbourne | Aimee Osbourne | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/aro_officialmusic
- Aimee Osbourne, the oldest daughter of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, has been leading a quiet life, unlike her famous parents and siblings.
- As a teenager, she consciously chose not to join her family’s reality show and never looked back.
- Today, she is making a name for herself as she walks in her father’s footsteps.
Sharon, Kelly, Ozzy, Aimee, and Jack Osbourne at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards on February 23, 2000 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Aimee Osbourne was born in 1983 in London and spent her childhood alternating between the serene English countryside and the vibrant West Coast of America. Despite the eccentricity that surrounded her at home, she always felt a sense of love and care. Aimee even admitted to being an introverted child in a family known for their extroverted personalities.
Aimee and Sharon Osbourne at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, 2002 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
She often found herself taking on the role of the controller, a role that seemed to come naturally to her. She found the indulgent and dramatic behavior of others to be frivolous. Her introverted nature also made navigating the social circles she was part of challenging.
In England, she grappled with feelings of guilt associated with her affluent background, and inviting school friends over was a challenge due to her father’s infamous reputation. At the dawn of the 2000s, when reality television was beginning to gain traction, the Osbournes were already well-known.
Sharon and Aimee Osbourne at the 21st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 13, 2006 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Ozzy, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, and his wife Sharon, a renowned and revered manager of rock acts, were familiar faces in the entertainment industry. However, when MTV proposed a reality show to the family, Aimee, discovering her identity amidst the chaos of family life, found the idea unappealing.
Aimee Osbourne at the “Honey” New York premiere on November 24, 2003 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
She wanted to shield herself and her impressionable younger siblings from the public eye. Despite her concerns, the family decided to go ahead with the show. Her parents’ decision to broadcast their daily lives on television did not sit well with her, and it caused Aimee to fall into depression. She left school, moved out of her home, and sought therapy while immersing herself in a variety of pop psychology books.
Aimee Osbourne at the Smirnoff Ice & Endeavor Talent Agency pre-party for the MTV Movie Awards on May 31, 2002 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
She believes her fascination with psychology helped her navigate her experiences and overcome the challenging times. Her family proceeded without her, becoming a global phenomenon as they documented their family dynamics for everyone. The show, which ran for four seasons, gave the family a peculiar kind of notoriety that persists to this day.
Aimee Osbourne during the Stella McCartney Los Angeles Store Opening on September 28, 2003 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Aimee later confessed during an interview, “I’ve lived through a lot of dark environments one way or another while growing up.” These experiences profoundly impacted her songwriting, with melancholy becoming a recurring theme in her music. Years later, Aimee is an established artist following in her father’s footsteps, but her style is notably different.
Aimee and Ozzy Osbourne during TCA July 2003 Cable Press Tour on July 8, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
She is the lead singer of her band ARO, initials for Aimee Rachel Osbourne. Her style is meditative and moody, depicting raw emotions, and she has gained a significant following.
In an interview in 2015, Aimee shared that she had found forgiveness and acceptance through psychotherapy over time. At that point, she lived independently in Los Angeles and mentioned that her relationship with her family had improved significantly.
Aimee Osbourne during the 10th Annual Race to Erase MS on May 9, 2003 in Century City, California | Source: Getty Images
She revealed that she had forged a close bond with her parents, although her relationship with her siblings was somewhat distant. She admitted that while there wasn’t much ease in their relationship, there was acceptance. She added, “Do we socialize? No.”
When asked how she would handle fame if it came through her music, Aimee expressed that she was prepared for any outcome, having learned to live life on her own terms. She observed that those who often complain about the downsides of fame are the ones who sought it out in the first place.
Aimee Osbourne during the Playstation 2 Hosts the Movieline Young Hollywood Awards on May 4, 2003 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
She shared an anecdote about her mother complaining about the paparazzi, stating, “I tell her that she could have worn a beanie, but of course she never does. She loves it – it’s how she chooses to connect with people.” She added that while her mother enjoyed the attention, she preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
In a separate interview in 2020, Aimee discussed her decision to stay out of the spotlight, despite her family’s fame. “I had grown up around a pretty well-known dad and I still always valued my privacy within that family,” she explained. She expressed her desire to develop as an individual, rather than being always remembered for being a teenager.
Aimee Osbourne at the TEN – GM Rocks Award Season With Cars, Stars and Fashion on February 24, 2004 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
She felt that her decision aligned with her future aspirations and was right for her, even though the rest of her family had chosen a different path. Aimee also shared her reasons for not participating in the reality show at 15.
She also shared that another reason for not being on reality television as a teenager was the constant scrutiny, stating, “Everywhere you went people wanted to know everything, and that when you’re growing up that can be kind of intimidating. Nobody at fifteen wants anybody to see how goofy their parents are.”
Sharon and Aimee Osbourne attend PRISM : Andy Warhol Black & White on June 4, 2010 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
For young Aimee, it was not her aspiration to let everything out there at such a young age. She firmly stated, “It was like a typical concern combined with kind of an inner knowing that this is absolutely not for me.”
Sharon and Aimee Osbourne seen on January 8, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Sharon and Aimee Osbourne seen on January 8, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Recently, the singer, who rarely publicly appeared with her family, was spotted in Los Angeles with her mother, Sharon. In 2018, Sharon expressed regret over Aimee’s decision to leave home at 16 due to the filming of their reality show. She shared, “She was happy, but it broke my heart when she moved.”
While Aimee generally keeps a low profile, she shares updates on her Instagram page from time to time. Her posts often garner a lot of attention, with fans leaving comments like “Eyes of Sharon,” “Beautiful,” and “Angel face.”
In one post, she shared a carousel of two photos, one from her childhood and a more recent one. Fans were quick to draw comparisons, with comments such as “You look just like your mama,” “Definitely a mini me of your dad,” and “Looking like Ozzie young photo.”
Aimee Osbourne from a post dated February 23, 2022 | Source: Instagram/aro_officialmusic
Today, Aimee Osbourne remains a figure of intrigue, a woman who chose to step away from the limelight to find her own path. Her journey depicts the power of self-discovery and the courage to forge one’s path, even when it leads away from the familiar.