Aimee Osbourne is the eldest child of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, but unlike her famous parents and siblings, she has always opted to stay out of the media glare
Ozzy Osbourne’s rarely seen children now and reason they stayed out of limelight(Image: Corbis via Getty Images)
Unlike her celebrity parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and her siblings Kelly and Jack, Aimee Osbourne has steadfastly maintained a low profile, avoiding the limelight.
Her father and Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy, passed away on July 22 as his family confirmed the heartbreaking news with an official statement.
In the heartbreaking statement, Ozzy’s family said: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
Aimee decided to stay out of the limelight at the age of 16(Image: WireImage)
Ozzy’s passing occurred just weeks following Black Sabbath’s final farewell performance. The 76 year old rocker had been battling Parkinson’s disease since his diagnosis in 2019.
The Osbournes burst into our living rooms in 2002, offering MTV audiences an inside look at the chaotic household of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s children, Kelly, 39, and Jack, 38. Yet many viewers remained unaware that Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy had another offspring – Aimee, now 41.
Whilst her younger siblings embraced the celebrity status that came with The Osbournes’ popularity, Aimee chose anonymity, leaving the family residence at 16 when they embarked on their reality television journey.
Aimee is the older sister to Kelly and Jack(Image: Getty Images)
“I’m not some weirdo depressed daughter that’s afraid of the world and locks herself in her room all day; I just didn’t choose to do the show,” Aimee has openly stated on American television.
“I want to be a singer, and I felt if I’d stayed with the Osbournes and done the whole thing I would have been typecast right away. [Mum] was hurt and we definitely had a tough time with disagreements. I’m more reserved and my private life is very important.”
Aimee made the bold decision to step out of the spotlight at just 16, as her family’s reality show began filming, a move that Sharon Osbourne has since expressed regret over.
Aimee regularly posts on updates on her Instagram(Image: @aro_officialmusic/Instagram)
Now 41, Aimee seems to be opening up more about her personal life, often sharing updates on her musical projects via Instagram.
This June, Aimee was seen leaving a Manchester hotel alongside Wes Leavins from the band Bridgette Calls Me Baby, sparking rumours of a new romance while the band tours the UK.
Last year, she marked a significant milestone in her career with an emotional Instagram post, reflecting on her first recording session at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. She encouraged her fans to keep pushing forward despite a year filled with ‘heartbreak and twists and turns’.
Aimee is no longer close to her sister Kelly(Image: @aro_officialmusic/Instagram)
Under the moniker ARO, Aimee released her latest song, Siren, in collaboration with Fjora Music in November 2024. Her debut single, Raining Gold, was launched in 2015.
Aimee has openly shared her desire to have stayed at home longer, and Sharon has revealed the pain she felt when her eldest daughter moved out.
Sharon, 72, opened up about her daughter’s aversion to the limelight on The Talk in 2018, revealing: “She felt too that she didn’t want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea – it was appalling to her,” and added with regret, “And so she left at 16 and I regret every day that she did. It broke my heart when she moved.”
Thelma Riley with her and Ozzy’s three children(Image: mirrorpix)
While Aimee continues to pursue her musical dreams, her relationship with sister Kelly has unfortunately deteriorated over time.
Speaking frankly in a 2021 interview, Kelly confirmed their estrangement on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, saying: “We don’t talk,” and explained: “We’re just really different. She doesn’t understand me and I don’t understand her.”
This followed Aimee’s own reflections on their sibling dynamic back in 2015 during an interview with The Independent, where she admitted: “I wouldn’t say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance. Do we socialise? No.”
Ozzy also had three children from his first marriage to Thelma Riley as the pair welcomed daughters Jessica and Louis.
The music legend then adopted Thelma’s son Elliott. Each of the children have largely remained out of the public eye, avoiding the rock‑star spotlight and media glare.
Their low‑profile lives reflect a deliberate choice to stay private as Ozzy’s world of fame, controversy, and chaos unfolded around them.
Despite growing up amidst Black Sabbath tours and tabloid headlines, Jessica and Louis, along with adopted brother Elliott, have pursued ordinary paths, and Ozzy seldom discussed them in interviews, emphasising their right to privacy.
The decision to lead private lives has made them among the most mysterious members of his family, loved by their father from afar, but shielded from fame.
