Kelly Osbourne Hits Back at ‘Cruelty’ Over Her Appearance at the Brit Awards

Rolling Stone Music

by Emily Zemler

March 2, 2026

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Kelly Osbourne has responded strongly to critics who judged her appearance at the 2026 Brit Awards, where she attended to honor her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, who was posthumously awarded a lifetime achievement honor. In an Instagram post, Kelly opened up about the intense public scrutiny she faced following her weight loss, which sparked rumors and speculation online. She expressed frustration at being forced to defend herself during what is already a deeply painful time in her life, calling out the “cruelty” of those who doubted her struggles and turned her private pain into gossip. Kelly’s comments come just months after her father’s death last July, which has left her and her family reeling. She revealed that she is still grappling with grief and has faced similar body-shaming in the past, including a now-deleted video where she addressed the insensitive speculation directly. Sharon Osbourne, Kelly’s mother and Ozzy’s

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Originally published on Rolling Stone Music on 3/2/2026