Kelly Osbourne has expressed her joy at seeing her mother, Sharon Osbourne, experience a moment of happiness at her first red carpet appearance since the death of her father, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
A Dazzling Return to the Spotlight
The 73-year-old television personality made a stunning return to the public eye, attended by her supportive daughter, Kelly, 41, at a glitzy London event hosted by designer Rebecca Vallance. This marked a significant step for Sharon, who was married to Ozzy for 43 years before his passing from heart failure at his Buckinghamshire home on July 22.
Ozzy's death came just two weeks after he performed a farewell concert with his bandmates at Birmingham's Villa Park. The following morning, Kelly took to Instagram to share her feelings about the emotional evening, writing: 'I thought my mum looked beautiful and it was so nice to see her have a little fun! Thank you thank you thank you Rebecca we love you soooo much!'
An Evening in Good Spirits
Insiders at the event, as reported to The Daily Mail, noted that the mother-daughter duo were in 'good spirits' throughout the evening. They were seen enjoying rosé wine and prawn skewer canapés while spending much of their time chatting with the host, designer Rebecca Vallance.
On the red carpet, Sharon clutched tightly onto Kelly's hand as they posed for photographs. The widow looked radiant in a glamorous burgundy gown, while Kelly opted for a pale pink dress, which she described as a departure from her usual style, calling it a fulfilment of her 'bubblegum pink dreams'.
A Family's Grief and Public Support
The public appearance comes after a period of immense grief for the Osbourne family. Last month, Sharon was pictured for the first time since Ozzy's funeral, cutting a heartbreaking figure. Following his passing, she took to social media to thank fans for their 'overwhelming love and support', admitting she was 'still finding her footing' after losing the husband she often said she lived for.
Her son, Jack Osbourne, currently starring on I'm A Celeb, echoed these sentiments on Good Morning America, stating: 'She's okay, but she's not okay. I know she feels the love.' The family's pain was further detailed in recent documentaries, including the BBC One film Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, which charted the rock star's final years and his return to the UK after decades in the United States.
In one poignant scene from the documentary, Kelly reflected on her mother's ordeal, saying: 'I think what's happening to my mum is the most heartbreaking part of this whole thing. And I think that watching the man that she loves most in this world wither is really, really hard.' This makes her mother's resilient appearance at the London event, supported by her daughter, a particularly touching moment of solace for the family.
