History of Sharon Osbourne in Timeline
Sharon Osbourne is a British-American television personality, businesswoman, and author. She gained fame through the MTV reality show *The Osbournes*, which chronicled her family's life. Following the success of the show, Osbourne became a judge on several prominent television talent competitions, including *The X Factor* and *America's Got Talent*. Her career spans various aspects of the entertainment industry, solidifying her status as a recognizable figure in popular culture.
1916: Hope Shaw's Birth
Hope Shaw, Sharon Osbourne's mother, was born in 1916.
1926: Don Arden's Birth
Harry Levy, later known as Don Arden, Sharon Osbourne's father, was born in 1926.
October 1952: Sharon Levy's Birth
In October 1952, Sharon Rachel Levy was born in London, United Kingdom, to Don Arden (Harry Levy) and Hope Shaw.
1979: Dating Ozzy Osbourne
In 1979, Sharon Osbourne began dating Ozzy Osbourne and eventually took over his management.
1979: Start of Relationship with Ozzy Osbourne
In 1979, after Ozzy Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath, Sharon Osbourne started dating him and took over his management as a solo artist.
July 1982: Marriage to Ozzy Osbourne
On July 4, 1982, Sharon Levy married Ozzy Osbourne in Maui, Hawaii, marking the start of their long-term personal and professional partnership.
1982: Marriage to Ozzy Osbourne
In 1982, Sharon Osbourne married heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne.
1983: Birth of Aimee Osbourne
In 1983, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne had their first child, Aimee.
1984: Birth of Kelly Osbourne
In 1984, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne had their second child, Kelly.
1985: Birth of Jack Osbourne
In 1985, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne had their third child, Jack.
August 1989: Ozzy Osbourne's Arrest for Attempted Murder
In August 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for attempted murder after trying to strangle Sharon Osbourne in a haze of alcohol and drugs, following his return from the Moscow Music Peace Festival. Ozzy then spent six months in rehabilitation, and Sharon did not press charges.
1996: Creation of Ozzfest
In 1996, Sharon Osbourne created the Ozzfest summer touring festival.
1999: Death of Hope Shaw
In 1999, Hope Shaw, Sharon Osbourne's mother, passed away.
1999: Lap-Band Surgery
In 1999, Sharon Osbourne underwent lap-band surgery (adjustable gastric band) and lost 100 pounds (45 kg).
2000: Resignation from managing The Smashing Pumpkins
In 2000, Sharon Osbourne resigned from managing The Smashing Pumpkins, citing medical reasons due to Billy Corgan.
2001: Reunion with Father
In 2001, Sharon Osbourne reunited with her father, Don Arden, after a 20-year period of estrangement. In an interview in 2001, she commented that her father has never seen her children and that "he never will".
July 2002: Colon Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
In July 2002, Sharon Osbourne had surgery for colon cancer, which had spread to her lymph nodes. She insisted that the MTV cameras document her illness during the second season of The Osbournes.
July 2002: Diagnosis with Cancer
In July 2002, Sharon Osbourne was diagnosed with cancer but insisted that filming for "The Osbournes" should continue.
July 2002: Adoption of Robert Marcato
In July 2002, following the death of Reagan Erin Marcato, Sharon Osbourne told the BBC that she had adopted Reagan's 18-year-old son, Robert, who was a friend of her daughter Kelly. She later denied legally adopting him.
2002: Premiere of The Osbournes
In 2002, Sharon Osbourne gained prominence with the premiere of "The Osbournes" on MTV, a reality show documenting her family's life.
2002: The Osbournes airing Period
The Osbournes TV Show aired from 2002-2005.
January 2003: Hosting the American Music Awards
In January 2003, Sharon Osbourne and her family hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards, which was marked by controversial remarks and a presenter walking out.
2003: Hosting The Sharon Osbourne Show
In 2003, Sharon Osbourne became the host of her own television talk show, "The Sharon Osbourne Show", which was syndicated to various US channels and also shown in the UK on Sky One.
2003: Honored Guest at Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's Fall Gala
In 2003, Sharon Osbourne was the honored guest at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's Fall Gala, where she spoke of her cancer.
2003: The Osbournes air on MTV's British Affiliate
Since 2003, "The Osbournes" show began airing on MTV's British affiliate.
August 2004: Establishment of Colon Cancer Program
In August 2004, Sharon Osbourne founded the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars Sinai Hospital.
August 2004: Don Arden's Alzheimer's Diagnosis
In August 2004, Sharon Osbourne stated that her father, Don Arden, had Alzheimer's disease, and she paid for his care in his last years.
2004: Judging The X Factor
From 2004 to 2007, Sharon Osbourne was a judge and mentor on the UK's "The X Factor".
2004: Sharon Osbourne Became Judge on The X Factor
In 2004, Sharon Osbourne became a judge on the television talent competition show, The X Factor.
2004: Home Burglary and Crimewatch Appearance
In 2004, Sharon Osbourne's home in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, was burgled, with gems worth £2 million stolen. She appeared on Crimewatch and offered a £100,000 reward for the return of her jewelry.
2004: End of The Sharon Osbourne Show
In 2004, Sharon Osbourne's talk show, "The Sharon Osbourne Show", concluded its run.
January 2005: Advertising campaign for Asda
In January 2005, Sharon Osbourne was contracted to feature in a television advertising campaign for UK supermarket chain, Asda.
March 2005: Fire at the Osbournes' Mansion
In March 2005, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were forced to flee their mansion in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, due to a fire. They were treated for smoke inhalation but were not injured.
March 2005: The Osbournes Final Episode
In March 2005, the final episode of the show "The Osbournes" aired in the US.
May 2005: Spoofed on Saturday Night Live
On May 14, 2005, Sharon Osbourne was spoofed by Amy Poehler on "Celebrity Jeopardy!" skit on Saturday Night Live.
August 2005: Ozzfest performance controversy
On August 20, 2005, at Iron Maiden's last Ozzfest performance, negative events took place, allegedly the fault of Sharon Osbourne, reportedly in retaliation to comments made by Bruce Dickinson.
October 2005: Publication of Extreme
In October 2005, Sharon Osbourne's first autobiography, "Extreme", co-authored by Penelope Dening, was published.
2005: End of The Osbournes
From the mid-1990s until the end of "The Osbournes" in 2005, Sharon Osbourne was primarily based in Los Angeles with her family.
2005: The Osbournes airing Period
The Osbournes TV Show aired from 2002-2005.
March 2006: Biography of the Year Award
In March 2006, Sharon Osbourne's autobiography "Extreme" won Biography of the Year at the British Book Awards.
August 2006: Premiere of The Sharon Osbourne Show on ITV
In August 2006, Sharon Osbourne's new chat show, "The Sharon Osbourne Show", premiered on UK TV network ITV on Tuesday, August 29, 2006.
September 2006: Competition with Other TV Shows
In September 2006, Sharon Osbourne's show faced competition from Channel 4's "Deal Or No Deal" and "The New Paul O'Grady Show", which affected its ratings.
October 2006: Disclosure of Weight Gain and Band Removal Plans
On October 26, 2006, Sharon Osbourne revealed on The Howard Stern Show that she had gained 15 pounds in the last year and would be having her plastic band removed.
December 2006: Cosmetic Surgery Discussion on Dr. Phil
On December 14, 2006, Sharon Osbourne appeared on Dr. Phil and discussed the extensive cosmetic surgery she had undergone, including a full rhytidectomy, abdominoplasty, and mastopexy.
2006: Listed on the Sunday Times Rich List
In 2006, Sharon Osbourne was listed as the 44th richest woman in Britain on the Sunday Times Rich List, with her and her husband appearing as the 554th richest people in Britain with a combined wealth of £100 million.
2006: Another Fire at the Osbournes' Mansion
In 2006, another fire broke out at the Osbourne's mansion; however, none of the family was at home at the time.
2006: Mentoring on The X Factor
In 2006, during the third series of "The X Factor", Sharon Osbourne mentored the 25-and-overs category and lived at the Dorchester Hotel in central London during filming.
2006: Ozzfest's 10th Anniversary
In 2006, the Ozzfest summer touring festival celebrated its 10th anniversary.
June 2007: Guest hosting The Friday Night Project and cameo in Doctor Who
In June 2007, Sharon Osbourne guest hosted "The Friday Night Project" on June 15 and made a cameo appearance in "Doctor Who" on June 23, in the episode "The Sound of Drums".
June 2007: America's Got Talent Premiere
The season for America's Got Talent premiered in the United States on June 5, 2007. During her first episode, Sharon Osbourne conflicted with Piers Morgan.
October 2007: Walkout on The X Factor
In October 2007, during the first live show of "The X Factor", Sharon Osbourne walked out on the panel but later confirmed her return on "The Paul O'Grady Show".
2007: Free Tickets for Ozzfest
By 2007, ticket prices for Ozzfest had reached £76, and Sharon Osbourne announced that tickets would be free to allow more people to attend the concert.
2007: Judging The X Factor
From 2004 to 2007, Sharon Osbourne was a judge and mentor on the UK's "The X Factor".
2007: Death of Don Arden
In 2007, Don Arden, Sharon Osbourne's father, passed away.
2007: Sharon Osbourne Became Judge on America's Got Talent
In 2007, Sharon Osbourne became a judge on the television talent competition show, America's Got Talent.
2007: Face of Galabingo
In 2007, Sharon Osbourne became the new face of Galabingo, appearing in television advertisements promoting the gambling website.
2007: Release of Survivor autobiography
In 2007, Sharon Osbourne released her second autobiography named "Survivor", about surviving cancer.
2007: Listed on the Sunday Times Rich List
In 2007, Sharon Osbourne was listed as the 60th richest woman on the Sunday Times Rich List.
February 2008: Co-hosting the BRIT Awards
On February 20, 2008, Sharon Osbourne co-hosted the 28th edition of the BRIT Awards with her husband and daughter, causing controversy with remarks made during the show.
June 2008: Departure from The X Factor
On June 6, 2008, Sharon Osbourne announced her decision to step down as an X Factor judge after four series on the show.
July 2008: Announcement of Osbournes: Reloaded
In July 2008, Fox announced that the Osbourne family would host a new variety show titled "Osbournes: Reloaded".
August 2008: Participation in MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival
On August 22, 2008, Sharon Osbourne took part in the 2008 MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival in Scotland.
October 2008: Reconciliation with Billy Corgan
In October 2008, Sharon Osbourne revealed that she and Billy Corgan had recently made up after a previous falling out.
December 2008: Filming Osbournes: Reloaded and Altercation with Megan Hauserman
In December 2008, filming began for the variety show "Osbournes: Reloaded" at CBS Studios in Hollywood. Also, on December 13, 2008, Sharon Osbourne had a physical altercation with Megan Hauserman during a reunion special, leading to a police report and lawsuit.
2008: Listed on the Sunday Times Rich List
As of 2008, Sharon Osbourne and her husband were ranked as the 724th richest people in Britain with an estimated joint wealth of £110 million.
February 2009: Interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories
During an interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, broadcast on February 22, 2009, Sharon Osbourne admitted that the reason for her departure from The X Factor was her fractured relationship with Minogue.
March 2009: Premiere and Cancellation of Osbournes: Reloaded
In March 2009, "Osbournes: Reloaded" premiered but was cancelled after only one episode.
2009: The Guardian Article on Hope Arden
According to a 2009 article in The Guardian, Hope Arden was a cold woman who became even stranger after a serious car accident.
2009: Top 10 TV Moms
In 2009, Sharon Osbourne was included in Yahoo!'s Top 10 TV Moms from Six Decades of Television for the time period 2002–2005.
March 2010: Appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice
In March 2010, Sharon Osbourne appeared on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice", finishing in third place.
April 2010: Joining Cyndi Lauper's Give a Damn Campaign
On April 1, 2010, Sharon Osbourne joined Cyndi Lauper in the launch of her Give a Damn campaign to bring awareness to discrimination against the LGBT community.
May 2010: Fired from Celebrity Apprentice
On May 16, 2010, Sharon Osbourne was fired during the double elimination round of season nine of "Celebrity Apprentice".
September 2010: Return to The X Factor
In September 2010, Sharon Osbourne returned to "The X Factor" at the Judges' Houses round, assisting Walsh in selecting the final contestants.
October 2010: Co-hosting The Talk
On October 18, 2010, Sharon Osbourne began co-hosting the CBS talk show "The Talk".
2010: Contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice
In 2010, Sharon Osbourne was a contestant on the NBC reality show "The Celebrity Apprentice".
July 2011: Criticism for comments on The Talk
In July 2011, Sharon Osbourne and fellow "The Talk" panellists were criticised for their conduct when discussing the story of Catherine Kieu, leading to an apology from Osbourne.
December 2011: Remarks on Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete's Dismissals
In December 2011, Sharon Osbourne discussed the dismissals of her co-hosts Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete from The Talk on The Howard Stern Show, commenting on the importance of self-awareness and branding in such roles.
2011: Settlement with Megan Hauserman
In 2011, Sharon Osbourne reached a settlement with Megan Hauserman regarding the altercation that occurred in 2008.
September 2012: Interest in returning to The X Factor
In September 2012, Sharon Osbourne expressed her desire to return to "The X Factor" for its tenth series.
September 2012: Assisting Walsh again on The X Factor
In September 2012, Sharon Osbourne joined Walsh again in Las Vegas for "The X Factor's" Judges' Houses segment to help him choose his final groups.
November 2012: Double Mastectomy Revelation
In early November 2012, Sharon Osbourne revealed that she had undergone a double mastectomy after learning she had a gene that increases the risk of developing breast cancer.
December 2012: Approach from X Factor producers
In December 2012, media outlets reported that "The X Factor" producers had approached Sharon Osbourne about returning to the show in 2013.
2012: Sharon Osbourne's Last Year as Judge on America's Got Talent
2012 was Sharon Osbourne's last year as a judge on America's Got Talent
2012: Voice role in Jake and the Never Land Pirates
In 2012, Sharon Osbourne had a recurring voice role as Mama Hook in the animated television series "Jake and the Never Land Pirates".
April 2013: Announcement of Return to The X Factor
In April 2013, it was announced that Sharon Osbourne would return to "The X Factor" for its tenth series, replacing Tulisa.
August 2013: Announcement of Unbreakable autobiography
In August 2013, Sharon Osbourne announced on Twitter that her third autobiography named "Unbreakable" would be released on October 10, 2013.
October 2013: Release of Unbreakable autobiography
On October 10, 2013, Sharon Osbourne's third autobiography "Unbreakable" was released.
2013: Sharon Osbourne as Judge on The X Factor
In 2013, Sharon Osbourne was a judge on The X Factor.
2014: Guest panellist on Loose Women
In 2014, Sharon Osbourne appeared as a guest panellist on ITV's daytime program "Loose Women".
June 2016: Return to The X Factor
On June 1, 2016, Sharon Osbourne returned to "The X Factor" for the show's thirteenth series, replacing Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.
2016: Appearing in PETA videos
In 2016, Sharon Osbourne appeared in two videos for PETA, explaining why she gave up wearing fur and encouraging others to do the same.
2016: Suicide Attempt
In 2016, Sharon Osbourne attempted suicide after learning of her husband Ozzy Osbourne's affair with Michelle Pugh.
2016: Sharon Osbourne as Judge on The X Factor
In 2016, Sharon Osbourne was a judge on The X Factor.
2017: Guest panellist on Loose Women
In 2017, Sharon Osbourne appeared as a guest panellist on ITV's daytime program "Loose Women".
2017: Sharon Osbourne as Judge on The X Factor
In 2017, Sharon Osbourne was a judge on The X Factor.
2018: Comments on Meghan Markle's Race Resurface
In 2018, Sharon Osbourne made comments on The Talk about Meghan Markle's race, stating she "ain't Black" and "doesn't look Black". These comments resurfaced in March 2021, contributing to the controversy surrounding Osbourne.
2018: Ozzfest's Last Show
Ozzfest took place almost annually between 1996 and 2018, and 2018 was the last year for Ozzfest.
2019: Appearance on Would I Lie to You?
In 2019, Sharon Osbourne appeared on the British panel show Would I Lie to You?. She shared a story about making her assistant rescue art from a house fire and firing him for lacking humor afterward, which she confirmed as true on the show.
January 2020: Backtracking on Fire Story Claims
In January 2020, following a negative reception to her fire story, Sharon Osbourne backtracked on her claims on The Talk. She clarified that firing her assistant was a joke made on a comedy show, but her explanation was met with skepticism.
2020: Portrayal of herself in Lucifer
In 2020, Sharon Osbourne portrayed herself in season 5, episode 2 of "Lucifer".
March 2021: Defense of Piers Morgan and Heated Exchange on The Talk
In March 2021, Sharon Osbourne defended Piers Morgan's comments about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on The Talk, leading to a heated argument with Sheryl Underwood. Osbourne's behavior was criticized, and the show went on hiatus for a CBS review, ultimately leading to Osbourne's departure.
2021: Departure from The Talk
In 2021, Sharon Osbourne departed from her co-hosting role on the CBS talk show "The Talk".
March 2022: Joining TalkTV
In March 2022, Sharon Osbourne joined TalkTV, hosting a new weekly prime time show named "The Talk".
2022: Joined TalkTV
In 2022, Sharon Osbourne joined TalkTV, hosting a prime time show also titled "The Talk".
February 2024: Revelation of Suicide Attempt
In February 2024, Sharon Osbourne revealed that she tried to take her own life in 2016 after learning of her husband's affair with hairdresser Michelle Pugh.
2024: Celebrity Big Brother Appearance
In 2024, Sharon Osbourne appeared as a celebrity lodger on the twenty-third series of the ITV reality show Celebrity Big Brother.
2024: Signing open letter for Eurovision
In 2024, Sharon Osbourne was among 400 signatories of an open letter urging the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest to allow Israel's participation.
April 2025: Criticism of Kneecap's Coachella Performance
In April 2025, Sharon Osbourne criticized Goldenvoice for booking the Irish rap group Kneecap at Coachella, due to their "Free Palestine" chants and condemnation of the Gaza war. Osbourne called for the revocation of the band members' work visas.
July 2025: Death of Ozzy Osbourne
On July 22, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne passed away after suffering from Parkinson's disease for years.
2025: Signing open letter against boycott of Israeli film industry
In 2025, Sharon Osbourne was among more than 1,200 entertainment professionals who signed an open letter opposing a proposed boycott of the Israeli film and television industry.
2025: Ozzy Osbourne's Death
Sharon Osbourne was married to Ozzy Osbourne from 1982 until his death in 2025.
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