Sharon Osbourne is a prominent English television personality, music manager, and author. She gained widespread recognition through her appearance on MTV's reality show, "The Osbournes" (2002-2005), which documented the daily life of her family, including her husband, heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne. Following the success of "The Osbournes," Osbourne transitioned into a judging role on several television talent competitions. Notably, she served as a judge on "The X Factor" and "America's Got Talent" (2007-2012), where her candid critiques and distinctive personality further solidified her presence in the entertainment industry.
1916: Hope Shaw is Born
Sharon Osbourne's mother, Hope Shaw, was born in 1916.
October 1952: Sharon Osbourne is Born
Sharon Rachel Levy (later Osbourne) was born in London, United Kingdom in October 1952.
October 1952: Sharon Osbourne is Born
Sharon Osbourne was born in October 1952.
1979: Meeting and Managing Ozzy Osbourne
In 1979, after Ozzy Osbourne's dismissal from Black Sabbath, Sharon Levy (later Osbourne), who had previously worked with the band through her father's management, began dating and managing Ozzy's solo career.
1979: Sharon Osbourne Begins Dating Ozzy Osbourne
Sharon Levy began dating Ozzy Osbourne in 1979 and took over managing his career.
July 1982: Marriage to Ozzy Osbourne
Sharon Levy married Ozzy Osbourne in Maui, Hawaii, in July 1982.
August 1989: Ozzy Osbourne's Arrest for Attempted Murder
In August 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for the attempted murder of Sharon Osbourne after a domestic violence incident involving strangulation. Ozzy underwent rehabilitation following the incident, and Sharon ultimately did not press charges.
1996: Ozzfest is Created
Sharon Osbourne created Ozzfest in 1996 after Ozzy Osbourne was rejected from Lollapalooza.
1996: Ozzfest is Founded
Sharon Osbourne founded the Ozzfest summer touring festival in 1996.
1999: Lap-Band Surgery
In 1999, Sharon Osbourne underwent lap-band surgery and lost a significant amount of weight.
1999: Hope Shaw Dies
Sharon Osbourne's mother, Hope Shaw, died in 1999.
2000: Resignation from Managing The Smashing Pumpkins
In 2000, Sharon Osbourne resigned from managing The Smashing Pumpkins, citing medical reasons and a difficult relationship with Billy Corgan.
2001: Sharon Osbourne and Her Father Reunite
Sharon Osbourne and her father, Don Arden, reunited in 2001 after 20 years of estrangement.
July 2002: Colon Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
In July 2002, Sharon Osbourne was diagnosed with colon cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. Osbourne's cancer battle and subsequent treatment, including hair loss and the use of wigs, were documented during the second season of The Osbournes.
July 2002: Sharon Osbourne is Diagnosed with Cancer
Sharon Osbourne was diagnosed with cancer in July 2002.
July 2002: Alleged Adoption and Denial
In July 2002, Sharon Osbourne claimed to have adopted Robert Marcato, the son of a deceased friend. She later denied the legal adoption after Marcato was sent to live with his biological father.
2002: The Osbournes Premieres
In 2002, Sharon Osbourne and her family's reality show, "The Osbournes," premiered on MTV.
2002: Sharon Osbourne Appears on TV
Sharon Osbourne gained recognition for her appearances on "The Osbournes" from 2002-2005.
January 2003: American Music Awards Hosting
In January 2003, Sharon Osbourne and her family hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards, an event marked by controversy due to their remarks.
2003: "The Osbournes" Begins Airing in Britain
"The Osbournes" started airing in Britain in 2003.
2003: "The Sharon Osbourne Show" Premieres
"The Sharon Osbourne Show" premiered in 2003.
2003: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Gala
In 2003, Sharon Osbourne was the honored guest at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's Fall Gala, where she spoke about her cancer experience.
2003: The Sharon Osbourne Show Premieres
Sharon Osbourne's talk show, "The Sharon Osbourne Show," premiered in 2003.
August 2004: Sharon Osbourne Reveals Her Father Has Alzheimer's
In August 2004, Sharon Osbourne revealed that her father, Don Arden, had Alzheimer's disease.
August 2004: Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program
In August 2004, Sharon Osbourne founded the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars Sinai Hospital.
2004: The Sharon Osbourne Show is Cancelled
Sharon Osbourne's talk show, "The Sharon Osbourne Show," was cancelled in early 2004 after one season.
2004: Osbourne Home Burglary
In 2004, Sharon Osbourne's home was burgled, and gems worth £2 million were stolen. Ozzy Osbourne reportedly put the burglar in a headlock, but the thief still escaped with the jewelry, including wedding and engagement rings, necklaces, and a 52-carat sapphire ring. Osbourne later appeared on Crimewatch and offered a £100,000 reward.
2004: Sharon Osbourne Joins The X Factor UK
In 2004, Sharon Osbourne joined the judging panel of "The X Factor UK." In the first series, she mentored the 16-24s category.
2004: "The Sharon Osbourne Show" is Cancelled
"The Sharon Osbourne Show" was cancelled in early 2004.
2004: The Sharon Osbourne Show is Cancelled
"The Sharon Osbourne Show" was cancelled in early 2004.
January 2005: Asda Campaign
In January 2005, Sharon Osbourne appeared in a television advertising campaign for the UK supermarket chain Asda.
March 2005: "The Osbournes" Ends
"The Osbournes" concluded in March 2005.
March 2005: Osbourne Mansion Fire
In March 2005, a fire broke out at the Osbourne mansion in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, forcing Sharon and Ozzy to flee while they slept. They were treated for smoke inhalation.
May 2005: Media Parodies
In May 2005, Sharon Osbourne was parodied on "Saturday Night Live" by Amy Poehler in a "Celebrity Jeopardy!" skit.
August 2005: Ozzfest Incident
During Iron Maiden's final Ozzfest performance in August 2005, Sharon Osbourne allegedly orchestrated several negative incidents, reportedly in retaliation for Bruce Dickinson's remarks about reality TV.
October 2005: Release of "Extreme" Autobiography
Sharon Osbourne's first autobiography, "Extreme," co-authored with Penelope Dening, was published in October 2005. It detailed her challenging upbringing, her marriage to Ozzy Osbourne, and various personal struggles.
2005: The Osbournes Ends
The final episode of "The Osbournes" aired in March 2005.
2005: The Osbournes Sell Their Home
The Osbournes sold their Beverly Hills home, featured on the show, in 2005.
2005: Sharon Osbourne's Run as Top TV Mom Ends
Sharon Osbourne's period recognized as a top TV mom by Yahoo! ended in 2005.
March 2006: British Book Awards Win
In March 2006, Sharon Osbourne's autobiography, "Extreme," won Biography of the Year at the British Book Awards.
August 2006: The Sharon Osbourne Show Premieres
In August 2006, Sharon Osbourne's new chat show, "The Sharon Osbourne Show," premiered on ITV. Initially titled "Mrs Osbourne Presents," the show's first episode aired on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, and was a close competition for its timeslot.
September 2006: The Sharon Osbourne Show Ratings Decline
In September 2006, "The Sharon Osbourne Show" experienced a decline in ratings after Channel 4 moved its game show "Deal Or No Deal" into the same timeslot. Osbourne's show struggled to compete, with viewership dropping significantly.
October 2006: Gastric Band Removal
On October 26, 2006, Sharon Osbourne revealed on The Howard Stern Show that she was having her gastric band removed, having gained weight since the surgery.
December 2006: Cosmetic Surgery Revelations
On December 14, 2006, Sharon Osbourne appeared on Dr. Phil and openly discussed her extensive cosmetic surgery procedures, including a rhytidectomy, abdominoplasty, and mastopexy, among others.
2006: Second Osbourne Mansion Fire
In 2006, another fire occurred at the Osbourne's mansion in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, while the family was away.
2006: Sunday Times Rich List
Sharon Osbourne was listed as the 44th richest woman in Britain on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2006.
2006: Ozzfest Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Ozzfest celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2006.
2006: Sharon Osbourne Mentors the Over 25s on The X Factor
In 2006, during the third series of "The X Factor UK," Sharon Osbourne mentored the Over 25s category. Her contestants were Ben Mills, Dionne Mitchell, Robert Allen, and Kerry McGregor.
June 2007: Sharon Osbourne Joins America's Got Talent
In June 2007, Sharon Osbourne joined the judging panel of "America's Got Talent." Her first episode involved a conflict with fellow judge Piers Morgan.
June 2007: Guest Appearances
In June 2007, Sharon Osbourne guest-hosted The Friday Night Project and made a cameo appearance in the "Doctor Who" episode "The Sound of Drums."
October 2007: Sharon Osbourne Walks Off The X Factor Set
During a live show of "The X Factor UK" in October 2007, Sharon Osbourne walked off the set after discovering two of her acts were in the bottom two. She later confirmed her return on "The Paul O'Grady Show." Also in October 2007, videos of Osbourne's act Emily Nakanda surfaced, which led to Nakanda's withdrawal from the show.
2007: Don Arden Dies
Sharon Osbourne's father, Don Arden, died in 2007.
2007: Sunday Times Rich List
Sharon Osbourne was listed as the 60th richest woman in Britain on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2007.
2007: Release of "Survivor" Autobiography
Sharon Osbourne released her second autobiography, "Survivor," in 2007, focusing on her experience with cancer.
2007: Ozzfest Tickets Become Free
In 2007, tickets for Ozzfest were made free.
2007: Galabingo Campaign
In 2007, Sharon Osbourne became the face of Galabingo, appearing in television advertisements for the gambling website. She also co-hosted a Royal Variety Performance with Jonathan Ross.
2007: Osbourne Makes Ozzfest Free
In 2007, Sharon Osbourne announced that tickets to Ozzfest would be free.
2007: Sharon Osbourne's Last Year as a Full-Time Judge on The X Factor UK
2007 marked Sharon Osbourne's final year as a regular judge on "The X Factor UK," after appearing as a judge from 2004 through 2007.
February 2008: BRIT Awards Co-host
On February 20, 2008, Sharon Osbourne co-hosted the 28th BRIT Awards with her husband and daughter Kelly, causing controversy with remarks about Vic Reeves.
June 2008: Sharon Osbourne Leaves The X Factor UK
In June 2008, Sharon Osbourne announced her departure from "The X Factor UK" after four series. A statement cited her wish to leave.
July 2008: Osbournes: Reloaded Announced
In July 2008, Fox announced a new variety show featuring the Osbourne family titled "Osbournes: Reloaded."
August 2008: Edinburgh TV Festival
Sharon Osbourne participated in the 2008 MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival in Scotland in August 2008.
October 2008: Reconciliation with Billy Corgan
Sharon Osbourne and Billy Corgan reconciled at the Scream Awards in October 2008 after a period of estrangement.
December 2008: Sharon Osbourne in Altercation on Rock of Love: Charm School Reunion
On December 13, 2008, Sharon Osbourne had a physical altercation with contestant Megan Hauserman on the reunion special of "Rock of Love: Charm School." Hauserman filed a lawsuit against Osbourne.
2008: Sunday Times Rich List
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne were ranked 724th on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2008.
February 2009: Sharon Osbourne Reveals Reason for X Factor Departure
In February 2009, during an interview on "Piers Morgan's Life Stories," Sharon Osbourne revealed the reason for her departure from "The X Factor UK" was her strained relationship with fellow judge Dannii Minogue.
March 2009: Osbournes: Reloaded Premieres and is Cancelled
"Osbournes: Reloaded" premiered in March 2009 and was subsequently cancelled after its first episode.
2009: Sharon Osbourne Discusses Her Mother in The Guardian
In 2009, details about Sharon Osbourne's strained relationship with her mother were published in The Guardian.
2009: WWE Raw Co-host
In 2009, Sharon Osbourne co-hosted WWE Raw with her husband Ozzy.
2009: Sharon Osbourne Named a Top TV Mom
Sharon Osbourne was included in Yahoo!'s Top 10 TV Moms from Six Decades of Television for 2002–2005 in 2009.
March 2010: Sharon Osbourne on The Celebrity Apprentice
In March 2010, Sharon Osbourne appeared on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice," finishing in third place.
April 2010: Give a Damn Campaign
In April 2010, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne joined Cyndi Lauper's Give a Damn campaign to raise awareness of LGBT discrimination.
May 2010: Celebrity Apprentice and Impression
Sharon Osbourne appeared on season nine of Celebrity Apprentice and was fired on May 16, 2010. Francine Lewis also impersonated her on Britain's Got Talent.
September 2010: Sharon Osbourne Returns to The X Factor UK as Guest Judge
In September 2010, Sharon Osbourne returned to "The X Factor UK" as a guest judge during the Judges' Houses stage. She assisted Louis Walsh with the Over 28s category.
October 2010: Sharon Osbourne Co-hosts The Talk
Sharon Osbourne began co-hosting the CBS talk show "The Talk" in October 2010. The show focused on motherhood and contemporary issues.
2010: Sharon Osbourne Appears on The Celebrity Apprentice
In 2010, Sharon Osbourne appeared as a contestant on "The Celebrity Apprentice."
July 2011: Catherine Kieu Incident
In July 2011, Sharon Osbourne faced criticism for her reaction to the Catherine Kieu case, where Kieu severed her husband's penis. Osbourne's comments, deemed insensitive and sexist, sparked controversy and led to an apology from Osbourne, stating that she did not condone genital mutilation.
December 2011: The Talk Co-host Dismissals
In December 2011, Sharon Osbourne commented on the dismissals of her The Talk co-hosts, Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete, attributing their departures to not knowing their "brand" and inability to "be all things to everyone." This led to public disagreement and accusations from Remini directed at Osbourne via social media.
2011: Sharon Osbourne Settles Lawsuit with Megan Hauserman
In 2011, Sharon Osbourne reached a settlement with Megan Hauserman following the altercation on the "Rock of Love: Charm School" reunion.
September 2012: Sharon Osbourne Expresses Interest in Returning to The X Factor
In September 2012, Sharon Osbourne expressed interest in returning to the judging panel of "The X Factor UK."
September 2012: Sharon Osbourne Returns to The X Factor UK Judges' Houses
In September 2012, Sharon Osbourne made another guest appearance on "The X Factor UK"'s Judges' Houses segment, again assisting Louis Walsh.
November 2012: Double Mastectomy
In early November 2012, Sharon Osbourne underwent a preventative double mastectomy after discovering a gene that increased her risk of breast cancer.
December 2012: Sharon Osbourne Approached to Return to The X Factor
Media reports in December 2012 indicated that "X Factor" producers had approached Sharon Osbourne about returning to the judging panel in 2013.
2012: Voice Role in "Jake and the Never Land Pirates"
Sharon Osbourne voiced Mama Hook in the animated series "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" in 2012.
2012: Sharon Osbourne Leaves America's Got Talent
Sharon Osbourne left her role as a judge on "America's Got Talent" in 2012.
April 2013: Sharon Osbourne's Return to The X Factor Seems Likely
In April 2013, Brian Friedman, creative director of "The X Factor UK," expressed confidence in Sharon Osbourne's return to the show.
August 2013: Announcement of "Unbreakable" Autobiography
In August 2013, Sharon Osbourne announced the upcoming release of her third autobiography, "Unbreakable," which was published on October 10, 2013.
October 2013: Release of "Unbreakable" Autobiography
Sharon Osbourne's third autobiography, "Unbreakable," was released in October 2013.
2013: Sharon Osbourne Returns to The X Factor
Sharon Osbourne returned as a judge on "The X Factor" in 2013.
2014: Sharon Osbourne Appears on Loose Women
In 2014, Sharon Osbourne appeared as a guest panellist on the ITV daytime program "Loose Women."
June 2016: Return to The X Factor
In June 2016, Sharon Osbourne returned as a judge on The X Factor's thirteenth series, replacing Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. She mentored the Over 25s category, with Saara Aalto as her runner-up.
2016: Suicide Attempt
In 2016, Sharon Osbourne attempted suicide following the revelation of her husband Ozzy's infidelity. This was disclosed by Osbourne in February 2024.
2016: PETA Videos
Sharon Osbourne appeared in two videos for PETA in 2016, advocating against wearing fur.
2016: Sharon Osbourne Returns to The X Factor Again
Sharon Osbourne returned as a judge on "The X Factor" again in 2016.
2017: Sharon Osbourne's Last Season on The X Factor
Sharon Osbourne's last season as a judge on "The X Factor" was 2017.
2017: Sharon Osbourne Appears on Loose Women Again
Sharon Osbourne made another guest appearance on "Loose Women" in 2017.
2018: Last Year of Ozzfest
2018 marked the last year of the Ozzfest tour.
2018: Remarks on Meghan Markle's Race
In 2018, during an episode of The Talk, Sharon Osbourne made controversial remarks about Meghan Markle's race, stating that Markle "ain't Black" and "doesn't look Black". This resurfaced in March 2021, adding to the controversy surrounding Osbourne's departure from the show.
2019: Would I Lie to You? Appearance
In 2019, Sharon Osbourne appeared on the British panel show Would I Lie to You?, recounting a story about a house fire where she prioritized saving artwork over her assistant's well-being. She claimed to have taken an oxygen mask from the assistant to give to her dog and later fired him for lacking a sense of humor about the situation.
January 2020: Backtracking on House Fire Story
Following backlash to her story on Would I Lie to You?, in January 2020, Sharon Osbourne attempted to clarify her remarks about the house fire incident. She claimed the firing was a joke and that the assistant was actually dismissed much later. Her explanation was met with skepticism.
2020: Appearance in Lucifer
In 2020, Sharon Osbourne made a cameo appearance as herself in season 5, episode 2 of the television series Lucifer.
March 2021: Defense of Piers Morgan and Departure from The Talk
In March 2021, Sharon Osbourne defended Piers Morgan's comments about Meghan Markle on The Talk, leading to a heated on-air exchange and subsequent departure from the show. Her behavior towards co-host Sheryl Underwood during the exchange was widely criticized. Resurfaced footage from 2018 further fueled controversy, where Osbourne made remarks about Markle's race.
2021: Sharon Osbourne Departs The Talk
In 2021, Sharon Osbourne departed "The Talk" after a controversial on-air discussion.
2021: Sharon Osbourne Leaves The Talk
Sharon Osbourne's time as a co-host on "The Talk" ended with her termination in 2021.
March 2022: TalkTV Host
Sharon Osbourne began hosting a new weekly prime-time show called "The Talk" on TalkTV in March 2022.
2022: Sharon Osbourne Joins TalkTV
Sharon Osbourne joined TalkTV and began hosting a prime time show also titled "The Talk" in 2022.
2024: Sharon Osbourne Appears on Celebrity Big Brother
In 2024, Sharon Osbourne appeared as a celebrity lodger on "Celebrity Big Brother."