Sharon Osbourne – Celebrity Wife of Rock Icon Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne, wife of heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne, first gained notoriety through appearing in MTV reality show The Osbournes and later as TV talent show judge and author of her autobiography Extreme. Her media profile quickly rose further through these endeavors.

From 2010 until 2021 she co-hosted the CBS daytime talk show The Talk. Additionally she appeared as a panelist on Loose Women.

Early Life and Education

Sharon Osbourne grew up surrounded by London’s bustling music scene. Her father Don Arden was an esteemed music manager who managed bands like Black Sabbath and Small Faces; from this experience Sharon learned the essential skill of managing talented artists.

Sharon rose to prominence in 2002 with the debut of MTV reality television series The Osbournes which showcased her strong-minded and quick-witted nature. This show became immensely popular and gave viewers an up close and personal glimpse of Sharon and her family’s dynamic and entertaining personalities.

After The Osbournes ended, Sharon continued her entertainment career by becoming a judge for talent shows such as America’s Got Talent and X Factor UK as well as hosting her own daytime talk show called “The Sharon Osbourne Show,” where she stressed the importance of families as more than simply sharing birthdays together.

Professional Career

She made headlines through reality TV show ‘The Osbournes’ and later as talent judge on shows such as ‘The X Factor’, before using her celebrity status to publish a memoir that became a Sunday Times bestseller.

She hosted the popular UK chat show ‘Loose Women’ and frequently appeared as a guest on other programs as well. Additionally, she made appearances in comedy programs like Dead Ringers and Alistair McGowan’s Big Impression where her character was parodied.

Sharon Osbourne currently hosts The Talk, a daytime talk show for CBS family. Emmy award-winning, it covers news, motherhood and issues facing women. Not shying away from controversy or speaking her mind strongly about issues, she often voices her opinions with strong statements like this one:

Achievement and Honors

Sharon joined five other female hosts of The Talk as one of its hosts in October 2010, becoming an occasional panelist on Loose Women and frequent guest of Ozzy on this show. Additionally, Sharon appeared in several television and movie roles including Dead Ringers with Ronni Ancona as Ronni Spofing herself on Alistair McGowan’s Big Impression program; was spokesperson for Atkins diet while writing blogs regarding healthy living; is philanthropic partner to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to create The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program which she founded jointly.

She enjoys SCUBA diving the lush coral reefs of Pohnpei in Micronesia and watching all manner of marine creatures that inhabit this marine environment. Additionally, she has written two memoirs.

Personal Life

Sharon Levy first met Ozzy Osbourne, lead vocalist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, while working for her father Don Arden as his music manager. Sharon eventually took over Arden’s duties, becoming his spouse as well as becoming one.

Sharon Osbourne has had an extensive career, hosting both The Sharon Osbourne Show and an Osbourne family reality TV series with multiple spinoffs. Additionally, she published the bestselling autobiography Extreme.

Osbourne has appeared as a panelist on daytime talk shows Loose Women and The X Factor UK, returning for its thirteenth series to mentor Saara Aalto, Relley C and Grace Davies; Grace Davies ultimately became series runner-up. Osbourne founded the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation which raises awareness and provides screenings and healthcare screenings to those who cannot afford it.

Net Worth

Sharon Osbourne has amassed an immense fortune during her life as a television personality, music manager, author and businesswoman. Thanks to this success she is now worth multi-millions – something for which she remains thankful every day.

She has hosted various shows such as the hit television series The Osbournes which depicts their real-life struggles, and served as a judge on America’s Got Talent competition show. Additionally, she made appearances on day time talk show The Talk and day time talk shows like Today Tonight and Good Morning America.

Her sister Kelly has also become very well known through these shows and is becoming one of the stars herself. Together, this kooky family is often celebrated for its outrageous antics.