Kelly Osbourne Hits Back at ‘Cruelty’ Over Her Appearance at the Brit Awards
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“I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life," she wrote online. "I should not even have to defend myself"
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Stop It Kelly Osbourne Hits Back at ‘Cruelty’ Over Her Appearance at the Brit Awards “I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life," she wrote online. "I should not even have to defend myself" By Emily Zemler Emily Zemler View all posts by Emily Zemler March 2, 2026 Kelly Osbourne is standing up for herself after people criticized her appearance at the 2026 Brit Awards on Saturday night. The reality TV star attended the ceremony, held in Manchester, England, to celebrate her father Ozzy Osbourne , who was posthumously honored with a lifetime achievement award. Her apparent weight loss caused concern online, igniting a public debate about her physical state. “There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something,” Kelly wrote on her Instagram Stories ( via The Hollywood Reporter ). “Kicking me while I’m down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love most. None of it proves strength; it only reveals a profound absence of compassion and character.” She added, “I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life. I should not even have to defend myself. But I won’t sit here and allow myself to be dehumanized in such a way!” Ozzy died last July at 76 years old. His wife Sharon Osbourne joined Kelly to accept the award on his behalf on Saturday night. “If Ozzy was here tonight with us, he would be showing us that gorgeous smile that he had and I know he would be so proud to receive this from the country that he loved,” Sharon told the crowd at the Brit Awards. “So he may not be here, but he left us one amazing body of work that will never be forgotten by the country that made him.” This is not the first time Kelly has been forced to fend off body-shaming remarks. In December, she shared a now-deleted video addressing the constant speculation. “To the people who keep thinking they’re being funny and mean by writing comments like ‘Are you ill’ or ‘Get off Ozem...
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