Sharon OsbourneandOzzy Osbournecelebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in July 2023, but the pair have known each other even longer than that. They were introduced in 1970 when Sharon’s father, Don Arden, worked for Ozzy’s band, Black Sabbath.
The couple got serious when Sharon took over managing duties after Ozzy left Black Sabbath, and they got married in Hawaii in 1982. They went on to havethree childrentogether:Aimée,KellyandJack Osbourne.
Kelly and Jack joined their parents on four seasons ofThe Osbournesin March 2002, and the family was collectively launched into international fame for a new generation of fans.
Sharon and Ozzy have endured a lot over the years, but they’ve maintained a refreshing honesty about their highs and lows.
“Over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, husband & wife, grandparents and soulmates,” Sharon once wrote onInstagram. “Always at each other’s side. I love you Ozzy.”
Here’s everything to know about Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne’s relationship.
1970: Ozzy and Sharon meet
Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon Osbourne circa 1985.Dave Hogan/Getty
Sharon and Ozzy were introduced in 1970 when she was only 18 years old. Her father was managing Ozzy’s band Black Sabbath at the time, but sparks didn’t fly between them until several years later.
1979: Sharon begins managing Ozzy
Nearly a decade later,Ozzy was kicked out of Black Sabbathdue to substance abuse issues, and he spent three months in a hotel under the influence until Sharon stepped in and helped him recover. She also took over as his manager the same year. After encouraging him to pursue a solo career, he released his 1980 debut single “Crazy Train,” and it became a hit.
Around the same time, Sharon and Ozzy started dating.
July 4, 1982: Ozzy and Sharon get married
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne on their wedding day on July 4, 1982 in Hawaii.Kelly Osbourne Instagram
Ozzy and Sharon wed on July 4, 1982, in Hawaii. Their wedding came mere months after Ozzy finalized his divorce from his first wife,Thema Riley, whom he was married to when he and Sharon began their relationship.
1983-1985: Ozzy and Sharon welcome their children Aimée, Kelly and Jack
Ozzy Osbourne and his British manager and wife, Sharon Osbourne, circa 1985.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
“It definitely worked great for the rest of my family, but for me, and who I am,I just knew it was never somethingthat I would have been able to consider realistically,” she said in August 2020.
1989: Ozzy is arrested for attempted murder
In 1989, Ozzy was arrested for attempting to kill Sharon while under the influence. Sharon later discussed the incident withThe Guardianin 2001, claiming Ozzy told her, “I’ve decided you have to go,” before lunging at her and trying to strangle her. She called the police, who arrested him on the spot.
Ultimately, Sharon didn’t press charges against her husband, who was ordered to rehab for three months. She told the outlet, “He was totally insane from all the drink and drugs he was doing, and well, these things happen.”
In 2022, the singer told PEOPLE, “I wasn’t exactly Mr. Prince Charming when I drank booze.”
March 5, 2002: Ozzy and Sharon’s family reality show,The Osbournes, premieres
The show was a success and introduced the family to a new generation. “Surprised is the f—— understatement of the millennium!” Ozzy toldHot Pressin December 2002 of his reaction to the show being such a success.
April 15, 2013: Ozzy and Sharon deny divorce rumors
The musician was quick to set the record straight, writing onFacebook, “For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs. I was in a very dark place and was an a—— to the people I love most, my family,” he wrote. “However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober.”
Additionally, Ozzy clarified that he and Sharon were not divorcing. “I’m just trying to be a better person,” he continued. “I would like to apologize to Sharon, my family, my friends, and my band mates for my insane behavior during this period … and my fans. God Bless, Ozzy.”
May 8, 2016: Ozzy and Sharon briefly separate after Ozzy’s rumored infidelity
Three years after Ozzy denied divorce rumors,the couple briefly split. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Sharon believed Ozzy was having an affair.
While Ozzy moved out of the pair’s home, another source close to the couple told PEOPLE that they would probably work through the issue.
“He’ll be back,” the source said.
July 25, 2016: Ozzy says his marriage with Sharon is “back on track”
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne during The Pride of Britain Awards 2017, at Grosvenor House, Park Street, London.Ian West/PA Images/Getty
A few months later, Sharon and Ozzy’s relationship seemed to be moving in the right direction. In an interview withGood Morning America, he described the separation as a “bump in the road” and said, “I’m back on track again.”
Ozzy went on to add that even though the pair’s marriage had been through a lot, they were still committed. “Some days good, some days terrible, some days you just drift apart for a while,” he said. “But you get back on the horse, you know.”
That same day, Sharon also publicly forgave her husband. She said onThe Talk, “I forgive. It’s going to take a long time to trust, but we’ve been together 36 years, 34 of marriage …I just can’t think of my life without him.”
August 3, 2016: Ozzy’s mistress Michelle Pugh opens up about their affair to PEOPLE
Weeks later, Ozzy’s former hairstylistMichelle Pughspoke to PEOPLE about her extramarital affair with the singer. Pugh claimed that she and Ozzy had a four-year affair that began in 2012.
“I can’t deny that I fell in love with a married man that pursued me, but this narrative that is out there that I am some groupie that went after him because of money — it’s just simply not true,” she told PEOPLE. “That is not the situation.”
At the time, a representative for Ozzy told PEOPLE that the musician was in “intense therapy” for sex addiction and that Pugh “took their sexual relationship out of context.”
“He is sorry if Ms. Pugh took their sexual relationship out of context. He would like to apologize to the other women he has been having sexual relationships with,” the rep said in a statement. “Out of the bad comes good. Since his relationship with Ms. Pugh was exposed, Ozzy has gone into intense therapy.”
Sharon later toldThe Telegraphin September 2017 how she reacted to the news of Ozzy’s infidelity. “When I found out about the hairdresser, I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “He was doing it to fill the void in some way.”
September 2016: Ozzy and Sharon reconcile
Five months after splitting, the couple officially reconciled in September 2016. While speaking toThe Sun, Sharon said she"adores Ozzy.”
“I am trying to learn – I try to not let things faze me. Before I was like [she makes a loud roar], ‘How dare they this and how dare they that,’ ” she continued. “I was riled up at the slightest thing and then you realize as you get older that all these things aren’t really important.”
May 14, 2017: Ozzy and Sharon renew their wedding vows
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne pose next to flowers.Sharon Osbourne/Instagram
Sharon and Ozzy decided torenew their wedding vowsin Las Vegas on Mother’s Day in 2017.
A few days later, Ozzy toldHello!that the day meant the most to him. “For me, this was actually our real wedding day. This is the one that I will remember,” he said. “Sharon and I have been through so much, and this honestly feels like a new beginning.”
He added of his previous infidelities, “I made a huge mistake. Without Sharon, I am nothing. I love her. I can honestly say that I have never loved anybody other than my wife.”
September 4, 2017: Sharon opens up about Ozzy’s extramarital affairs
In September 2017, Sharon addressed Ozzy’s affairs during an interview withThe Telegraph. She claimed that his extramarital relations weren’t limited to Pugh, as there were six women he was involved with.
“Some Russian teenager, then a masseuse in England, our masseuse [in the U.S.] and then our cook,” Sharon said. “He had women in different countries. Basically, if you’re a woman giving Ozzy either a back rub or a trolley of food, God help you.”
She also shared how she found out about the affairs in the first place — via email. “Ozzy on one couch and me on the other, and suddenly, he sends me this email,” she explained. “‘Why did you send me this stupid email?’ I asked.”
November 27, 2020: Ozzy says he regrets having affairs
Ozzy revisited the topic of his affairs in a November 2020 interview withBritish GQ. He told the magazine he wished he could take those situations back.
“I’ve done some pretty outrageous things in my life.I regret cheating on my wife. I don’t do it anymore,” he said. “I got my reality check and I’m lucky she didn’t leave me. I’m not proud of that. I was pissed off with myself. But I broke her heart.”
May 21, 2021: Ozzy supports Sharon following her exit fromThe Talk
Ozzy Osbourne with his Golden God award and wife Sharon Osbourne in the press room at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards 2018 held in London.Ian West/PA Images/Getty
While speaking on his Sirius XM showOzzy’s Boneyard, the singer defended his wife. “I’ll tell you, she is possibly the most unracist person I’ve ever met,” he said. “I’m not just saying that, you know?”
September 15, 2021: Sharon reveals she and Ozzy had a “volatile” relationship
October 22, 2021: Ozzy and Sharon announce a movie about their relationship is in the works
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend a Grammy event at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“Our relationship at times was often wild, insane and dangerous but it was our undying love that kept us together,” Sharon toldVariety"We’re thrilled to partner with Sony Pictures and Polygram to bring our story to the screen."
July 4, 2022: Ozzy and Sharon celebrate 40 years of marriage
Sharon and Ozzy hit a major milestone on July 4, 2022, when they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Sharon later told PEOPLE the pair opted for a quiet staycation. “We never left our suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel,” she said. “It was brilliant.”
Ozzy marveled at the anniversary as well. “When we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary, I said to Sharon, ‘Where did the years go?’ " he added. “It’s just ridiculous. I mean, 40 years is amazing. It shouldn’t have lasted this long.”
August 19, 2022: Ozzy and Sharon vacation in Hawaii
Sharon Osbourne and her husband Ozzy Osbourne in Hawaii.Sharon Osbourne Instagram
The following month, Sharon and Ozzyreturned to Hawaii, where they got married in 1982. Sharonshared a video from their lodgingon Instagram, along with the caption, “aloha ahiahi 🌴.”
She laterposted a photoof the pair kissing in a pool.
September 15, 2022: Sharon says she and Ozzy are “still in love”
Sharon and Ozzy reflected on their decades together in a September 2022 interview with PEOPLE. “We never gave up on each other,” she said. “I mean, I wasn’t a saint. Ozzy wasn’t a saint. I gave him as good as he gave me. We’re just meant to be.”
“Also, you have to realize that you can’t change anyone,” Sharon added. “At the beginning, you go, ‘After he’s been with me a while, he’ll change. He’ll calm down.’ You can’t change anyone, so a lot of it is acceptance.”
February 1, 2023: Sharon is “heartbroken” for Ozzy after he cancels tour due to spinal injury
Although he could sing, Ozzy recognized that his body was “still physically weak” following multiple procedures, and he “couldn’t deal” with the traveling aspect of a tour. “This is probably one of the hardest thingsI’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans,” he wrote in a statement posted onInstagram. “Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way.”
Speaking withThe Sunin April 2023, Sharon opened up about what it was like for her husband behind the scenes. Despite the slow recover, she’s optimistic he’ll return to the big stage eventually.“The biggest love affair of Ozzy’s life is his audience and performing,” she said. “He misses the live audience, he misses his fans terribly. He feels he’s let them down. Performing is what he is born to do.”
“Ozzy says to me that he can’t do anything as good as performing,” Sharon continued. “I get heartbroken when I hear him say that and knowing he cannot go out and do what he is meant to do. But he will get there.”
September 12, 2023: Ozzy and Sharon relaunch their family podcast with kids Aimée, Kelly and Jack
Comprised of 20 total episodes,The Osbournes Podcastwill “dive into the worlds of celebrity, true crime, rock and roll, culture,” according to ateaser.
January 21, 2024: Sharon reveals she attempted suicide after learning of Ozzy’s infidelity
While performing her one-woman show,Sharon Osbourne: Cut the Crap, Sharon opened up about attempting suicide after learning of Ozzy’s affair.
“He always, always had groupies and I was so used to that,” she said. “But when he knows the name of the person, where they live and where they work … it is a whole different thing as you are emotionally invested. I took,I don’t know how many pills.”
source: people.com
