Kelly Osbourne Moved to Tears While Honoring Late Father Ozzy During Emotional Lifetime Achievement Award Speech

Waterworks flowed as the rock legend's daughter stood before an expecting audience and delivered a heartfelt, soul-stirring tribute to the man the world knew as the Prince of Darkness, but to her, he was simply Dad.

In a moment charged with raw emotion, Kelly Osbourne took the stage at The Birmingham Awards on October 17, 2025, to accept a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for her father, the one and only rock god, Ozzy Osbourne. This came barely three months after the world mourned the sudden passing of the legendary rocker at the age of 76.

What followed was a devastatingly moving speech, one that honored his towering legacy in music and his unbreakable love for the city of Birmingham.

Rock Royalty Honored in His Hometown

Clad in a simple black dress and gold-chained necklaces, Kelly stood in quiet grace as she launched into a powerful list of her father's achievements.

She reminded the audience that Ozzy was no ordinary musician. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid him the ultimate honor, inducting him twice: once as the legendary, electrifying frontman of Black Sabbath, and again to recognize the thunderous solo career that truly shook the world.

She went on to spotlight his accolades, mentioning that he was a five-time Grammy winner, while most people never even win one. Over the course of his career, Ozzy also received 12 nominations from the Recording Academy. "But impressive as those awards are," she said, "this recognition tonight tops them all."

Hollywood Glitz Meant Nothing Compared to Birmingham Streets

Kelly painted a vivid portrait of a rock legend who, despite being worshiped on global stages, held one unwavering devotion: his hometown.

Sure, Ozzy had a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a dream for most entertainers, but his daughter revealed it was his star on Birmingham's Walk of Stars on Broad Street that truly made his heart soar.

"He was forced to spend much of his life in America because of his work, but Birmingham was always his heart and soul," Kelly added with conviction. "He loved this city; he loved the people as they loved him back. That's why it was so important to come home one last time in July to say goodbye."

Honoring the City That Loved Him Fiercely

At this point, raw emotion ambushed her voice, and the calm facade she had desperately held together finally shattered for the attendees to see.

She spoke of the overwhelming outpouring of love the people of Birmingham showed as they lined the streets to see the final concert of a man they'd watched rise from working-class streets to international superstardom.

According to Kelly, Ozzy's performance in Aston was the one that meant the most. It wasn't the thousands of packed arenas, the roaring stadiums, or the sold-out tours all over the world.

It was this last gig in his hometown, surrounded by the people who mattered most. The original members of Black Sabbath joined him onstage. Celebrities turned up in droves. But none of that mattered more than the setting.

"He was a proud Brummy in the beginning of his career, and he was a proud Brummy at the end," she said. And then, her voice broke again as she finished:

"Again, on behalf of my dad and my family, thank you for this wonderful Lifetime Achievement Award. I know he's looking down on us tonight, smiling with pride."

As the speech concluded, a massive roar of applause shook the room.

Internet Bursts With Emotion

The moment didn’t end at the awards show. Within hours, videos flooded social media, uploaded by attendees, reporters, and the official Birmingham Awards account.

But it was journalist Shoaib Shahid Rajput’s footage that drew the most attention from netizens.

"Ozzy would be so proud, also I’m pretty sure she’s wearing one of his necklaces," one Instagrammer swooned. Another admitted, "great speech kelly got goosebumps ozzy forever [sic]❤️🦇."

A heartfelt comment read, "Such a beautiful, brave speech Kelly! Your dad is definitely looking down and smiling proudly. He loved you so❤️🙏🏻." Another emotional post said, "Today I heard the little baby Girl of Ozzy... Her voice remember me when she was a teenager [sic]."

One netizen poured their heart out, "Kelly such a very wonderfully special speech of your loving caring rock legend father Ozzy ever incredibly amazing Kelly 🤘🤘🤘🤘 [sic]."

And the messages of support kept coming. "I love you Kelly 🙌 So strong and resilient and transparent 🙌 [sic]," someone wrote. Another praised her strength, "Well done Kelly. That must have been so difficult to do 🤗💓."

The First Tribute

This isn't the first time Kelly has honored her father. She broke her silence just a few days after Ozzy's death. As previously reported, the television personality poured out her grief onto her Instagram stories, posting a poignant, deeply personal note on July 25.

Using white letters set on a black background, the actress wrote about her despair, having lost her "best friend," and ending the message with a heartbroken emoji.

This came just three days after the news that surprised the world of metal and inspired an outpouring of tributes.

Kelly, along with her mother Sharon Osbourne and siblings Jack, Aimee, and Louis Osbourne, shared a photo on Ozzy's Instagram on July 22. They showed the music legend seated on a throne during his farewell concert in Birmingham, England, just weeks earlier.

In the caption, they included a statement announcing the Prince of Darkness's passing and how stricken they were by it. They also mentioned that Ozzy had left this world "surrounded by love" and asked people to respect their family at this time.