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Jack, Ozzy, Kelly, Sharon, and Aimee Osbourne | Source: Getty Images
Jack, Ozzy, Kelly, Sharon, and Aimee Osbourne | Source: Getty Images

Ozzy Osbourne's Eldest Daughter Aimee Makes Rare Public Appearance at 2026 Grammys Tribute

Akhona Zungu
Feb 03, 2026
08:37 A.M.

She skipped the red carpet, but she made an entrance all the same.

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Aimee Osbourne turned heads at the 68th Grammy Awards this past weekend, appearing alongside her mother Sharon, and siblings Kelly and Jack, for the first time in months — a family reunion that unfolded beneath the glow of Hollywood's biggest music night.

Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

The occasion was emotional: a tribute to the late Ozzy, who passed away last year, and whose legacy continues to echo through rock history.

Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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She Skipped the Spotlight — But Not the Moment

Though she opted out of walking the red carpet with the rest of her family, 42-year-old Aimee was photographed seated with them inside the Crypto.com Arena — her presence unmistakable and her style undeniably elegant.

Wearing a black off-the-shoulder velvet gown that clung to her frame with grace, Aimee brought a touch of old-Hollywood glamour. Her long, dark hair, parted down the center, flowed in loose, soft waves, framing a face accentuated by defined brows, subtle eye makeup, and a barely-there pink lip.

Wes Leavins, Sharon, Jack, and Aimee Osbourne attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Wes Leavins, Sharon, Jack, and Aimee Osbourne attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Fans were stunned — and delighted.

"She's the prettiest child in the Osbourne klan," one fan gushed online. "Her facial reconstruction is astonishing," another wrote.

Aimee Osbourne is seen on 10 November 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee Osbourne is seen on 10 November 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

"She looks great for 42," a third added, while others couldn't get over her resemblance to her famous mum. "Omg she looks just like Sharon!" one Instagrammer marveled. "Oh wow she's gorgeous! She looks just like Sharon," another agreed.

Aimee Osbourne is seen on 10 November 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee Osbourne is seen on 10 November 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

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The 'Normal One' Returns — on Her Own Terms

While the internet buzzed about her beauty, some were more struck by the sheer symbolism of the moment. "I am so glad all 4 were together last night ❤️," one fan wrote.

Another remarked, "She's the only normal one. I remember her from back in the day on the show, but she would rarely be on there — I actually forgot about her."

Aimee Osbourne is seen on 10 November 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee Osbourne is seen on 10 November 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

That comment, of course, gets to the heart of it: Aimee is the one who said no.

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Back in the early 2000s, when MTV came calling to turn the Osbournes into household names in reality TV, Aimee — then already in her 20s — refused.

Sharon Osbourne and her daughter Aimee attend the V Fashion Show 13 April 2002 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Sharon Osbourne and her daughter Aimee attend the V Fashion Show 13 April 2002 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

"Back then, I still felt I was trying to figure out who I was in the chaos of family life, so why on earth would I want that portrayed on television?" she told The Independent in 2015. "I wanted to protect myself, my parents, my siblings, too. They were very young, very impressionable."

Aimee, Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne attend Ozzy's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where he was honored with his own star, on 12 April 2002. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee, Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne attend Ozzy's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where he was honored with his own star, on 12 April 2002. | Source: Getty Images

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Family discussions — and heated arguments — followed, but the outcome was inevitable. The decision went four against one, leaving Aimee isolated in her opposition.

"It didn't matter what I thought, ultimately," she later reflected. "This was their path, their decision, and they were of course at liberty to take the opportunity. Which they did."

Aimee and Sharon Osbourne during 2002 MTV Movie Awards. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee and Sharon Osbourne during 2002 MTV Movie Awards. | Source: Getty Images

So while the crew moved in, Aimee moved out. "Obviously, I would have liked to stay at home a little longer," she admitted. "But it wasn't to be."

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As "The Osbournes" skyrocketed to fame, Aimee stayed out of frame — quickly gaining a reputation in the press as the "recluse," "hermit," and "enigmatic" eldest child.

Aimee Osbourne during the Smirnoff Ice & Endeavor Talent Agency Pre-Party For The MTV Movie Awards at Astra West on 31 May 2002 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee Osbourne during the Smirnoff Ice & Endeavor Talent Agency Pre-Party For The MTV Movie Awards at Astra West on 31 May 2002 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee's Struggle for Artistic Identity

She dabbled briefly in acting — even starring in MTV's 2003 "Wuthering Heights" remake opposite a young Katherine Heigl — but it was music that pulled at Aimee's soul.

She spent years quietly building her sound, eventually forming the synth-rock band ARO, a project she's led for several years. "It's been a frustrating journey," she said. "A lot of trial and error. For years it felt like I was swimming in the ocean, all by myself."

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A Strained Relationship With Her Siblings

Aimee's choice to opt out of the family show didn't just distance her from the spotlight — it drove a wedge between her and her siblings, particularly Jack.

Jack and Aimee Osbourne during Mercedes-Benz Shows LA Fashion Week Spring 2004 at The Standard in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jack and Aimee Osbourne during Mercedes-Benz Shows LA Fashion Week Spring 2004 at The Standard in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

In a candid July 2025 appearance on the "Disrespectfully" podcast, Jack shared rare insight into their fractured bond.

He explained that Aimee had hoped to pursue music with a mysterious, artistic aura, like Fiona Apple or Mazzy Star, and feared that reality TV would ruin her credibility.

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Jack, Aimee, Kelly, Sharon, and Ozzy Osbourne attend the premiere of "Little Nicky" on 2 November 2000 at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jack, Aimee, Kelly, Sharon, and Ozzy Osbourne attend the premiere of "Little Nicky" on 2 November 2000 at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

"And then once the show was hugely successful," Jack said, "I think she was kind of like, 'Well, I can't now come on because I don't want to be seen even more as jumping on the bandwagon.' So she just kind of dug her heels in and wanted to be relatively private and obscure."

Jack, Sharon, Kelly, Ozzy, and Aimee Osbourne with guest (far left) attend the 42nd Grammy Awards on 23 February 2000. | Source: Getty Images

Jack, Sharon, Kelly, Ozzy, and Aimee Osbourne with guest (far left) attend the 42nd Grammy Awards on 23 February 2000. | Source: Getty Images

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When asked whether Aimee ever regretted that choice, Jack was blunt:

"I've never had the conversation with her. We're not close at all. We don't have a great relationship — she'll be the first to tell you that, so it's no secret."

Aimee Osbourne visits SiriusXM Studios on 2 April 2015 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Aimee Osbourne visits SiriusXM Studios on 2 April 2015 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

A Moment of Unity — and a Mystery Man?

Whatever their past differences, the Osbournes came together in Ozzy's memory — and for fans, that was enough to spark hope for healing.

Brigitte Calls Me Baby frontman Wes Leavins was also at the event. He is rumored to be Aimee's boyfriend — though the pair have yet to confirm their relationship publicly.

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