Kelly Osbourne faced more criticism for her weight than for her struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism.
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Jack Osbourne Praises His Dad Ozzy's Voice Despite Health Struggles, Kelly Osbourne Opens Up About Body Shaming
In a heartwarming revelation, Jack Osbourne, son of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, shared that his father's voice remains in top form despite his health challenges. Speaking at a recent event, Jack said that fans would be left "blown away" by Ozzy's melodious croon.
On a somber note, his sister, Kelly Osbourne, spoke candidly about the relentless scrutiny she's faced due to her physical appearance over the years. At the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit, Kelly lamented that, despite her struggles with drugs and alcohol, she's been criticized more for her weight than anything else.
"We Live in a Fat-Phobic World," Kelly Said
Kelly, who turned 40 last year, discussed her long-standing weight battles in the public eye. She revealed that even body-shaming overshadowed some of her past struggles. "I've been a drug addict, an alcoholic... I've been a complete mess, disrespectful to people, horrible - but I got more crap for being fat than I did for anything else," she stated.
According to People magazine, Kelly tried multiple diets and workouts to shed the pounds, but it wasn't until she focused on her mental health that she saw significant progress.
"You Have to Change Your Mind," Kelly Advised
Kelly pointed out that losing weight isn't always as simple as diet and exercise. "You have to change your brain. You have to come to peace and acceptance about where you are in your life before you can start," she emphasized.
In 2020, Kelly credited her gastric sleeve surgery as the "best thing I have ever done," but stressed it wasn't an overnight solution. She explained that the surgery required a year of stand-alone therapy to prepare herself.
"It's Not a Quick Fix," Kelly Admitted
Looking back on her pregnancy, Kelly recalled hunkering down with her father, Ozzy, for nine months to avoid public scrutiny over her growing baby bump. She lamented the harsh body-shaming Jessica Simpson experienced during her own pregnancy and advocated for more rules against online bullying.
"Sometimes, the comments section of my social media, you just can't look at it because just as there are many mean ones, there are nice ones," Kelly shared, emphasizing the impact such comments can have on a person's self-esteem.
Kelly tried not to let negative comments about her weight and speculation about plastic surgery get to her, but admitted that some days were harder than others. Despite this, she has embraced her body and is happy with herself and her journey.
Sources:
- https://people.com/celebrity/kelly-osbourne-opens-up-body-shaming/
- https://www.etonline.com/kelly-osbourne-appears-to-have-undergone-dramatic-transformation-153208
- https://www.straight.com/health/you-need-mental-health-support-kelly-osbourne-says-why-she-got-gastric-sleeve-surgery-2428390
- https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/celebrity/kelly-osbourne-health-habits/
- https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/kelly-osbourne-now-weight-loss-drugs-alcohol-b2188361.html
- Kelly Osbourne, during her speech at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit, expressed her concerns about the prevalence of body-shaming in the world, stating that she has faced more criticism for her weight than for her substance abuse struggles.
- In her pursuit of weight management, Kelly Osbourne has shared that focusing on her mental health was crucial for her progress. She emphasized the importance of changing one's mindset before embarking on a weight loss journey.
- Despite undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, Kelly Osbourne admits that weight loss is not a quick fix and requires significant mental health support, including a year of stand-alone therapy to prepare oneself for the procedure.
