Kelly Osbourne Cuts Ties with Aimee, Unleashing Shocking Family Rift

**Kelly Osbourne Declares Estrangement from Sister Aimee: “Oil & Water”**

Kelly Osbourne made headlines after admitting she has cut ties with her older sister, Aimee, on the “We Need to Talk” podcast. The 41‑year‑old, known for her role in “The Osbournes,” said the split is permanent and there is no hope for reconciliation.

Her comments follow a long‑standing rift that began when Aimee declined to participate in the early 2000s reality series that turned the family into a household name.

In her interview, Kelly explained that the relationship had always felt “embarrassing” to Aimee and that she never acknowledged their siblings. She compared them as “oil and water,” noting they could not be more polar opposite.

When asked about possible repair, Kelly said simply, “No.” She added, “I respect her, I accept her, but we’re different, and that’s okay.”

**## Background & Context**

The Osbournes first appeared on television in the early 2000s when all family members were teenagers. The show featured Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with their two daughters, Kelly and Aimee, and brother Jack, then 40.

Aimee famously chose not to be part of the program, stating she wanted to protect herself and her parents from the public spotlight. She also wanted to avoid exposing her siblings while they were still very young and impressionable.

In later years, the siblings’ relationships remained strained. Aimee has expressed that she felt isolated from the family dynamic, saying, “I wouldn’t say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance.” She clarified that she does not socialize with Kelly or Jack and that the family’s bond feels distant.

The estrangement deepened after their parents’ separation and Aimee’s decision to move out of the family home.

**## What People Are Saying**

Kelly described feeling resentful because she never had a big sister to guide her through adolescence. “It’s one of the hardest things of my life that I never got a big sister and I had to learn how to do certain things that a big sister should have taught you on my own… I do have a resentment there.

I’ll have that forever,” she said. She also highlighted that Aimee’s constant attempts to change her and “say horrible things” made her withdraw from the relationship.

Aimee, in an interview with *The Independent*, explained her decision not to appear on the show: “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 emphasized that protecting the family’s privacy was paramount and that she did not want to expose her parents’ and siblings’ early years to public scrutiny.

Despite their differences, the three Osbournes – Kelly, Aimee, and Jack – united in mourning their father. After Ozzy’s death last year, the siblings traveled to Birmingham, England, for a special funeral procession attended by fans. They also appeared together at the 2026 Grammys, where the ceremony paid tribute to Ozzy’s legacy.

**## What Happens Next**

The Osbournes’ family is now focused on honoring their father’s memory rather than resolving sibling discord. While no official statement has been released regarding future interactions between Kelly and Aimee, both have publicly acknowledged the lack of a relationship.

The older children from Ozzy’s previous marriage – Elliot (60), Jessica (54), and Louis (50) – remain part of the extended family but have not commented on the siblings’ estrangement.

With the 2026 Grammys already in the past and their father’s funeral commemorated, the Osbournes appear to be moving forward separately. Whether or not any reconciliation will occur remains uncertain, but Kelly’s candid admission suggests that the divide will persist for the foreseeable future.