"Don't dehumanize me!" Hollywood star Kelly Osbourne fired back angrily at malicious commenters who crossed the line. Even amid the grief of losing her father Ozzy Osbourne, continued appearance-based insults finally prompted her to unleash long-held anger.
Kelly Osbourne on the 1st (local time) posted a long message on her social media, saying, "There is a particular kind of cruelty in hurting someone who is suffering."
This was a direct response to recent malicious comments that poured in after attending the '2026 BRIT Awards' saying she was "excessively thin." She confessed she is going through the hardest time of her life and targeted the commenters, saying, "kicking me when I'm down, questioning my pain, and spreading my struggles as gossip." She added the rebuke, "Such behavior does not prove strength; it only shows a lack of compassion and character."
Kelly Osbourne's rapid weight loss was revealed not to be simply from dieting or, as some suggested, the influence of 'Ozempic' (a weight-loss treatment). She is suffering severe loss of appetite due to grief over her father Ozzy Osbourne, who died of a heart attack in July last year. Her mother Sharon Osbourne has also stepped up for her daughter. Sharon warned those who casually judge others' suffering and leave malicious comments online, saying, "Kelly is not eating properly right now because of her grief."
Fans around the world have raised voices of comfort at the star's tearful confession hidden behind the glamorous red carpet. Fans responded with support, saying, "Don't judge someone's pain solely by their appearance," and "It's too harsh toward someone already going through a difficult time."
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