All About Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Daughter, Aimee Osbourne (Including Why She Opted Out of Their Family Reality Show)

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Aimee Osbourne famously left home at 16 when her family decided to start filming 'The Osbournes'NEED TO KNOW
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's older daughter Aimee Osbourne was born in 1983
She chose not to appear on their MTV show The Osbournes
Aimee has been making music under the name ARO since 2015Unlike her larger-than-life parents, Aimee Osbourne has always preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne welcomed their older daughter, Aimee, in 1983. But fans didn't see her on their hit MTV reality series, The Osbournes, as she moved out of the home when she was 16 years old.
'She couldn't live in our house because we were filming and it drove her insane,' Sharon revealed during a June 2018 episode of The Talk. 'She felt too that she didn't want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea. It was appalling to her.'
Aimee, whose younger siblings are Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, echoed those sentiments in a September 2015 interview with The Independent, saying, '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?"
Although she opted out of reality TV stardom, Aimee shares her late father's love of music. She's been releasing songs under the name ARO since 2015. In July 2025, Aimee made a rare public appearance at Ozzy's funeral.
Here's everything to know about Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's eldest daughter, Aimee Osbourne, and her relationship with the reality TV stars.
She was born in London
Aimee Rachel Osbourne was born in London on Sept. 2, 1983. Like the rest of her family, she grew up both in the English countryside and in California.
She told The Independent that their home life was always a little wild, and described herself as 'the one that had to be in control a lot of the time.'
"We travelled a lot, went on tour with my dad a lot,' Aimee said. 'But there was never a moment when any of us didn't feel loved, or taken care of."
She left home when she was 16
When Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack began filming The Osbournes, Aimee, then 16, declined to appear on the show and moved out of the home.
'I had grown up around having a pretty well-known dad anyway, and ... I always really valued my privacy within that family," she said during an August 2020 interview on Q1043 New York. Aimee added that she wanted to give herself 'a chance to actually develop into a human being as opposed to just being remembered for being a teenager' on TV.
She continued, 'It didn't really line up with what I saw my future as."
During a 2018 episode of The Talk, Sharon revealed how difficult that time was, saying that she regretted 'every day' that her daughter left home.
She's the lead singer of ARO
Like her father, Aimee is also a musician. She has been releasing music under the name ARO (her initials) since 2015.
However, Aimee previously didn't tell anyone that she liked music, as she didn't want to be compared to Ozzy.
'I kept it to myself 'cause you never want it known that you want to do what your parents do,' she said in a January 2021 interview with Cleveland.com.
Her first single, 'Raining Gold,' was inspired by growing up in the spotlight.
"I wanted the song to touch on how overwhelming and isolating it feels to be constantly misunderstood and the importance of choosing to break free from that and just believing in yourself," the singer said in a March 2015 interview with Rolling Stone. "It's so valuable to always try and put yourself in someone else's shoes. I hope this song reminds people of that."
Aimee released her debut album, Vacare Adamaré, in 2020.
In addition to her music, she also played Raquelle in MTV's 2003 musical adaptation of Wuthering Heights. She told reporters at the time that she didn't have 'huge intentions' to be an actress and was 'casually asked" to be in the production.
"It was a great experience and I'm glad I did it," she added.
She's "really different" from her siblings
When it comes to her relationship with her siblings, Aimee told The Independent in 2015 that there isn't 'an ease' between them, rather, 'there is an acceptance.'
Kelly has also spoken out about her relationship with her older sister, describing them as 'really different' from one another.
'We don't talk,' she said during a May 2021 interview on Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast. 'She doesn't understand me and I don't understand her."
She made a rare public appearance for Ozzy's funeral in 2025
Following Ozzy's death on July 22, Aimee made a rare appearance to attend her father's funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham, England. She walked alongside her mom and siblings as fans crowded the streets to say goodbye to the Prince of Darkness.
Rolling Stone Australia reported in July 2025 that Aimee would appear in a documentary about her father titled No Escape From Now. The film reportedly follows the heavy metal legend's health issues and journey to 'take the stage for one final performance.'
"Filming with him, Sharon, Aimee, Kelly and Jack for the last three and a half years will always be a cherished and remarkable experience,' the documentary's creative team said in a statement. 'Largely because we got to regularly witness Ozzy's indomitable spirit, his mischievous, irresistible grin and his masterful display of unique one-liners.'
No Escape From Now is set to release in late 2025.
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