Kelly Osbourne loves her mother, but she is not pretending they agree on everything.
Asked directly about Sharon Osbourne’s support for British activist Tommy Robinson during an interview with Attitude at London’s National Television Awards, Kelly gave an equally direct answer: “I don’t agree with my mum, no.”
Kelly acknowledged that political disagreements can be uncomfortable inside a family. She said Sharon is entitled to her own opinions, but made clear that her mother’s position is “not for me.”
The conversation then moved beyond Robinson to Kelly’s relationship with the LGBTQ+ community and her mother’s views on trans issues. Kelly credited drag queens with teaching her makeup, the trans community with teaching her about bravery and RuPaul’s Drag Race with influencing how she presents herself.
Kelly Says Sharon’s Political Position Is ‘Not for Me’
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The issue Attitude put to Kelly dates back to April, when Sharon’s official Instagram account commented “See you at the march” beneath a video promoting Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom event in London.
The comment was widely interpreted as Sharon expressing support for the rally and an intention to attend. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is widely described by British news organizations as a far-right activist, although he has rejected the far-right label.
Kelly was also explaining that loving Sharon means accepting that her mother is entitled to opinions that she does not share. Entertainment Weekly later highlighted the exchange and reported that Sharon’s representatives had been contacted for comment.
Centrepoint Said It Would Not Work With Sharon Again
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Sharon’s April Instagram comment had consequences beyond social-media criticism. Centrepoint, a British charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness, publicly distanced itself from her after the remark.
Sharon had previously supported Centrepoint through an Omaze fundraising partnership. The charity clarified, however, that although she had been referred to as an ambassador in connection with that campaign, she was not an ongoing official Centrepoint ambassador.
In an official statement, Centrepoint said it had “no plans to work together in the future” and said political activity of that kind conflicted with its commitment to supporting young people regardless of background, religion or ethnicity.
The Guardian reported at the time that Sharon’s “See you at the march” comment had been posted from her official account beneath the video promoting Robinson’s event.
Kelly Says the Trans Community Taught Her About Bravery
Kelly’s answer became more personal when Attitude asked about her own relationship with LGBTQ+ people. She described the LGBTQ+ community as fundamental to who she has become and said it was the first community that consistently made her feel accepted. Growing up as a tomboy, Kelly said drag queens helped teach her how to do makeup.
“It was the trans community that taught me about bravery,” she added. She also credited RuPaul’s Drag Race, on which she appeared during the first All Stars season, with teaching her how to “stand like a lady.”
She Thinks Sharon Needs More Firsthand Experience
Kelly questioned whether Sharon has had enough firsthand exposure to the community to make fair judgments about it. She contrasted that with her own life, explaining that trans people are part of her world and that their experiences have shaped how she thinks about identity and courage.
Kelly said she believes a lack of education or familiarity may account for part of the gap between them. When she sits down with Sharon privately and discusses subjects like these one-on-one, she believes her mother “gets it.”