Ozzy Osbourne’s former wife, Sharon, was born in London, United Kingdom, on October 9, 1952. Sharon’s dad was a music manager, and she was the eldest daughter whose world was shaped by music and varied ambitions. Sharon’s father had named her as ‘Al Capone of Pop’, and Ozzy got the chance to handle artists such as Black Sabbath, Little Richard, as well as Queen. In her childhood, she spent most of her time being immersed in music. Ozzy and Sharon did stick together, but they had a lot of highs and lows in their life during their marriage. However, they kept fighting for their relationship.
Ozzy was first married to Thelma Riley back in 1971 to 1982, and then adopted her son, Elliot, and then they were blessed with Jessica and Louis. Ozzy and Sharon met when she was 18, and it was in 1982 that they got married and were blessed with Aimee, Kelly and Jack. Here, Ozzy, on one side, is all set to retire as a heavy metal artist by giving his final concert at Birmingham. He will give an adieu to his pioneering metal band, Black Sabbath. Here’s everything to know about Sharon, who has been Ozzy’s manager and was earlier a receptionist.
Sharon first worked as a receptionist before becoming Ozzy Osbourne’s manager
Sharon’s childhood was filled with violence, poverty, and she grew up with a Jewish Russian dad and an Irish mom. During her teenage years, according to a report by American Songwriter.com, Sharon began working as a receptionist and later transitioned into movie promotions. However, it was in the 1970s when her career and life fully changed when Sharon came and managed Ozzy Osbourne. This was because he got ousted from his band, Black Sabbath, on the grounds of substance abuse. Sharon had helped Ozzy through the entire process of recovery and also revived his music career, and then Ozzy gave hits such as the Crazy Train. Due to the success, Ozzy and Sharon’s relationship saw a huge change both on the personal as well as professional front.
Sharon Rachel Levy’s immersion in the music culture made her stand out
It was in 1976, when Ozzy’s Black Sabbath was under Sharon’s dad’s management, and it was via this that she met Ozzy. However, they did not get into a relationship quickly, as when Ozzy went into addiction, Sharon hired him as a client and his stand-alone debut, Blizzard of Ozzy, changed his life. The business meetings between the duo turned into romance, and both got married in Maui, Hawaii back on July 4, 1982. The couple has been married now since a decade.
How Sharon Levy and her family became global stars
It was on the flagship reality show of MTV that Sharon and her full family became hit icons as they showed off their broken, chaotic home. Sharon reportedly had also won an Emmy and was seen as a straight-on-the-point matriarch. It was not just Ozzy whom she managed. Sharon has also managed The Smashing, Lita Ford, and Pumpkins through her own company, Sharon Osbourne Management. Sharon also co-founded Ozzfest back in the 1990s, which is an iconic metal festival. Sharon was a judge on the show, X Factor, between 2002 and 2004 and also on America’s Got Talent from 2007 to 2012. She has also been a panellist and has been known for her witty nature, effortless, fearless style, and her sharp eyes have made her a famous figure in the world of TV.
Sharon has been an author as well as a lawyer
Sharon has been an accomplished writer and has published a range of books, documenting her experiences related to life and music. She has also been an advocate for the awareness related to cancer after she battled Colon cancer back in 2022 and then founded the Sharon Osbourne Cancer Foundation. She also shared of doing cosmetic surgeries such as facelifts, tummy tucks, and reportedly had used Ozempic, where she had also spoken on the drawbacks as well as the benefits.
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