Kelly Osbourne has publicly said she disagrees with her mother Sharon Osbourne's support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson. She stressed that she still loves her mum despite their political differences.
Speaking to LGBTQ+ publication Attitude on the red carpet at the National Television Awards, Kelly, 41, was asked about Sharon's public backing of Robinson. The former Osbournes star made clear that supporting the controversial activist was one issue on which she and her mother do not see eye to eye.
The Family Rift
'I don't agree. I don't agree with my mum, no,' Kelly said. 'That's one thing that I can say that I don't agree with her on.'
She acknowledged that disagreeing with a close family member over politics can be difficult, adding: 'It's hard, 'cause I love my mum, but I also have to understand she's entitled to her own opinions as well.'
The comments follow controversy surrounding Sharon's apparent support for a rally associated with Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. In April, Sharon responded to an Instagram post promoting a Robinson event by writing: 'See you at the march.'
Far-Right Views
The reaction prompted Centrepoint, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness, to clarify its relationship with Sharon.
The organisation said the event did not align with its values and confirmed that, although Sharon had supported a previous campaign and had been referred to as an ambassador in connection with an Omaze prize draw, she was not an official ongoing ambassador, and Centrepoint had no plans to work with her in future.
Robinson is widely described by mainstream British media as a far-right and anti-immigration activist. His rallies and political campaigning have repeatedly attracted controversy, making Sharon's public support a particularly sensitive issue.
Transgender Views
Kelly also addressed a separate area of disagreement involving transgender issues. Asked about her mother's views, she suggested that Sharon might not know enough transgender people to make a fair judgement.
'I don't know if my mum knows enough trans people to make a judgement,' Kelly said.
The LGBTQ Community
In contrast, Kelly spoke warmly about the LGBTQ+ community and its influence on her life. She said she would not be the person she is without the community and credited its members with helping her become more confident and fearless.
'The LGBTQ+ community is everything to me,' she said, adding that the community had always accepted her.
She specifically credited drag queens with teaching her about makeup and said the transgender community taught her about bravery.
Sharon has faced controversy over her public comments and political positions before. In 2021, she left The Talk following a heated on-air exchange with co-host Sheryl Underwood after Sharon defended broadcaster Piers Morgan over his criticism of Meghan Markle. The dispute prompted an internal review by CBS.
Her more recent support for Robinson has nevertheless created a particularly striking contrast with Kelly's outspoken support for LGBTQ+ people.
For Kelly, however, the disagreement does not appear to have changed the affection she has for her mother. Her comments instead highlight a familiar tension within families: deeply held political differences can exist alongside strong personal relationships.
By publicly acknowledging that divide, Kelly has drawn a clear line between her own views and Sharon's while stopping short of suggesting that their political disagreement has ended their relationship.
The result is an unusually candid glimpse into the Osbourne family's differing political positions — with Kelly making clear that she does not share her mother's views on Robinson or transgender issues.
