Shraman Mitra
John Michael Osbourne or Ozzy, popularly known by his adopted nickname “Prince of Darkness,” rose to fame as the frontman of the well-known metal band ‘Black Sabbath.’ Unfortunately, ‘Black Sabbath’ fired Ozzy in 1979, citing heavy drug and alcohol use as the reason. Ozzy, however, denied the extremity of the claim. He then established his single career and is now one of the biggest names in the music industry.
The outstanding singer met his wife Sharon Rachel Levy (now Osbourne) in 1970 as her father, Don Arden, was the manager of ‘Black Sabbath.’ As fate would have it, Don Arden fired Ozzy from the band in 1979, the same year he and Sharon started dating. Over the years, Sharon has been a rock for her husband and is even partly credited for Ozzy’s success. With fans clamoring to know where Ozzy and Sharon stand today, let’s find out if they are still together, shall we?
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne: How Did They Meet?
Ozzy met Sharon for the first time in 1970 when the former was still in ‘Black Sabbath.’ However, the two remained friends, and Ozzy married his first wife, Thelma Riley, with whom he shares two children, Jessica and Louis. Ozzy could not give Thelma and his kids a lot of family time as he was touring with his band. Furthermore, his drug and alcohol use soured his married life and led to the pair’s divorce in 1982. However, even before his divorce, Ozzy was romantically involved with Sharon, who was managing him at that time.
The couple started dating in 1979, and soon after separating from his ex-wife, Ozzy and Sharon tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony. The couple were blissfully happy in their initial years and even welcomed their children, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. However, cracks soon appeared in their relationship when in 1989, Sharon got Ozzy arrested for attempted murder. Reports claimed that Ozzy had attacked Sharon, who was saved by the timely intervention of the cops. Ultimately, the singer was sentenced to spend 6 months in medical detention.
Thankfully, Sharon stood by her husband and decided to stay married to him. Over the years, she has been an enormous support to her husband and is even partly responsible for his comeback after getting fired from ‘Black Sabbath.’ Sharon is also credited for creating ‘Ozzfest,’ which was a significant success for Ozzy and even paved the way for him to reunite with his old band members. Moreover, Ozzy and his wife also starred in the MTV show ‘The Osbournes’, which ran from 2002-2005.
Are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Still Together?
Yes, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are still married. Although, the couple did run into further problems in 2013 when rumors about their supposed divorce began circulating. Ozzy was quick to address the rumors and branded them as false. He also mentioned that even though he had relapsed into his drug and alcohol habits, he was trying to stay sober and was not divorcing his wife. However, in 2016 the couple separated when reports about Ozzy’s alleged affair with Michelle Pugh came to light. Sharon was devastated by the news, and the couple decided that the best course of action would be to split up.
Surprisingly, a few months after the split, the couple were back together, with Ozzy even admitting to cheating on his wife with multiple women as he was reportedly addicted to sex. After reconciling, the couple decided to strengthen their relationship, and in May 2017, they renewed their wedding vows in a ceremony in Las Vegas. Since then, Ozzy has been highly dedicated to his wife and has often expressed regret at his previous infidelities. Sharon, too, has come out in public about Ozzy’s six affairs but has since healed and repaired her marriage.
At present, Ozzy and Sharon seem to be leading a happy life. They are loving grandparents to their grandchildren, and it is lovely to see the two getting out of their past to find love in each other again. Although the bumps in their road have been many, the couple refused to let them derail their bond and have emerged stronger and more committed than ever before. With a beautiful love story stretching over 40 years, the couple deserves every bit of happiness and love they receive today.
