Credit: UnsplashKelly’s Previous Controversial Statements
In a recent Rolling Stone interview published on Thursday, January 18, Kelly Osbourne discussed a contentious comment she made while guest hosting on The View back in August 2015, which has resurfaced on social media. Osbourne expressed remorse over her words and contemplated the repercussions of her statement.
Back in 2015, during a discussion about former President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration, Osbourne’s comment sparked immediate backlash. She remarked, “If you were to remove all Latinos from this country, who would be there to manage your cleaning, Donald Trump?” Following the criticism, Osbourne apologized on Facebook for her “unfortunate choice of words,” while also stating that she “will not apologize for being biased as I am NOT.”
During her recent Rolling Stone interview, Osbourne expressed profound regret and recognized the hurt caused by her comment to many, labeling it as “the most lamentable action” she has ever taken. She emphasized the importance of words and the difficulty of being wrongly characterized.
Almost ten years after Kelly Osbourne’s offending remark regarding Latinos during a segment on The View garnered instant disapproval, the former reality TV personality and presenter is addressing the incident https://t.co/8SNIUrUtER
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Despite the discomfort caused by the viral clip, Osbourne mentioned finding joy in seeing how people have artistically engaged with it, even though she continues to be the subject of ridicule.
Reflecting on the difficult phase of her life when the incident occurred, Osbourne revealed that she had just returned from a rehabilitation program for anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma, all while dealing with her father, Ozzy Osbourne’s infidelity. These challenges led her to turn to alcohol and drugs, and the incident served as a wake-up call for her to make positive changes in her life.
Now a mother to her son Sidney, Osbourne talked about the anguish she feels at having to explain the video to him in the future, highlighting the importance of understanding the weight of words. She admitted to personal growth stemming from the incident, stating that she has gained the wisdom to discern when to stop talking and has evolved as a person.
