Kelly Osbourne distances self from mother, Sharon's, far-right views

Kelly Osbourne says she disagrees with Sharon Osbourne over her support for Tommy Robinson and views on trans issues

Kelly Osbourne has said she disagrees with her mother Sharon Osbourne over her support for a Tommy Robinson march and comments relating to the trans community.

Speaking to LGBTQ+ outlet Attitude on the red carpet at the National Television Awards in London, Kelly was asked about her mother’s recent political views.

"I really don't… What do you mean by the far-right?" Kelly initially responded.

After being told that Sharon had supported a Tommy Robinson march, Kelly reacted: "The who?!" She then made her position clear, saying: "I don't agree. I don't agree with my mom, no."

"That's one thing that I can say I don't agree with her on. It's hard because I love my mom, but I also have to understand that she's entitled to her own opinions as well. And it's really hard when it comes to politics and things like that, but I… that's not for me," she added.

Sharon had faced criticism earlier this year after commenting "See you at the march" on an Instagram post about an upcoming rally organised by Robinson.

Centrepoint subsequently ended its relationship with Sharon as a celebrity ambassador, stating: "This sort of event does not align with our values."

Kelly was also asked about Sharon’s views on LGBT+ rights. When told that some of her mother’s comments may not align with the trans community, Kelly said: "I was always of the understanding that my mom was, like, of the same opinion as me."

Asked how those views made her feel, Kelly replied: "I think that it… I don't know if my mom knows enough trans people to make a fair judgment or anything to do with that sort of thing. Whereas for me, that is my world. And to be born in a body that doesn't belong to you, I couldn't imagine anything worse."

Kelly agreed with the suggestion that Sharon’s views could stem from a "lack of education".

"I definitely think that's what it is, and when I sit down, and if I ever have a conversation with my mom about stuff like this, she gets it. I think that, honestly, it is just a misunderstanding, it's not like, in any way against, if you know what I'm saying," she said.