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Jack Joseph Osbourne (born 8 November 1985) is a British media personality. He is the youngest child of Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. He starred on MTV's reality series The Osbournes (2002–2005), along with his father, mother Sharon, and sister Kelly. Osbourne has since pursued a career as a fitness and travel reporter, presenting shows such as Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (2005–2009) and BBC's Saving Planet Earth (2007). In 2016, he and his father travelled the world in the History Channel reality series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour.

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Early life

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Jack Joseph Osbourne was born on 8 November 1985[1] in London to Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025) and his wife and manager, Sharon (née Levy).[1][2][3] Jack has stated that his childhood was "perfectly happy and contented".[4] For the first six years of his life, he lived in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, then his parents moved the family to Los Angeles, but a year later the family returned to Buckinghamshire. When Osbourne was 11, the family moved back again to Southern California, this time to Beverly Hills. In spite of moving so many times at a young age, Osbourne did not find it disruptive.[5]

One aspect of his life that constant moving did affect was his school life, and Osbourne soon despised going to school, which was not helped by the fact that he was diagnosed with a form of dyslexia at the age of 8,[6][7] and ADHD at the age of 10. At the time, he was studying at a Christian school in Los Angeles.[8] He returned to England for a year before returning to Los Angeles, where he was enrolled into the special needs Park Century School.[9] At 14, he was offered an internship at Virgin Records, where his mother was managing the band The Smashing Pumpkins.[citation needed] After Sharon stopped managing that band, Osbourne started A&R scouting for Epic Records, where his father had been on for many years. Osbourne also helped his mother in managing his father's annual touring festival, Ozzfest, advising her about up-and-coming bands.[10]

On his 13th birthday, Osbourne got drunk for the first time on whisky; by the time he was 14, he was drinking regularly and had started smoking marijuana.[11] He started partying heavily, and made headlines on 21 April 2003, when he was admitted to a child psychiatric ward for an addiction to OxyContin.[12] Osbourne's drug addiction escalated after his mother was diagnosed with cancer; he was as well battling with his own depression. His self-destructive behaviour came to a head when he attempted suicide by taking a cocktail of prescription pills and cutting his hands with shards of glass after hearing his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend pick up her phone when he called her.[13] He woke up 12 hours later.[13] Osbourne continued with his drug use until he realised that he "never wants to feel this way ever again" and admitted himself into an adolescent psychiatric ward. He spent 10 days detoxing and was moved to an adolescent rehabilitation center in Malibu, where he enrolled in a recovery program.[14]

Career

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Osbourne gained high visibility in 2002 after appearing in his family's reality television show The Osbournes, which aired on MTV and won an Emmy Award in 2002.[15] In the show, Osbourne was mostly shown as a rebellious teenager who liked to party and to fight with sister Kelly Osbourne. In a song by Tenacious D advertising The Osbournes,[16] Jack Black sings the line "and he's got a big 'fro on his head" to describe Osbourne's curly hair that grew longer until he eventually shaved it off in the third season of the show. In 2002, Osbourne briefly appeared in Austin Powers: Goldmember along with the rest of his family, and subsequently starred in a Super Bowl XXXVI advertisement for Pepsi Twist with sister Kelly. From 2002 to 2003, Osbourne appeared in Season 6 of Dawson's Creek, playing Audrey's childhood friend. He also made cameos in The X Factor (as a "Goth rapper"[17] who sings "Ice Ice Baby"), the fifth season of That '70s Show as a DMV customer and as a dining room guest in the eighth season of Hell's Kitchen. Post-rehab, Osbourne went on in 2003 to star in his own show on Channel 4, Union Jack. In 2004 he played a small role in New York Minute, a film starring the Olsen twins, in which he plays a music promoter named Justin.

Osbourne at the signing of his autobiography, 21 Years Gone, in 2006

In 2005, Osbourne started to show more of an interest in fitness through co-hosting the ITV2 show, Celebrity Wrestling: Bring It On! In February that year, he appeared in Extreme Celebrity Detox in which he took part in tai chi and climbing exercises.[18] He later appeared in his own programme, Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie produced by the same production company (Ginger Productions) as Extreme Celebrity Detox. Osbourne lost (50 lb) 23 kg[19] in Thailand at a Muay Thai martial arts camp in Pattaya to be fit enough to climb El Capitan (which he achieved) while filming the first series of Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie. It aired on ITV2 in the UK, the Travel Channel in the United States, The LifeStyle Channel in Australia, GOtv in South Africa and on MuchMusic in Canada. Adrenaline Junkie focuses on Osbourne's training for sports like rock climbing, mountaineering and a jungle trek in Belize from the Chiquibul Chamber through dense jungle ending at Caracol ruins (guided by the UK extreme conservation organisation Trekforce). He showcased the effects of his weight loss with the two semi-naked photo shoots for Cosmopolitan magazine in 2005 to raise awareness of testicular cancer. The first, taken in June 2005, shows him sitting on a motorbike; the second appeared in the December 2005 issue.[20] After the first series of Adrenaline Junkie he began filling in for Stephen Mulhern on CITV's Saturday morning kids' show Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown (which has since ended). Osbourne took part in Sport Relief and faced former singer in the band S Club 7, Bradley McIntosh, in a boxing match of three one-minute rounds to raise money for the charity. Osbourne won by a unanimous decision.

He once claimed to be considering a career in law enforcement and was on reality television show Armed & Famous. The show was pulled from CBS in January 2007, and Osbourne was sued by a woman from Muncie, Indiana, whose house was accidentally raided during filming.[21] Osbourne also filmed a programme in Namibia for the BBC's Saving Planet Earth series. He also took part in the Mongol Rally with News Corporation director Andrew Knight's daughter, Amaryllis Knight.[22] Osbourne and his family reunited with reality TV show Osbournes Reloaded, which debuted 31 March 2009 and was cancelled after the first episode.

Osbourne in 2011

Osbourne made and produced a documentary about his father that was originally to be titled to Wreckage of My Past: The Ozzy Osbourne Story, but was changed to God Bless Ozzy Osbourne. This film premiered in April 2011 at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released on DVD in November 2011.[23] In early August 2010, Osbourne directed his first music video, for his dad's song "Life Won't Wait" from the album Scream. The video debuted on 23 August. Osbourne worked for Fuse News from February 2013 to early 2014. Osbourne also had a paranormal investigation show titled Haunted Highway that aired on Syfy for two six-episode seasons, during the summers of 2012 and 2013.

Between 2016 and 2018, Osbourne appeared with his father Ozzy in the US worldwide buddy travelogue series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour on the History Channel. He currently has three paranormal television shows featured on the Travel Channel, which are Jack Osbourne's Night of Terror, Portals To Hell and The Osbournes Want To Believe that starred both of his parents, until Ozzy’s death on 22 July 2025.

In November 2025, Osbourne joined the cast of the twenty-fifth series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.[24] He was eliminated on 5 December, alongside Lisa Riley finishing in sixth place.[25]

Personal life

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Osbourne became a naturalised citizen of the United States in 2012.[26]

Osbourne and his then-girlfriend, actress Lisa Stelly, had their first child, a daughter, in April 2012.[27] Osbourne and Stelly were married in Hawaii on 7 October 2012.[28] On 6 September 2013, Stelly said she had suffered a miscarriage in her second trimester; they had been expecting a son.[29] Their next child, a daughter, was born in 2015.[30] Their third daughter was born in February 2018.[31] The couple announced their separation on 18 May 2018.[32] Their divorce was finalised on 5 March 2019.[33]

Osbourne became engaged to interior designer Aree Gearhart[34] in December 2021. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in July 2022.[35] Osbourne and Gearhart secretly married at the San Ysidro Ranch in California, September 2023.[36] In December 2025, it was announced he and Gearhart are expecting their second child, his fifth, and her second.[37]

In June 2012, Osbourne announced that he had been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.[38] He had experienced symptoms for a number of years including blindness in one eye; numbness in both legs; and problems with his bladder, bowel, and stomach.[39] Osbourne injects Copaxone medication daily, uses vitamin supplements and hormone replacement therapy, and has travelled to Europe for stem cell therapy.[40][41] He has also made lifestyle changes such as minimising stress, exercising regularly, and significantly altering his diet.[42] However, he has spoken of his fear of a rapid decline and has admitted that his doctors have urged him to stop participating in highly intensive physical workouts: "Right now am I going to be in a wheelchair? No. But if I don't take care of myself, who knows?"[41][43] While appearing on Dancing with the Stars in October 2013, Osbourne said that he did not suffer from "any severe symptoms other than the odd bit of tingling down my leg and the occasional bout of fatigue."[44]

Filmography

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Television

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Television appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2002–2005 The Osbournes Himself Main cast (52 episodes)
2002 Dawson's Creek Episode: "The Kids Are Alright"
2003 That '70s Show Andy Episode: "Misty Mountain Hop"
2003 Union Jack (UK) Host TV series [45]
2004 The X Factor (UK) Himself Guest judge (Series 1, episode 1)
The F Word (UK) Contestant
2005 Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie Host; also executive producer (2 seasons)
2007 Ozzy & Jack's World Detour (Pilot) Unaired pilot for a travel series
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyers Cut) Documentary miniseries
2008 Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Documentary
2009 Jack Osbourne's Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie Host
You Don't Know Jack Documentary miniseries
2010 Jack Osbourne: Fearless Host; documentary series
2012–2013 Haunted Highway Co-host; investigator (2 seasons); also executive producer
2013–2014 Fuse News Correspondent
2013 Dancing with the Stars Contestant (Season 17)
2014 The Osbournes: Reloaded Pilot
Jack Osbourne's Night of Terror TV special
2015 Ozzy & Jack's World Detour Co-host (3 seasons); also executive producer
2019–2020 Portals to Hell Co-host / Lead Investigator
2020–2021 The Osbournes Want to Believe Himself Host; also executive producer
2021 Home Sweet Home Guest
Jack Osbourne's Haunted Homecoming Host; TV special
2022 The Conners Episode: "The Wedding of Dan and Louise"
The Kelly Clarkson Show Guest
2023 Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Contestant: Season 2 (6 episodes)
The Osbournes: Home for the Holidays TV special
2024 Jack Osbourne's Haunted Holiday Host; TV special
2025 Cooking with the Stars Runner-up
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home Documentary
Ozzy: No Escape From Now Documentary
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Contestant (Series 25)[24]

Film

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Film appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Austin Powers in Goldmember Himself Uncredited cameo
2004 New York Minute Justin Film
2011 God Bless Ozzy Osbourne Himself Documentary; also executive producer
2021 The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

Books

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  • Osbourne, Jack (2006). 21 Years Gone | The Autobiography. Pan Macmillan. ISBN 9781743299920.[46]

References

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Jack Osbourne is a British-American television personality, producer, actor, and author best known as the son of heavy metal singer and , and for his prominent role in the MTV reality series , which chronicled his family's life from 2002 to 2005. Born on November 8, 1985, in , , he rose to fame during his teenage years through the show, which earned an Emmy Award and introduced audiences to the chaotic yet endearing dynamics of the Osbourne household. Over the years, Osbourne has transitioned into a multifaceted media career, hosting adventure and paranormal investigation programs while navigating significant personal health challenges, including a diagnosis of and a long-term battle with that he has successfully overcome. Osbourne's early career leveraged his family's celebrity status, beginning with a cameo appearance as a young boy in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember. He soon expanded into television presenting with Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (2005–2009), a Discovery Channel series where he explored extreme sports and global adventures, and BBC's Saving Planet Earth (2007), an environmental advocacy program. In 2016, he co-hosted Ozzy & Jack's World Detour on the History Channel with his father, blending humor, history, and father-son bonding through travels to quirky destinations like the Seven Wonders of the World. His interest in the supernatural led to hosting roles in series such as Jack Osbourne's Night of Terror and the 2020 Travel Channel show The Osbournes Want to Believe, where he reunited with his parents to discuss paranormal theories and UFOs. As a producer, Osbourne founded Osbourne Media, which has developed documentaries like God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011) and contributed to the upcoming Sony biopic about his parents' lives. On a personal level, Osbourne has been candid about his struggles with , which began in his early teens amid the pressures of fame and family spotlight. He entered recovery at age 17 after an intervention by his mother, achieving 17 years of sobriety by 2021 and maintaining it through ongoing support networks, even after losing a close friend who helped initiate his sobriety journey. In 2012, at age 26, he was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting following symptoms that emerged during a hiking trip in , a condition he has managed while continuing his professional endeavors. Osbourne detailed his path to recovery in his 2007 autobiography 21 Years Gone: The Autobiography, emphasizing themes of resilience and family influence. He has been married to Aree Gearhart since 2023 and is the father of four daughters, Pearl (born 2012), Andy (born 2015), (born 2018), and Maple (born 2022), with whom he resides in the United States, holding dual British-American citizenship. In recent years, as of 2025, Osbourne has remained active in media production and public speaking on wellness and recovery, attending events like wellness galas while reflecting on his father's legacy following Ozzy's death in July 2025. In November 2025, he joined the cast of the ITV reality series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.

Early life

Family background

Jack Osbourne was born on November 8, 1985, in , , as the youngest child of heavy metal singer and music manager . He has two older sisters, , born in 1983, and , born in 1984. The Osbourne family's early years were marked by frequent relocations between the and the , driven by Ozzy's burgeoning solo music career following his time with . Initially based in the area of , , the family moved to when Jack was six years old, but returned to after just one year. They settled permanently in , by the time Jack was 11, where he attended local schools including Park Century School. Born into one of rock music's most prominent families, Jack experienced early exposure to media attention and public life due to his parents' celebrity status, including attending high-profile events and navigating the constant presence of and fans from a young age.

Childhood challenges

Jack Osbourne was diagnosed with at the age of eight and (ADHD) at the age of ten, conditions that significantly impacted his early academic performance. These diagnoses led to ongoing struggles in traditional schooling environments, prompting his family to opt for to better accommodate his needs. Osbourne later attended specialized institutions, including a in and the Park Century School for students with learning differences, which provided tailored support amid his challenges. During his adolescence, Osbourne began grappling with severe depression, which manifested as and contributed to his initial forays into substance use as a form of . He started drinking regularly at age 14, influenced by the rock 'n' roll lifestyle surrounding his family, and by his mid-teens had experimented with other substances including marijuana and inhalants. These issues escalated around age 17, when he developed an to OxyContin, consuming up to 400 mg daily alongside alcohol, amid the heightened pressures of his family's rising public profile. The Osbourne family's longstanding fame, stemming from his father Ozzy's career in heavy metal, already eroded much of Jack's privacy during his formative years, fostering a sense of instability as the family frequently relocated between the UK and the US. This dynamic intensified with the 2002 launch of the reality series The Osbournes, which thrust the then-16-year-old into global scrutiny just as he navigated personal turmoil, effectively curtailing his adolescence and exacerbating his mental health struggles. In April 2003, following a blackout episode, Osbourne entered a rehabilitation facility in Pasadena, California, for a 60-day treatment program focused on alcohol and drug dependency; due to his age, initial detox occurred in a psychiatric ward. This period marked a pivotal transition, as he began channeling his experiences into personal growth while avoiding the deeper pitfalls of his earlier challenges.

Career

Reality television debut

Jack Osbourne's breakthrough into reality television came with his role as himself on MTV's The Osbournes, a series that premiered on , 2002, and chronicled the everyday chaos of his family's life in their Beverly Hills mansion over four seasons until 2005. At age 16 during the show's debut, Osbourne appeared alongside his father Ozzy, mother Sharon, and sister Kelly, capturing unscripted moments of family interactions, pranks, and conflicts that humanized the rock star household. The program marked Osbourne's entry into the entertainment industry, transforming him from a private teenager into a overnight. The Osbournes played a pivotal role in pioneering the family-based reality TV format, achieving record viewership as MTV's highest-rated series in its first season and setting a template for subsequent shows by blending humor, dysfunction, and authenticity in celebrity domestic life. The series' cultural impact extended beyond ratings, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding reality program in 2002 and influencing the genre's shift toward raw, voyeuristic portrayals of fame's underbelly. Osbourne's on-screen presence contributed to this by highlighting generational clashes and personal vulnerabilities within the family dynamic. In the immediate aftermath of , Osbourne garnered additional media attention through guest appearances on his mother's daytime talk show, , which ran from 2003 to 2004 and often featured family segments. These spots reinforced his visibility while the public image of Osbourne solidified as the "troubled son," amplified by depictions of his rebellious antics and early addiction issues that had roots in childhood. By around 2005, as wrapped, Osbourne began transitioning from passive participant to active contributor in the industry, taking on hosting and production duties for his adventure documentary series Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, which debuted that year on ITV and explored extreme sports and travel. This shift marked his initial steps toward building a career behind the camera, leveraging the fame from his reality debut.

Hosting and production roles

Following his debut on the family reality series The Osbournes, Jack Osbourne transitioned into hosting and producing adventure and travel-focused television content. Osbourne hosted and produced the British reality series Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, which aired on ITV2 from 2005 to 2009 and was broadcast on the in the United States. The program documented Osbourne's six-month global journey to build physical and mental fitness through extreme sports training and challenges in numerous countries, including , , and jungle treks in . In one episode, Osbourne and participants concluded their adventure with a skydiving jump from a plane over the English countryside. The series emphasized personal growth and adrenaline-fueled experiences, with Osbourne often performing the stunts himself. In 2016, Osbourne co-hosted Ozzy & Jack's World Detour alongside his father, , on the for its first season, with subsequent seasons airing on A&E through 2018. The father-son travel series featured road trips across the and internationally, exploring historical sites tied to , family ancestry, and cultural landmarks, such as lumberjack heritage in the and rock 'n' roll milestones. Osbourne also served as a on the show, blending adventure with familial bonding and educational detours. Osbourne expanded into production with the 2011 documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, where he acted as a chronicling his father's life, career, and path to sobriety through interviews and archival footage. By the 2020s, Osbourne continued producing family-oriented content, co-hosting and producing The Osbournes launched in 2018 and ongoing into 2025, where family members reminisce about their experiences and share stories with guests. This , distributed through Osbourne Media House, focuses on unfiltered family dynamics and legacy without delving into scripted television formats.

Other media and advocacy work

In 2019, Osbourne co-hosted the paranormal investigation series Portals to Hell alongside on the , where they explored locations believed to be gateways to the spirit world, conducting on-site investigations into hauntings and supernatural phenomena over three seasons until 2022. Following his 2012 diagnosis, Osbourne became an active advocate for MS awareness, partnering with organizations like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to share his experiences and encourage others to manage the condition proactively. He collaborated with in 2015 to launch an enhanced multimedia website, "You Don't Know Jack About MS," aimed at empowering patients to take a more active role in their treatment and education. Through speaking engagements and media appearances, Osbourne has emphasized that MS is "not a death sentence," highlighting adaptive strategies like while addressing its variable impacts on individuals. In 2025, amid the family's grief over Ozzy Osbourne's death on July 22, Jack participated in emotional interviews reflecting on his father's final days, including Ozzy's last performance at the "Back to the Beginning" concert on July 5 and the completion of his memoir Last Rites just before passing. He promoted the memoir, published on October 7 by Grand Central Publishing, which chronicles Ozzy's later struggles with Parkinson's and spinal issues, describing it as a "brutally honest goodbye" to his father's legacy. Osbourne joined the 2025 season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which began on November 16, with reports indicating full family support despite the recent loss. Osbourne has expanded into podcasting with Trying Not to Die, a bi-weekly video series co-hosted with Ryan Drexler since 2024, featuring unfiltered discussions on , chaos, and personal resilience. He also hosts Ghosts and Grit With Jack Osbourne, blending topics like adventure, encounters, and wellness. In these platforms and related advocacy, Osbourne ties fitness and recovery discussions to his own journey, promoting and after 22 years in recovery while incorporating alternative therapies for MS management.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Jack Osbourne married model Lisa Stelly on October 7, 2012, after beginning to date in 2011, having met at a club. The couple welcomed three children during their marriage: daughter Pearl Clementine on April 24, 2012; daughter Andy Rose on June 13, 2015; and daughter Minnie Theodora on February 3, 2018. They announced their separation in May 2018, citing but emphasizing a commitment to co-parenting, with Stelly stating in their joint announcement that the decision allowed them both to "continue to grow" while remaining best friends. The divorce was finalized on March 5, 2019, with Osbourne agreeing to pay Stelly $1 million, including funds for her to purchase a home, and the pair sharing of their children. Following the , Osbourne began interior Aree Gearhart in late 2019, going public with the relationship in November of that year. The couple became engaged in December 2021 and welcomed their daughter, Maple Artemis, on July 9, 2022. Osbourne and Gearhart married in an intimate family ceremony in mid-September 2023, with Osbourne describing the event on as marrying "the most amazing woman I've ever met." Their blended family now includes Osbourne's four children, with Gearhart actively involved in raising them alongside Osbourne. Osbourne's romantic history prior to his marriages included brief relationships and rumored flings, such as a short-lived romance with model from 2013 to 2014. He has also been linked to figures like and in passing encounters during his early career. The Osbourne faced profound loss on July 22, 2025, when Jack's father, , died at age 76 from at his home in , . Jack publicly reflected on the final days in emotional interviews, recounting how he learned of his father's passing via a call and describing the unexpected outpouring of global love that followed, which he said "none of us expected... to be like this." He detailed Ozzy's last performance as a "living wake" in July 2025, where the gathered to honor the rock icon's legacy, and shared memories of their time together promoting Ozzy's final book, . Amid the grief, Jack noted the 's close support system, though he had admitted just days prior to Ozzy's death that he and sister Aimee remained estranged, lacking a strong relationship. Sharon Osbourne, Jack's mother, has spoken sparingly about her grief but appeared overwhelmed during the private family funeral on July 30, 2025, following a public procession in Birmingham, surrounded by children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee. In September 2025, she broke her silence, stating she was "still having trouble finding the words" to process the loss of her 40-plus-year partner. Jack has since updated on his mother's , describing her as "OK, but she's not OK," while emphasizing the family's ongoing mutual support during mourning.

Health struggles and recovery

In December 2012, at the age of 27, Jack Osbourne was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting (RRMS) following symptoms that included sudden numbness in his legs and severe vision loss in his right eye, rendering him nearly 90% blind temporarily due to . He began treatment immediately with nightly injections of (Copaxone), a disease-modifying therapy aimed at reducing relapse frequency and slowing progression in RRMS cases. By 2013, Osbourne reported entering remission with no major flare-ups, though he emphasized the need for lifelong monitoring and lifestyle adjustments, including diet and exercise, to manage the condition. Osbourne's , achieved in 2003 at age 17 after entering rehab for OxyContin , faced renewed challenges following his MS diagnosis, prompting a recommitment to recovery through daily and support networks. He has maintained for over 20 years as of 2025, often crediting his focus on incremental progress for navigating the emotional toll of chronic illness without . Osbourne has openly discussed his mental health management, including therapy to address depression exacerbated by early fame and his MS diagnosis, describing it as a "through line" symptom of the disease that requires ongoing resilience-building practices. In interviews, he has shared how these experiences fostered a proactive approach to emotional , emphasizing the role of family discussions and professional support in cultivating personal strength. As of 2025, Osbourne has reported no major health relapses, continuing alternative therapies alongside conventional management to sustain stability. Following the death of his father, , in July 2025 from due to complications related to and , Osbourne has highlighted the influence of family support on his emotional amid the , noting periods of "ups and downs" while leaning on close relatives for resilience.

Media works

Television appearances

Jack Osbourne first gained widespread television exposure through guest and recurring roles in the early 2000s. In 2002, he appeared as himself in multiple episodes of the WB drama Dawson's Creek, portraying a fictionalized version of his persona as the childhood friend of character Audrey Liddell (played by Busy Philipps); his cameos spanned the sixth and final season, including episodes like "The Kids Are Alright" where he joined Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Audrey on a night out in Los Angeles. That same year, Osbourne became a central figure in the MTV reality series The Osbournes (2002–2005), appearing as himself across all 52 episodes alongside his family, chronicling their chaotic daily life in a fly-on-the-wall format that propelled the show to cultural phenomenon status. In 2009, he reunited with his family for the short-lived Fox variety series Osbournes Reloaded, contributing to sketches, musical performances, and audience interaction segments in its single aired episode before the show was pulled amid controversy. Osbourne transitioned into hosting roles with adventure and travel programming starting in the mid-2000s. He fronted Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (2005–2009) on , a documentary series in which he undertook extreme sports and survival challenges across global locations, such as white-water rafting in and in , spanning five seasons that highlighted his personal growth post-rehab. The show briefly revived in 2011–2012 for additional episodes focused on adrenaline-fueled expeditions. In 2007, he hosted an episode of BBC's environmental advocacy series Saving Planet Earth, traveling to northern to investigate the plight of desert elephants. Later, from 2016 to 2018, Osbourne co-hosted Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour on with his Ozzy, exploring historical sites and family roots in a three-season format that blended humor, , and rock history, including visits to and the American South. In the paranormal genre, he hosted Portals to Hell (2019–2022) on , investigating haunted locations worldwide with co-host over three seasons, such as the Queen Mary ship and , before the series concluded. He also hosted Jack and Kelly Osbourne: Night of Terror (2021–2022) on , exploring haunted sites across America with his sister Kelly and guests like . From 2020, Osbourne reunited with his parents for The Osbournes Want to Believe on , reviewing viewer-submitted videos of phenomena, UFOs, and events over multiple seasons. Osbourne has made guest spots on reality and variety formats throughout his career. In 2013, he appeared as a guest mentor and performer on UK during his mother's judging tenure, offering advice to contestants and joining family-themed segments. As of November 2025, Osbourne is confirmed to join the lineup for the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! on ITV, marking his participation in the survival reality competition set to air starting November 16. In addition to these, Osbourne has made numerous minor appearances on talk shows and family specials. Notable examples include guest spots on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the early 2000s promoting The Osbournes, and more recent family-oriented specials like Jack Osbourne's Haunted Homecoming (2022 miniseries on Travel Channel), where he and sister Kelly investigated paranormal activity at their childhood home, and Jack Osbourne's Buried Bloodlines (2023 series), delving into supernatural family history. These appearances often tie into his advocacy for health and paranormal topics, with ongoing guest roles on shows like Good Morning America in 2025 discussing family matters.

Film roles

Jack Osbourne made his film debut in a in the comedy (2002), where he portrayed himself alongside his family during a scene featuring celebrity cameos at a party. This uncredited role capitalized on the Osbourne family's rising fame from their series, marking an early foray into cinematic appearances. In 2004, Osbourne took on a supporting role as Justin, a music promoter, in the teen comedy New York Minute, starring as twin sisters navigating a chaotic day in . His character interacts with the protagonists by offering them a performance opportunity, highlighting his brief but memorable involvement in the film's plot centered on music and adventure. Osbourne's film work has remained limited, with no major leading roles to date, primarily consisting of these early cameos and supporting parts tied to his status following . These appearances underscore his transitional phase from reality TV into occasional acting opportunities within family-oriented or music-themed productions.

Books and writings

Jack Osbourne's primary authored work is the autobiography 21 Years Gone: The Autobiography, published in 2006 by Pan Macmillan. In the book, Osbourne recounts his early life in the spotlight as part of the Osbourne family, his descent into during his teenage years, and his path to recovery following a pivotal rehab stint prompted by his Sharon's . The narrative emphasizes themes of personal accountability, the pressures of fame, and redemption through extreme sports like mountain climbing, which Osbourne pursued as a means of rebuilding his life. Written in a raw, confessional style, it highlights his transformation from to and family reconnection, offering insights into the Osbournes' private struggles amid public scrutiny. Earlier in his writing career, Osbourne contributed a personal section to the family memoir Ordinary People: Our Story, published in 2003 by MTV Books in collaboration with the Osbourne family and co-author Todd Gold. His chapter provides candid reflections on the loss of privacy due to the MTV series The Osbournes, his experiences with addiction and rehabilitation, and his self-perception as the "sane" family member amid chaos. This collaborative effort captures the Osbournes' collective history, blending humor and poignancy to explore fame's impact on their relationships. Osbourne has not published additional solo books since 21 Years Gone, maintaining an autobiographical focus in his writings that underscores resilience and familial bonds. His contributions emphasize emotional over , drawing from lived experiences to convey lessons in overcoming adversity.

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