Kelly Osbourne Reflects on 2015 Controversial Video in Candid Interview
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Kelly Osbourne has broken her silence on a resurfaced 2015 video that stirred controversy during her guest hosting on The View. The 39-year-old television personality expressed remorse over the comment that went viral when discussing Donald Trump’s stance on immigration.
Osbourne acknowledged the impact of her words, stating, “It hurt a lot of people, and that, to me, is by far makes it the worst thing I’ve ever done.” She revealed her realization that live TV wasn’t her forte and emphasized the power of words, admitting the difficulty of being wrongly labeled.
During her appearance on The View, Osbourne remarked, “If you kick every Latino out of this country, then who is going to be cleaning your toilets, Donald Trump?” The ensuing backlash led Osbourne to issue a Facebook apology for her “poor choice of words” while vehemently denying any racist intent.
Years later, the video has resurfaced on social media, prompting varied reactions. Despite describing it as the “most cringe moment” of her life, Osbourne found a silver lining in people turning the incident into a humorous trend. She reflected on the importance of immigrants in the country and the need to acknowledge their contributions.
Osbourne attributed the controversial comment to a difficult period in her life marked by personal struggles, including her own battles with anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma, as well as her father Ozzy Osbourne’s infidelity. The incident served as a turning point for Osbourne, prompting her to reevaluate her life and make positive changes.
While Osbourne admitted to facing backlash, including death threats, she acknowledged personal growth and learning from the experience. Now a mother to a one-year-old son, Sidney, Osbourne plans to share the video with him in the future, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of words.
In concluding the interview, Osbourne expressed the pain of having to explain the video to her son, stating, “I want him to understand what I was trying to say and how powerful words are.” The candid conversation sheds light on Osbourne’s journey of self-discovery and personal growth since the controversial incident.
Kelly Osbourne speaks out about the 2015 video of her saying: “If you kick every Latino out of this country, then who is going to be cleaning your toilets, Donald Trump?”
“It’s the most cringe moment of my entire life,” she tells Rolling Stone.
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