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What Is Sharon Osbourne’s Net Worth?
Sharon Osbourne, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry as a music manager, promoter, and reality TV personality, boasts a net worth of $220 million. This substantial fortune is a combined net worth with her husband, legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Sharon’s journey from London, England, to becoming a household name is a testament to her business acumen, television presence, and personal resilience.
Early Life and Background
Born Sharon Rachel Levy on October 9, 1952, in London, England, she grew up in a home led by her father, Don Arden, a music promoter influential in the British rock and roll scene. Though specific financial details of her early life are not publicly documented, it is known that her father’s profession exposed her early on to the music industry, an experience that would shape her career trajectory. Sharon later admitted that she was raised in a considerably violent household alongside her brother. Her father was in possession of firearms and would frequently threaten his business associates. She also stated that she became pregnant at age 17 after losing her virginity. Her parents pressured her to have an abortion, a decision that Sharon later regretted. Even after she left home, she experienced further serious and violent situations with her parents.
Music Career and Management Ventures
Sharon Osbourne’s career took a pivotal turn when she began managing Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career after he was fired from Black Sabbath by her father when she was 27 years old. This transition marked the beginning of her significant influence in the music industry. She formed Sharon Osbourne Management and managed well-known bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Queen, and Motorhead.
Her adept management of Ozzy led to the release of his first solo album, “Blizzard of Ozz,” which has sold over 6 million copies. She took a more direct role in managing the entire band with Ozzy’s next album, “Diary of a Madman.” The album’s commercial success solidified her reputation as a formidable manager. Two members of the band were fired after they complained about receiving little to no pay for their efforts. Another controversial incident occurred when the band was touring after the release of Diary of a Madman. Randy Rhoades, the lead guitarist and a driving force behind Ozzy’s successful career, died in a horrific plane crash. In typical drug-fueled style, Rhoades and a group of touring staff decided to see how close they could get to the tour bus while flying a small plane at a low altitude. Randy Rhoades was an innocent victim of the mayhem, as he preferred a sober lifestyle and only got on the plane to take pictures with his new camera.
Beyond Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne has guided the careers of her children, Kelly and Jack, further diversifying her portfolio within the music industry. In 1996, Sharon Osbourne created Ozzfest. By 2007, the ticket prices had reached $150, equating to a gross of over $20 million per year from that point on.
Television Career and Earnings
Sharon Osbourne transitioned into television with the reality show “The Osbournes,” which debuted on MTV in 2002. The show offered an intimate glimpse into the lives of the Osbourne family and catapulted Sharon into mainstream celebrity. It has been suggested that it was part of a plan to launch Ozzy Osbourne into mainstream celebrity status and out of the “cult figure” mold within the heavy metal scene. Her involvement in negotiations with MTV and the show’s subsequent success earned her an estimated $12 million. The show ran until 2005 and continued through Sharon’s battle with cancer. The show enjoyed extremely high ratings in both Britain and the United States.
Following the success of “The Osbournes,” Sharon ventured into hosting her own talk show, “The Sharon Osbourne Show,” in 2003. In 2004, her show was canceled. In 2006, she was given another chance at a talk show with ITV’s The Sharon Osbourne Show. Her contract for the show was a reported $2 million.
Sharon’s presence on television extended to judging and mentoring roles on talent shows such as “The X Factor” in Britain from 2004 to 2007, returning to the show many times after her initial exit, and “America’s Got Talent” from 2007 until the seventh season. Her roles on these shows contributed to her income and solidified her status as a television personality. In 2010, Sharon Osbourne placed third in The Celebrity Apprentice.
Sharon Osbourne was selected to be a co-host for The Talk, a female-focused show that focuses on motherhood and other related issues. In addition, Osbourne has acted as a guest host for the show Loose Women. In terms of acting, Sharon Osbourne has appeared in a few roles, most notably a cameo in Dr. Who and a recurring voice acting role in the animated series Jake and the Never Land Pirates.
Real Estate Investments
Sharon Osbourne, along with Ozzy, has invested in several high-value real estate properties over the years.
In 2011, Ozzy and Sharon listed a 2-acre estate with an 11,000-square-foot mansion in Hidden Hills, California, for $12.999 million. They sold this house in March 2013 for $11.5 million. At roughly the same time as listing their Hidden Hills mansion, the Osbournes also listed an oceanfront beach mansion in Malibu for $9.45 million. They sold this home in April 2012 for a tad under $8 million.
In 2014 O&S bought their first condo in the Sierra Towers building in Los Angeles. In 2021, they bought the unit next door. In total, they paid around $6.3 million for both. In 2015, Ozzy and Sharon paid $12 million for an 11,500-square-foot mansion in LA’s Hancock Park neighborhood. In July 2022, not long after announcing their intention to move back to their native England, Ozzy and Sharon listed this home for sale for $18 million.
In 1993, Ozzy and Sharon paid an undisclosed amount to acquire a historic estate called Welders House in the village of Jordans in Buckinghamshire, England.
In November 1999, Ozzy and Sharon paid $4 million for a 10,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills that would soon become famous as the filming location of their reality TV show. “The Osbournes” premiered in March 2002 and ran through 2005. They sold this home for $11.5 million in April 2013. The buyer was Christina Aguilera.
Ozzfest Creation and Revenue
In 1996, Sharon Osbourne created Ozzfest. By 2007, the ticket prices had reached $150, equating to a gross of over $20 million per year from that point on.
Personal Life and Marriage to Ozzy Osbourne
Sharon began dating Ozzy Osbourne after she started managing his solo career, although she had known him previously since the age of 18. In 1982, the couple were married and later had three children together. Although the pair have remained together, their marriage has been plagued with a wide range of issues, from domestic abuse to drug addictions and legal problems.
