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Kelly Osbourne revealed the experience in the documentary If These Walls Could Rock.
She did not identify the musician who gave her cocaine, describing him only as a member of a “very, very, very big band.”
The revelation comes as Osbourne reflects on her childhood at the Sunset Marquis and the loss of her father.
Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she was introduced to cocaine at a young age by one of her late father’s well-known friends.
The 41-year-old television personality made the disclosure in If These Walls Could Rock, a documentary exploring the rock ’n’ roll history of West Hollywood’s Sunset Marquis hotel. Osbourne said the hotel was where she had her first experience with cocaine.
According to Osbourne, the drug was given to her by a friend of Ozzy Osbourne who belonged to a major band. She chose not to reveal the person’s identity, saying she kept the incident from her parents because she believed they would have been furious with him.
The story forms part of Osbourne’s wider memories of the Sunset Marquis, a hotel closely connected to her family’s years on the road. During summers when Ozzy toured the United States, the Osbourne family stayed at the property before eventually establishing a permanent home in Los Angeles.
For Kelly, the hotel represented an unusual sense of freedom for her father. She recalled it as a place where Ozzy could behave more naturally despite the family having been unwelcome at other hotels.
Sharon Osbourne also appears in the documentary and remembers how much her husband enjoyed spending time around the property. She described Ozzy walking through the gardens and interacting with people staying in the hotel’s bungalows.
The Sunset Marquis therefore occupies a distinctive place in the Osbourne family’s memories, serving as both a base during Ozzy’s touring years and a setting for several of Kelly’s early experiences.
The cocaine revelation comes after a difficult period for Kelly following her father’s death. Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at age 76, weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath’s original members for a farewell performance in Birmingham, England.
Kelly has since spoken publicly about the physical impact of grieving her father. In comments to Hello! Magazine, she said she had not handled the aftermath well and acknowledged that she was not well during the months following his death.
Osbourne has also faced public scrutiny over her appearance in recent months, particularly comments about her weight. She has described the criticism as a “special kind of cruelty,” adding another dimension to her recent public discussions about her personal experiences.
Osbourne’s documentary appearance provides a personal account of growing up around one of rock music’s most recognizable families while spending time at a hotel associated with the music industry.
Her decision not to identify the person involved also means the identity of the musician remains undisclosed in the supplied material. The allegation should therefore be understood solely as Osbourne’s account of an event she says occurred during her childhood.
Who is Kelly Osbourne?
Kelly Osbourne is a television personality and the daughter of rock musician Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne.
Where did Kelly Osbourne say she first tried cocaine?
She said the experience happened at the Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood.
Did Kelly identify the person who gave her cocaine?
No. She described the person as one of her father’s friends from a very large band but did not disclose his identity.
