Collage of Sam Smith in a black halter dress and blonde wig, and Smith posing with Sharon Osbourne.
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Kelly Osbourne Reveals She Wore Wigs To Disguise 'Scary' Weight Loss

The former 'Fashion Police' host admits she was blinded by her drastic body drop, confessing she felt she looked like the Crypt Keeper.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Kelly Osbourne is opening up about a deeply alarming chapter in her life, revealing that her extreme weight loss once got so severe that she had to rely on fake hair to hide the physical damage. The former *Fashion Police* co-host got brutally honest about how out of hand her body transformation became during a challenging period of grief and intense emotional stress. Discussing her dramatic physical drop, the former reality TV star confessed that she was initially blind to just how thin she had actually become. As her frame shrank beyond healthy limits, the visual signs became impossible to ignore in private, leading her to adopt headpieces to mask her altered look from the outside world. ## Why Did Kelly Osbourne Wear Wigs? According to reported comments, Osbourne recalled reaching a breaking point where her reflection genuinely frightened her. She didn't hold back on the self-deprecation either, bluntly admitting that at her lowest point, she felt she looked like the Crypt Keeper. The harrowing realization finally forced her to see the reality of her declining health. To keep fans, cameras, and even loved ones from panicking over her fragile state, Osbourne turned to wigs as an easy cosmetic coverup. She explained that wearing artificial hair allowed her to maintain a facade of normalcy while dealing with the intense personal aftermath of tragic family loss. ## What Has Kelly Osbourne Said About Her Body Image? Over the years, the TV personality has never shied away from discussing her fluctuating relationship with her physical appearance, weight loss journeys, and Hollywood standards. However, this candid admission sheds light on the darker side of rapid weight reduction, where distorted self-perception can prevent someone from seeing how far things have slipped. Today, the outspoken star continues to share her raw experiences with body dysmorphia and fame-induced pressure in hopes of demystifying the harsh realities behind celebrity transformations. Her latest confession serves as a stark reminder that dramatic physical changes often mask much deeper emotional struggles behind the glamour.

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Collage of Sam Smith in a black halter dress and blonde wig, and Smith posing with Sharon Osbourne.
“I looked like the f–king Crypt Keeper,” she told the on Sunday. (Pictured: Osbourne at the Grammys 2026.)
“I said, ‘This is scary. I didn’t know I looked like this,'” the “Fashion Police” alum (seen here with Sharon Osbourne and Lady Gaga at the Grammys 2026) added. for The Recording Academy
Osbourne (pictured above wearing a red dress in July) admitted she was unaware of her appearance.
“My spine -– you could see every single bone,” she said. (Seen above: Osbourne at the 2024 Grammys.) for The Recording Academy
“I wore a wig to cover my face, so you couldn’t see how skinny my cheekbones really were,” the TV personality (seen here with Sharon Osbourne at the 2026 BRIT Awards) continued.
Kelly shared that she struggled with the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne. (Pictured: Kelly and Ozzy at the 2020 Grammys.) for The Recording Academy

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Kelly Osbourne revealed she wore wigs to disguise her extreme and alarming weight loss, which had severely impacted her hair and overall physical appearance.
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Osbourne admitted she was blinded by her dramatic weight drop during a period of grief, confessing she eventually looked in the mirror and felt she looked like the Crypt Keeper.