Kelly Osbourne Tells Shape: 'I Stopped Hating the Way I Looked'
Kelly Osbourne has lived the better part of her adult life in the public eye, including her ups, downs and battles with the scale.
The reality star and former 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant opens up in the December issue of Shape about her struggles with substance abuse and how getting healthy changed her life.
Although Osbourne has never claimed to be a wallflower, she admits that the media scrutiny proved too much for her to handle.
"I understand that being judged by others comes with the territory, but it broke my heart and ruined my self-esteem, " she says. "It sets you up to hate yourself in a huge way."
Since embarking on her quest for better health, her attitude toward her body has changed for the better. The newly svelte star tells Shape, "I stopped hating the way I looked."
On her first time wearing a bikini in Shape:
"Am I really about to bare all to the entire world? I'm so nervous!"
On how criticism of her appearance used to affect her:
"I was so angry about the things people said about me. I truly believe it's the main reason I turned to Vicodin and ended up in rehab three times. I just hated myself."
On getting motivated for her workouts:
"I would look at myself and think, 'Ugh!' I was miserable. To get to the gym -- when you already don't like yourself -- is really hard. So I had to make it fun. I started wearing cute outfits and putting on a little bit of makeup. And as vain as it sounds, it really helped me."
On her 50-pound weight loss:
"Ultimately, I'm really glad I lost the weight the way I did.
I never thought in a million years I'd be that healthy girl who wakes up every morning to exercise. After being called 'cherubic and chubby,' I'm rocking a bikini! I feel silly, but I think I'm going to cry. Being on the cover of SHAPE is the biggest victory I could ever hope for."
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Don't care a rat's behind about her. She and her whole family are foul mouthed tattooed creeps. What is her talent? Really tired of this family and think they should go back to England. They are not popular there and that is why we are stuck with them.
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Dang Mary. Who peed in your corn flakes this morning?
Mary, you are an arse. A total and utter arse. What you said was MEAN and I for one would NEVER want to know you...EVER. YOU ARE A MEAN PERSON. Did YOUR mommy never teach you that if you got nothing NICE TO SAY then keep your nasty little PIEHOLE shut?!!! You are nothing but a DAFT WANKER MARY! Look that up you twit! AND...the Osbournes are cool. I like them and many others do as well. Nobody cares what you think Mary. Like them or not Mary..I disagree with people like you coz I HATE people like you so Mary you can STUFF IT YOU DAFT LITTLE WANKER! I DO NOT know who you are to judge a family as you have but really..I could care less. Now Mary, GO AWAY!
Mary: Well you do care or you would not have posted anything about her. She looks good and worked hard to get there. Give her some props for reaching her goals. Too many celebrities don't set positive examples. Linda, don't ever drop down to someone elses level. You justify them being there by your loud and equaly hateful remarks. Remember your an intelligent woman so express your self in that manner. Kelly you look great and congrats on your success.
SO HAPPY FOR YOU KELLY! YOU LOOK GREAT! SO NICE TO HEAR SOMEONE OPEN UP ABOUT FEELINGS SO MANY PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING WITH.
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Congrats kid! I've missed most of your media circus but can imagine it wasn't easy growing up in the midst of it. Healthy is such a great message. I'm glad to see anyone getting it. Hang in there!
I agree, Kelly you are so cute. You go girl. There are better guys than Luke are there for you. Your so young anyway.....
Great Job. I totally understand how you feel, Ive gone thru that myself. But you being in the public eye is idfficult.
she's cute as hell. I would luv to take her out...
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KELLY YOU GO GIRL!!! YOU ARE SO CUTE AND ADORABLE, AND YOU LOOK STUNNING DARLING! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..AND BY THE WAY KELLY...LUKE WAS STUPID TO LET YOU GO!! YOU ARE GORGEOUS.
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Kelly, I'm so happy you have looked inward for validation as a person and not to the public..being happy with yourself will ultimately show on the outside..You look great..Congratulations on your hard work and the results
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Dear Kelly, I think your body looks fantastik and your hair is great and your face is ok, but it could look a hundred times better if you could get rid of those jowls. With your mom's money, I'm sure you can afford to get a little "fix" from a good plastic surgeon. Also, you and your whold family could benefit by taking some lessons on "Correct Social Behavior" I'm not being mean, only trying to help you, ok?
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Audrey Take it easy, Her laundry room is wide open, nobody see's your laundry. Glad you in charge of the manner rules book. I'm pretty sure she doesn't care what you think.
and PS NIETHER DO I!
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She looks awesome!!! people need to quick hating on her...she did this the natural way, not plastic surgery and I think that is great!!! more power to you Kelly!!!!
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Woow, I wonder how many more stunning girls
are hiding behind all that excess lard? Too
many fat ppl in U.S. I guess they have low
self esteem too. And BIG appetites! YOU GO
KELLY!
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I think Kelly is adorable and smart and takes after her mom. I admire Sharon and read her autobiography which was outstanding. Love 'em both!
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Mary and Audrey are Azzholes probably fugly too
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I think Kelly looks gorgeous but now, she is just another Hollywood blonde. Before, she was unique. I liked her better as a brunette.
Either way, if she is healthy and happy and doing it all for the right reasons, I am all behind it.
I just hate to see these girls fit the cookie-cutter mold and bend to the social pressure.
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I always thought Kelly was adorable. Once back stage at an Ozzy concert , Sharon held up baby Kelly to the bus window so the fans could see her. She was so cute. She looks fantastic now and I am glad she is getting healthy.
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She has or is turning into a lovely young lady.
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Does anyone care about this girl? I certainly don't. I think her mother's PR firm is pushing her on us. Sharon Osborne knows all the tricks to get in the media.
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