Deep in lockdown on both sides of the Atlantic, rock ‘n’ roll enfant terrible Kelly Osbourne Zooms in from LA to join Anna Barnett in London for a raucous, insightful, and poignant episode of The Filling podcast.
It’s boss and former employee reunited (did you know that back in the day Anna was Kelly’s assistant?) where they examine lifestyle transformations, new TV projects (EXCLUSIVE!), Sharon’s lack of cooking skills, and Kelly’s much treasured Chicken Cottage keyring. Serious question: does this mean she gets a loyalty discount?
Also, can it be true that Ozzy – The Prince of Darkness – has acquired a quarantine tan?
EPISODE NOTES
01:00 – 03:15) Kelly details what lockdown life looks like for her in her new LA apartment and her coping mechanisms for combatting loneliness. Has she really taught herself to cooking during this difficult time?
14:00 – 19:00) Sensitively discussing her personal struggles with addiction, Kelly praises the power of her rehab treatment and three a half years of sobriety.
23:30 – 25:00) Kelly lists some of her favourite English foods. She also discusses the differences between UK produce and that of the US. Which does she prefer?
25:30 – 26:40) Was Sharon a good cook growing up? Here Kelly details her childhood food memories and growing up between the US and England. And, yes, turkey dinosaurs were involved.
29:30 – 31:15) Fascinatingly Kelly is eager to return to the UK (home as she calls it) for good. Here she explains why and what’s holding her back?
36:00 – 38:10) Kelly details how productive she’s been during lockdown. Exclusively, she teases new TV projects she has in the development pipeline. Does this include a return to reality TV for The Osbournes?
TOP QUOTES
“You know me – if everyone’s doing it, I ain’t doing it.” Kelly
“You may be the most positive person I know, Anna Barnett” Kelly
“The things I put you through (…when you worked for me …); I’m so sorry.” Kelly
“The thing I’m most proud of is that I’ve learnt to be myself.” Kelly
“Your sandwiches saved my life many times.” Kelly
“We like it eggy over here.” Anna
RESOURCES
ABOUT THE GUEST
Actress, singer and fashion designer, Kelly Osbourne, is the daughter of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and music manager/TV presenter Sharon Osbourne. Since rising to fame in the smash MTV reality series, The Osbournes, Kelly has enjoyed a successful music career, launched a fashion line, participated in Dancing with the Stars, and presented Fashion Police alongside cultural icon Joan Rivers. More recently Kelly has appeared as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent and Project Runway Junior.
ABOUT THE HOST
Anna Barnett displayed an enthusiastic interest in food, cooking (and especially eating) early in life; eagerly joining her nan in the kitchen to learn the traditional baking, ingredients, and recipe techniques that would prove to serve her in the future. After a period working in TV production and fashion, Anna’s natural culinary passion and energy led to a series of supper clubs, pop-up restaurants, and professional catering. Subsequently, Anna released her debut cookery book ‘Eat the Week’ in 2015 and spent several years writing ‘The Reluctant Vegetarian’ blog for The Independent newspaper as well as contributing to Vogue. Anna wrote the food pages for Grazia magazine, and now has a column writing for The Evening Standard online where she shares recipes and food & travel recommendations, as well as interviewing some of the world’s most eminent chefs.
Instagram: @annabarnettcooks