KELLY OSBOURNE APOLOGIZES TO THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

I just knew there was only a matter of time before this happened. Kelly Osbourne has issued an apology to the transgender community after she said what some felt was transphobic after she went on a rant in over her ex-fiancee Luke Worrell for cheating on her with a tranny.

Says Osbourne:

I'd first like to make it clear that no one asked me to write this. After reaching out to GLAAD for advice and clarification, I thought it was imperative to explain and amend my wrong. I gained a lot of knowledge, and I now feel the urgency to speak out and teach others. As unfortunate as this incident was, I assure you it was taken out of context, but I cannot deny the words; they did come out of my mouth.


As a lifelong LGBT ally and friend, I feel it is my duty to not only apologize for my wrong but to also correct it. The word “tr*nny” is a derogatory and hurtful word. I was completely ignorant to this and soon came to realize most of my peers and LGBT friends are too. This is a word I will no longer use or allow. It wasn't until I googled it after speaking with GLAAD that I found out just how unbelievably offensive it was. When friends jokingly called me that in the past, I took it as a compliment or a joke, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

She adds:

Due to the fact that it is Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, I would like to raise awareness to this injustice in society. It is a day to remember those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence and speak out against the fact that transgender people face disproportionate amounts of discrimination and harassment every day. The lack of knowledge about transgender people contributes to the unparalleled number of violent acts against them every day.

In all honesty I don't feel Kelly said anything that was malicious towards the trans community. She was cheated on by a no good man, and anyone would be upset by that. She was letting out her frustration and I know for a fact there's no way she discriminates towards anyone in the LGBT community. I don't know where GLAAD is getting their facts, but all my trans friends have no problem with the word tranny being used. For this group to act like the word police astounds me. Get the fuck off your PC high horse for once. I've always admired the Osbourne family for having no filter, and if we have to go around apologizing for everything we say, we won't feel free to express our opinions.