Sharon Osbourne Reveals Regret Over Turning Down Ozzy’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Audition

February 20, 2025: Sharon Osbourne recently shared a moment of regret regarding her husband’s career.

During an episode of The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan, Sharon revealed that she once turned down an opportunity for Ozzy Osbourne to audition for Pirates of the Caribbean. “He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean, and I’ve never said this to anyone, and I said no,” she admitted. Reflecting on the missed chance, she remarked, “Now, wouldn’t he have been perfect?” Even Billy Corgan agreed, acknowledging that Ozzy would have been a great fit for the role.

Despite not joining the Pirates franchise, Ozzy has left his mark on Hollywood with appearances in Austin Powers in Goldmember, Little Nicky, and an episode of Crime Scene: Investigation. Sharon also mentioned how Johnny Depp had wanted Keith Richards to play a pirate, referencing the legendary rock star’s own Pirates of the Caribbean cameo.

Meanwhile, Ozzy is gearing up for one last performance with Black Sabbath. The farewell concert, titled Back to the Beginning, will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. It will mark the reunion of Ozzy with the original members of the band, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and