Ozzy Osbourne Denies Paternity Claim After Woman Mails DNA Sample to Sharon Osbourne

When a 39-year-old Los Angeles woman sent a blood sample to Sharon Osbourne claiming to be Ozzy Osbourne’s long-lost daughter, the rock icon’s team didn’t just dismiss it—they called it a complete fabrication. The claim, made public on August 16, 2023, through an Instagram story by Jessica Hamilton (also known as Jessica Pichado), ignited a media frenzy before vanishing just two days later. Hamilton alleged she was conceived in November 1982 during a brief affair between her late mother, Linda Pichado, and Ozzy Osbourne while he was touring in Maui, Hawaii. The story unraveled quickly, not because of evidence, but because of what was missing: proof, access, and credibility.

What the Claim Actually Said

Hamilton’s Instagram post, timestamped 3:47 PM Pacific Time on August 16, 2023, read: "I've sent my blood to Sharon Osbourne. I know she'll test it. I am Ozzy's daughter. My mother Linda Pichado met him in Maui in 1982. I have documents and witnesses." She claimed her mother, who died in 2019, had a relationship with Ozzy after he visited their home at 2140 Ho’okele Street in Kahului. She referenced a 2019 certified letter she’d sent to the Osbournes that went unanswered, and said she possessed a birth certificate listing her as Jessica Pichado, born January 15, 1983, in Maui.

But here’s the twist: no one from the Osbournes’ inner circle ever received it. Bob Thall, Ozzy’s representative since 2002 through Sunshine Sachs Morgan, confirmed on August 17, 2023, that Sharon Osbourne hadn’t received any DNA sample. "Ozzy has never met this woman. He has no knowledge of her whatsoever," Thall said. "This is a complete fabrication."

The Tour Timeline That Doesn’t Add Up

Hamilton’s story hinges on a single, narrow window: November 1982. That’s when, she claims, Ozzy visited her mother’s home. But the official Black Sabbath tour itinerary, archived by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, shows the band performed in Honolulu on November 27, 1982—and flew straight back to Los Angeles the next day. There’s no record of a stop in Maui. Not a hotel receipt. Not a local news mention. Not even a fan photo.

Ozzy Osbourne, born December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, was deep in the Blizzard of Ozz tour, a grueling schedule that included 37 shows across North America between October and December 1982. Tour logs from Sony Music Entertainment, Black Sabbath’s label at the time, show no deviation from the itinerary. Even if he’d slipped away—which, given the band’s tight security and Ozzy’s well-documented substance struggles in that era—there’s no evidence he ever set foot on Maui.

Who Is Jessica Hamilton?

Hamilton, a freelance makeup artist in Los Angeles, had been hinting at this story for years. Her defunct Facebook profile, archived by the Wayback Machine in January 2020, included posts dating back to 2017 referencing "John from England," a coded reference to Ozzy. She tagged his official Instagram account (@ozzyosbourne, with 16.7 million followers) in August 2023, posting photos of 1980s Maui with captions suggesting a hidden past.

She provided screenshots of text messages from her mother, but no verifiable metadata. No phone records. No witnesses willing to come forward publicly. Public records confirm Linda Pichado (born Linda Marie Kahanamoku, May 3, 1950, in Honolulu) lived at 2140 Ho’okele Street from 1980 to 1985. But that’s it. No connection to Ozzy. No hotel bookings. No local gossip from the time.

A Pattern of False Claims

This isn’t the first time someone’s tried to link themselves to Ozzy Osbourne. In 2011, a Canadian woman named Stephanie Calman made nearly identical claims. Her case was resolved in 2012 when Ozzy’s legal team at Ziffren Brittenham LLP submitted a negative DNA test result to court. The case was dismissed. The pattern is clear: a vague timeline, a deceased mother, no third-party verification, and a social media push.

This time, the Osbournes’ legal team—now led by Lynne Beresford—hasn’t filed suit. But Thall’s warning was unmistakable: "If these claims continue, we will not hesitate to pursue legal remedies for defamation." The silence from Hamilton after August 18, 2023, when her Instagram account (@jessicahamiltonofficial) was deactivated, speaks volumes. Neither BBC News nor The Guardian, both of whom reached out for comment, received a response.

Why This Matters Beyond the Drama

Ozzy Osbourne, now 75, has five acknowledged children—all born in Los Angeles between 1983 and 2003. His daughter Jessica Starshine Osbourne, 40, confirmed through her publicist at Creative Artists Agency that she has no contact with Hamilton and stands by her own birth records. The Osbournes’ Bel Air home, where the alleged DNA sample was supposedly delivered, is a fortress of privacy. No mail from Hamilton was ever logged.

What’s more troubling than the false claim is how easily these stories gain traction. In an age where social media amplifies every whisper into a shout, the burden of proof has shifted. The public wants a story. The media wants clicks. But the facts? They’re often the first thing to disappear.

What’s Next?

Unless Hamilton reappears with verifiable DNA evidence—or a lab that confirms receipt of a sample—this will likely fade into the same obscurity as other celebrity paternity hoaxes. The Osbournes aren’t responding. No court has been filed. No lab has stepped forward. And Ozzy? He’s on tour again. This time, without any stops in Hawaii.