Kelly Osbourne has been leaning on her inner circle following her recent split, and one name that has been popping up across her social media is Kiinicki, a close friend who appears to be playing a key role in her life right now.
From playful at-home moments to meaningful matching tattoos, the duo’s bond has been quietly unfolding on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into their friendship during a transitional time for the TV personality.
In a series of recent posts and stories, Kelly and Kiinicki have shared everything from lighthearted, unfiltered moments, including a snap wearing improvised headwear, to more intimate glimpses of their day-to-day lives.
One standout moment shows the pair alongside friends, dressed in effortlessly cool, androgynous tailoring, with layered coats, statement accessories and tinted sunglasses.
Another close-up reveals what appears to be matching or complementary tattoos, with the group linking hands to show off fresh ink, symbolising a shared connection that goes beyond surface-level friendship.
© InstagramReports have surfaced that the duo may be more than friends, with sightings of the pair getting close romantically, and claims surfacing that Kiinicki is Kelly’s ‘new partner’. HELLO! has reached out for comment.
Who is Kiinicki?
Kiinicki, who uses they/them pronouns, is a Los Angeles-based barber and creative, known online as @kiinicki. Their profile describes them as an “LA barber” and “queer barber” behind the brand Hella Good Hair, suggesting a strong presence within the creative and LGBTQ+ communities.
With a growing following and a distinctive personal style, Kiinicki has built a reputation not just for hair artistry, but for cultivating a sense of identity and community, something that may explain their close connection with Kelly.
© InstagramThe pair’s friendship appears to extend into creative collaboration, too. One clip shows Kelly mid-tattoo session, lying back as an artist inks a delicate design onto her arm, with Kiinicki tagged in the process.
Elsewhere, the two pose for a striking close-up selfie, showcasing Kelly’s signature glam alongside Kinnicki’s sharp, fashion-forward aesthetic.
Kelly’s split from Sid
Kelly recently split from her fiancé, and the father of her son, Slipknot musician Sid Wilson, seven months their engagement. Sid, 49, proposed to Kelly, 41, in July 2025 after more than three years of dating and welcoming their son, Sidney, together in November 2022.
© Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty ImKelly and Sid were raising their three-year-old son on what is a reported 100 acres farm in Iowa. However, Kelly and her family made the UK a more permanent home base after her Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, with Kelly sharing that Sidney was enrolled in school in the UK.
The Daily Mail reported that Kelly has been struggling with the grief of losing Ozzy in July 2025 and that she and Sid had tried to work through the issues for their son, but decided they were better off apart.
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