Life hasn’t always been a walk in the park for Marie Osmond. You might know her as the legendary singer and entertainer who’s lit up stages around the world, but behind the glitz and glamour, her journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood Stardom
Believe it or not, the 57-year-old icon didn’t always have it easy. Back when she was just starting out in Hollywood, she faced some of the toughest challenges of her life. And let me tell you, those obstacles were no joke. Marie recently opened up about a particularly painful moment early in her career, revealing, “When I was 15, a producer told me I was an embarrassment to my family and that I needed to keep food out of my fat face; that 260 people could lose their jobs because I was getting fat and ugly.”
Can you even imagine how crushing that must have felt? But here’s the thing about Marie—she’s a fighter. And she didn’t let those hurtful words define her. Instead, she channeled that pain into fuel for her dreams.
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Her Drive and Dedication
Marie was no stranger to hard work, even as a teenager. “I was working 18-hour days six or seven days a week, and when I wasn’t doing shows, I was in the recording studio,” she explained during a heartfelt Conversations With Norm Q&A with columnist Norm Clarke in Las Vegas. “My life was pretty much mapped out for me 24/7.”
It’s hard to fathom the kind of dedication it takes to live that kind of life at such a young age. But for Marie, it wasn’t just about chasing success—it was about proving to herself and everyone else that she had what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry.
Marie performing with her brother Donny Osmond in 2011.
Facing Hard Times and Finding Strength
Marie’s life hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. At 25, she faced yet another challenge when she divorced her first husband, Steve Craig. “I had a child, I was a single mother, and I didn’t know if I could feed [my son] or pay my rent,” she recalled. But even in the darkest moments, Marie found her strength. “I realized I was now emotionally damaged enough to genuinely sing country music!”
Through every setback, Marie kept pushing forward, using her music as both an outlet and a lifeline. Her resilience is truly inspiring, and it’s a big part of what makes her such an iconic figure in the world of entertainment.
A Happier Chapter
Thankfully, today Marie is in a much better place. “Five times I almost drove my car off a cliff because I truly believed everyone would be better off without me, [but] I’m a fighter,” she said. And fight she did. Now, as a proud mother of eight, she’s living her best life. “Being a mother is the greatest job I’ve had,” she gushed. “I’m so proud of my children. I’m so in love with them all.”
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View this post on InstagramI had an amazing #MothersDay yesterday with my two beautiful daughters who are also both incredible mothers! ❤️
Looking Ahead
As for her career, Marie shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. “I’ll stop working when I die! In 50 years, people might not know who I am, but my children will and my grandchildren will, and that’s what’s important!” she declared with passion. Her commitment to her craft and her family is truly something to admire.
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