Marie Osmond, the lone sister of some of the most famous singing brothers to have graced the stage, had to work hard to establish herself in the entertainment industry. By doing things her way, she won hearts all over the world—not without winning and losing hearts in her personal life. Her life was not all glamor and glamour. She’s faced abuse, criticism, grief, and tragic tragedy, but she’s never given up fighting. Marie Osmond’s story is fascinating, provocative, and at times painful.
Big Brood
Born in 1959, Osbond was the lone female in a large family of nine siblings. She had seven elder brothers (Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and Donny) and one younger brother, the youngster who would become known as Little Jimmy. The entire family belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormons. It was a quiet church, but one that sparked debate in some quarters. These religious ties might cause Marie some problems in the future, but for the time being, she simply liked singing with her brothers, which their parents strongly encouraged.