Introduction
Marie Osmond’s Painful Past: A Glimpse into Her 20-Year Marriage with Brian Blosil
Marie Osmond, the beloved entertainer known for her career in music, television, and as part of the famous Osmond family, has recently opened up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life—her 20-year marriage to Brian Blosil. Despite their long union and raising a large family together, Osmond has shared that happiness was not a defining feature of their relationship.
Marie and Brian met at a party in Provo, Utah, and tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Jordan River Temple in 1986, a year after Osmond’s first divorce. Over the course of their marriage, the couple welcomed seven children, both biological and adopted, and navigated the complex challenges of a blended and busy family life. Blosil, a composer and producer known for works such as Let His Love Reach You, also explored acting briefly, appearing in the short film Wildest Dreams and serving as a consultant on the sitcom Maybe This Time.
Despite the family they built, Marie has revealed that she reached a breaking point. In a heartfelt reflection, she confessed she was “burning within” and could no longer stay in a marriage where she felt unfulfilled. Her children became her source of courage to finally end the relationship. In 2007, after two decades, Osmond filed for divorce. While she did not cite specific reasons, she emphasized their decision was amicable and rooted in mutual respect.
Tragedy also struck the family when their adopted son Michael died by suicide in 2010 at the age of 18 after battling depression and addiction. The loss was a devastating moment for Marie and Brian, further underlining the personal hardships they endured behind the scenes.
Marie Osmond’s story is a reminder that even those who appear to have perfect lives from the outside may be quietly enduring deep personal struggles.