Introduction
Marie Osmond and the Beautiful Journey of Raising 8 Children
Marie Osmond is a legendary singer and entertainer, but behind the spotlight, her most cherished role has always been that of a mother to eight children: Steven, Jessica, Rachel, Michael, Brandon, Brianna, Matthew, and Abigail.
Her firstborn, Steven James Craig Jr., is her only biological child with her first husband, Stephen Craig Sr. Though the couple divorced in 1985, they rekindled their love decades later and remarried in 2011—just before their son’s own wedding. Steven is now a father of four and remains close to his mother, often seen in family photos Marie shares on social media.
Jessica, adopted by Marie and her second husband Brian Blosil, has dedicated her life to service. Now a police officer in Utah, she also worked as a crisis counselor. In 2019, she married her longtime partner Sarah, with Marie proudly supporting their union and sharing a touching tribute on Instagram.
Rachel, Marie’s second biological child, inherited her mother’s artistic spirit. She works in costume design and hairstyling and has assisted Marie during her Las Vegas performances. Rachel is a devoted wife and mother of two, and Marie often gushes about her love for her grandchildren.
Marie’s greatest heartbreak came in 2010 when her adopted son Michael died by suicide at just 18. Despite academic success, he battled depression for years. Marie has since become an advocate for mental health, speaking openly about grief, healing, and compassion.
The remaining children—Brandon, Brianna, Matthew, and Abigail—each shine in their own way. Brandon leads a private life, while Brianna thrives as a makeup artist and mother of two. Matthew completed a missionary journey and continues his spiritual path. Abigail, the youngest, once brought her mother to tears with her beautiful singing voice during a school performance.
Though Marie made headlines for choosing not to leave her fortune to her children, she’s given them something far more powerful: the gift of independence, strength, and the freedom to write their own stories. Her legacy is not only in music and fame, but in the love, resilience, and purpose she instilled in her children—a testament to what truly matters in life.