Let me tell you about something truly special. On Thursday, June 11, during an episode of The Talk, Marie Osmond introduced her fans to someone who’s more than just a manager—she’s her best friend, Darla Sperry. Now, this wasn’t just any introduction. It was a heartfelt moment where both women shared how their bond began and why it’s lasted so long.
A Friendship That’s Stood the Test of Time
“We’ve been friends for 43 years,” Darla said with a bright smile, as the legendary singer of “Meet Me in Montana” sat right beside her. Can you even imagine? Forty-three years! That’s a lifetime of laughter, challenges, and memories. Darla went on to explain that their story started back in the late '70s when she auditioned to be a dancer at Osmond Studios in Utah. “She was doing a lot of the shows we worked on because she’s incredibly talented,” Marie added, emphasizing how quickly they hit it off.
Connecting on Every Level
Marie shared how their friendship clicked on so many levels. “On our values, on the importance of true friendship—we just clicked. We would talk all night on the phone,” she reminisced. And here’s the kicker: Darla didn’t use her connection with Marie to meet her famous brothers—Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, and Jimmy. But hey, life threw them a curveball once. There was a time when Marie and Darla went on a double date with each other’s future husbands. “What happened was, I was dating Greg [Darla’s husband], and she was dating Steve [Craig, my husband]. We went on a date and just said, ‘Do you like him? Yeah. I kind of like him,’ and we switched. So, we ended up marrying the other person’s date,” Marie joked, bringing the house down.
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Marie: The Speed Demon
Now, here’s where things get interesting. During their chat, Darla revealed that Marie has a wild side. “She’s a crazy, risk-taking, speed demon who likes to put the pedal to the metal,” Darla exclaimed. She even warned everyone not to let Marie drive because, according to her, Marie acts like she’s invincible.
Appreciating the Best Friend
As the conversation wrapped up, Marie expressed her gratitude for having Darla in her life. “I’ve never met anyone who’s as driven as I am. And yet, we share the same priorities—family is everything to us,” she gushed. “When we do something, we want to do our very best. We’re both very driven as females, but it’s her spirit of kindness that I love the most.”
So there you have it—a glimpse into a friendship that’s stood the test of time, full of laughter, love, and a little bit of mischief. Here’s to Marie and Darla, two remarkable women who remind us what true friendship looks like.
