At 60, Marjorie Diamond, the eldest daughter of Neil Diamond and his first wife, Jayne Posner, has shared her complex emotions regarding her father and their family dynamics, especially surrounding his divorce from her mother. Growing up in the shadow of her father’s burgeoning fame, Marjorie faced a deep internal struggle. She openly admitted that, as a child, she harbored feelings of resentment towards her father for his role in the breakup of their family. The Diamond-Posner divorce in 1969 left a lasting impact on her, and for many years, she felt abandoned by a father who was consumed by his skyrocketing career.
While Neil Diamond was often on the road, achieving success after success, Marjorie and her siblings were left to navigate life without his constant presence. The emotional toll of his absence created a strained father-daughter relationship, one that was difficult to mend as Marjorie transitioned into adulthood. Despite his wealth and fame, she felt that the price of that success was the emotional cost of losing her father’s attention and presence.
As she grew older, Marjorie came to understand the pressures her father faced as a public figure. In her reflections, she acknowledged that his dedication to his career may have been a contributing factor to his emotional unavailability, though it never fully erased the resentment she once felt. Over time, and with age, she began to see him not only as a famous musician but as a human being with flaws and regrets.
Despite the years of emotional distance, Marjorie eventually found healing. She has expressed in later years a desire to have a more open and reconciled relationship with her father, understanding that their past struggles are part of the complex journey they both walked. However, the pain of those formative years left scars that couldn’t easily be erased, and at 60, Marjorie still reflects on how her father’s decisions, including his divorce from her mother, shaped her perspective on family, love, and what it means to truly be present for those you care about.