- Born
- Birth nameOlive Marie Osmond
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Marie Osmond has spent 5 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Her debut single Paper Roses reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feat that not only placed her among an elite class of musical royalty, but instantly catapulted her into international superstardom. She is a multiple gold and platinum selling artist and CMA winner, garnering numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums, and three New York Times Bestselling books. She has entertained millions throughout the world through television, radio, film, literature, live concerts and Broadway performances. As a philanthropist, she co-founded Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which has raised over 7 billion dollars for children to date. Marie was recently awarded "The Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service" by 4-Star General Bob Brown, US Army Pacific (representing Secretary of Defense James Mattis), during her Birthday concert in Hawaii. In 2019 the Hollywood Beauty Awards gave Marie the "Timeless Beauty Award" which is an honor bestowed upon a public figure that has maintained their grace and remained a positive influence and role model to their fans throughout their career. Following the announcement that her Flamingo residency with her brother Donny will come to an end in November 2019 her fans and the city gave them a proper send off. In August of 2019 Marie and Donny received the Key to the Las Vegas Strip and in October they cemented their legacy with a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. In September 2019, Marie joined the award-winning daytime show "The Talk" as a co-host.
Music is Medicine marks her latest and perhaps most important studio release, encompassing a lifetime of experience, music, love, loss, hope and joy as a representation of her remarkable life. It reached the top 10 on both Billboard Country Charts and iTunes Country charts. Marie recently sang alongside the Utah Symphony as part of the Deer Valley Music Festival. Her performance received rave reviews. Marie continues to perform and raise money for children's hospitals, research and awareness. Her celebrity has influenced countless audiences and benefited an innumerable amount of lives worldwide.
Marie has always had great affection for her countless fans and personally keeps in touch daily with them on social media.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Marie Osmond
- SpousesSteve Craig(May 4, 2011 - present)Brian Blosil(October 28, 1986 - September 2007) (divorced, 7 children)Steve Craig(June 26, 1982 - October 4, 1985) (divorced, 1 child)
- Parents
- RelativesDonny Osmond(Sibling)Jay Osmond(Sibling)Alan Osmond(Sibling)Wayne Osmond(Sibling)James A. Osmond(Sibling)Tom Osmond(Sibling)Merrill Osmond(Sibling)Virl Osmond(Sibling)Anica Brown(Cousin)Eric Osmond(Niece or Nephew)Chris Osmond(Niece or Nephew)Amy Osmond(Niece or Nephew)
- Often works with her brother, Donny Osmond.
- In October, 1999 she disclosed her treatment for severe bout of postpartum depression, following the birth of her 7th child, Matthew, on July 6, 1999. She became so despondent that she left her husband and kids planning never to return. Osmond said she basically gave the baby, and credit card, to her babysitter, got in her car and drove off believing her kids would be better off without her. She reconsidered later when her husband reached out to her by cell phone.
- Her son, Michael Blosil, killed himself by leaping to his death on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles.
- Has five adopted children.
- Rejected the roles of "Violet" in Pretty Baby (1978), "Emmeline Lestrange" in The Blue Lagoon (1980) and "Jade Butterfield" in Endless Love (1981). All of the three roles went to Brooke Shields.
- Sister of Alan Osmond, Donny Osmond, Jay Osmond, James A. Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Virl Osmond, Tom Osmond and Wayne Osmond. All nine Osmond siblings studied karate under Chuck Norris.
- "Now I'm REALLY depressed!" (to a fan who recognized her as the voice of "Rose Petal," at a signing-party for her autobiography)
- I wish my parents could have raised every man out there
- I never had a sister growing up. Donny was the closest thing
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