Marie Osmond Biography and Wiki
Olive Marie Osmond is a famous Award-winning American musician, actress, writer, entrepreneur, and media personality. She is widely recognized for her 1973 hit single, “Paper Roses,” and for hosting ABC’s renowned TV show, “Donny & Marie,” with her brother, Donny Osmond.
Marie is the founder of the nonprofit organization Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). CMN is known for raising funds for children’s hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.
She is also a New York Times Bestselling author of Behind The Smile (2001), Might as Well Laugh About It Now (2009), and Heartfelt Giving (2010). Osmond is well recognized for her High-quality porcelain and vinyl collectible dolls, signed under Marie Osmond dolls.
Marie Osmond Age and Birthday
Marie was born in Ogden, Utah, United States, on October 13, 1959. She is 66 years old as of now. Her birth sign is Libra.
Marie Osmond Height and Weight
The singer stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (approx 1.65m) tall and weighs about 59 kg (130 lbs).
Marie Osmond’s Educational Background
Osmond did not pursue a traditional college education; however, she studied performing arts and entertainment at The American School of Correspondence in Lansing, Illinois. More details about her educational background will be updated soon.
Marie Osmond Family, Parents, Siblings
Marie was born in Ogden, Utah, to her parents, George Virl Osmond (father) and Olive Davis Osmond (mother). Her dad, George, is best recognized as the patriarch of the singing Osmond family.
Marie’s mom played a major role behind-the-scenes in helping her and her brothers achieve success in music and television. She grew up alongside her siblings: Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, and Jimmy Osmond.
Unfortunately, her brothers, Virl and Tom, were both born deaf. Her brother Donny Osmond is a famous singer, actor, TV host, and former teen idol, while Jimmy is a renowned musician and entrepreneur.
Marie Osmond’s Husband, Who Is She Married To?
The music star is happily married to her loving husband, Steve ‘Stephen’ Lyle Craig. Steve is a renowned businessman and media personality who attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he played for the school’s basketball team from 1975 until 1981.
Marie and Steve got hitched in 1982 in a lavish wedding ceremony at Salt Lake Temple in Utah. Unfortunately, the duo parted ways in 1985 after less than three years of marriage.
From there, she later got hitched to actor and record producer Brian Blosil in 1986. However, it was not a happy ever after since the couple later got divorced in 2007, citing irreconcilable differences after 37 years of marriage.
Things took a different turn after she declared to a popular magazine that she never wants to get married again. Her son set up a meeting between her and her divorced husband, Steve, which rekindled their love.
Furthermore, Steve and Marie remarried on May 4, 2011, in a private ceremony at the Las Vegas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Marie Osmond Children
Marie is a blessed mother of 9 wonderful kids. Her firstborn is Stephen James Craig Jr. (b. 1983) from her marriage to Steve Craig. From there, she had two kids named Racheal Lauren Blosil (b. Aug 19, 1989) and Matthew Richard Blosil (b. July 6, 1999) with Brian Blosil.
They also adopted five children, namely Jessica Marie Blosil (b. Dec 17, 1987), Michael Bryan Blosil (b. 1991), Brandon Warren Blosil (b. Nov 24, 1996), Brianna Patricia Blosil (b. Nov 19, 1997), and Abigail Olive May Blosil (b. Sept 5, 2002).
Unfortunately, Michael passed away in 2010 at the age of 18 years in Los Angeles due to suicide by fall.
Marie Osmond Net Worth
Marie has built an estimated net worth of $20 million earned throughout her career as a musician, actress, author, and TV personality.
