Donny Osmond is still doing great in Hollywood. People see him as a big star in movies and shows, but he’s just like everyone else when he’s at home with his neighbors. Donny Osmond is really good at lots of things. He sings, acts, hosts TV shows, and writes books that lots of people buy. He also talks in commercials, inspires people with speeches, and drives racecars.
The famous singer, who was born in 1957, has earned 33 gold records during his career. He’s sold over 100 million albums, making him a music legend. Being a great entertainer is something Donny is naturally good at, and he’s been doing it for a long time. He comes from a family that’s talented in music, and they’ve been in the entertainment industry for a while.
The well-known singer was in a famous band called The Osmonds back in 1970. His brothers and sister, Jimmy, Marie, Virl, Merrill, Alan, Jay, and Wayne, were all part of it too, and they were all really talented. Besides being in the band, Donny also had a successful TV show with his sister, Marie. It was called “Donny & Marie” and it was really popular in 1976. People loved watching them perform together, and they got a lot of praise for being great entertainers.
In 2009, Donny won the TV show “Dancing with the Stars” for season nine, and a huge number of people – 37 million each week – watched him. He’s done lots of different things in his career, and lots of people have loved watching him. He played Gaston in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on Broadway, and he hosted two TV shows in Britain. He also performed at a special concert for Princess Diana called the Concert for Diana, which was a show to remember her.
After being in entertainment for a while, Donny started his own business. In 2013, he and his wife Debbie, who used to act, started a line of home furnishings called Donny Osmond Home.
Donny has been married to Debbie for more than 40 years. He says his family is the most important thing to him, and he’s really thankful to have Debbie as his wife. He calls her a “silent giant,” meaning she’s really important to him even though she’s not in the spotlight. Donny says that life in show business can be really hectic, but having Debbie by his side brings him stability and makes a big difference in his life.
Donny got married to Debbie when he was 19, and she was 18, back in 1978. He thinks she’s an incredible person, and he believes his life would’ve been a mess if he hadn’t married her. Donny believes that a big part of why he’s been successful is because of his love for his wife and family. They both belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and they think being kind and forgiving is really important.
Besides keeping their relationship fair and sticking to their religious beliefs, Donny, who’s been famous for a long time, wants to keep his family life private.
Looking for the Right Place
Donny, who’s really good at entertaining, has lived in various places with his family over the years – in California, Toronto, and Chicago. He was born in Ogden, Utah, but moved to California when he was three years old.
After getting married to Debbie, they lived in Provo, Utah, until 1985, and then they moved back to California because Donny’s career was doing really well. Because Donny was working on the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” they moved around a lot in Toronto and Chicago. But eventually, they decided to go back to Provo and settle there.
Donny and Debbie have a really nice house in Provo. Their place is amazing, with a fancy living room that has a big fireplace, a vineyard, a cool man cave, and a recording studio where Donny keeps all his albums.
Their home also has a big swimming pool with comfy outdoor furniture, and a huge backyard where they have family get-togethers. They even had a party there to reveal the gender of their son, Christopher.
In front of their house, there’s a long driveway where neighborhood kids often hang out. Donny lets them have fun by drawing cartoons on the ground.
Just Being a Friendly Neighbor
Some kids even call Donny “Uncle Donny.” He likes that. When he goes to the grocery store, the staff treat him like a friend. Donny loves living in a place where he can just be with his family and not worry about the craziness of showbiz.
Donny mentioned that people in Provo treat him and his family just like regular neighbors. He feels really good knowing that their neighbors understand and appreciate their need for privacy.
Donny really likes being a neighbor who can enjoy all the good things about living in the area and being part of the community. He sees Provo as his main place to stay for a long time.
Donny and Debbie used to live in a midcentury colonial-style house in Chicago, but they sold it for $1.18 million. This was back in the late 1990s before they decided to settle down in Provo.
They really love decorating their home. Donny, who’s known worldwide for his singing, said they’ve been into home decor since they first got married, especially now that they’re living in Provo.
The famous entertainer said that decorating isn’t just something fun to do. Even though he’s not great at it, Donny mentioned that Debbie helps him a lot because she studied interior design before. This is why they started their own collection of home decorations. Donny believes that making their home look nice is something they can keep doing for as long as they live.
Donny is a proud dad of five boys. Besides Christopher, he and Debbie have four other sons named Donald Jr., Jeremy, Brandon, and Joshua.
All of their sons are married and have jobs. Donald Jr. works in a public relations firm, Jeremy is a physical therapist, and Christopher is into photography.
Brandon does a lot of different things. He’s an art director, advertiser, photographer, musician, and singer. Joshua is a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.