Marie Osmond

Marie Osmond (born Olive Marie Osmond on October 13, 1959) is an American entertainer and television personality who became a major star as the only female member of the legendary Osmond family. Born in Ogden, Utah, Marie rose to prominence in the 1970s performing with her brothers in The Osmonds, achieving tremendous commercial and critical success. Her sweet soprano voice and charming stage presence made her a teen idol in her own right, and she achieved solo success with hits like 'Paper Roses' that topped the charts. Beyond music, Marie became a successful actress, appearing in television shows and films throughout her career. She gained further prominence as a co-host of the long-running daytime talk show 'Donny & Marie' alongside her brother Donny, which became a cultural phenomenon and showcased her comedic timing and versatility as an entertainer. Throughout her career, Marie has balanced her entertainment work with family life and has been an advocate for various charitable causes. She has continued performing, touring, and making television appearances well into later decades, maintaining her status as a beloved entertainment figure. Marie's success as both a recording artist and television personality demonstrated that women could achieve equal prominence in the male-dominated Osmond family enterprise, making her a pioneering figure in family entertainment.