Born Olive Marie Osmond on October 13, 1959, Marie Osmond is an American singer, the only daughter of nine children all of whom, have been involved in the music industry, except for two brothers who are deaf, so Marie is a co-partner in the family show business “The Osmonds”. Marie is perhaps beat known for co-hosting the TV show named “Donny & Marie” along with one of her brothers, Donny, from 1976 to 1979. As a singer, Marie is best known as a country music artist: her most famous song is the cover of “Paper Roses”. Marie is also known as screenwriter and actress, and is currently increasing her net worth by designing dolls.
So just how rich is Marie Osmond? Sources estimate that Marie’s net worth is $25 million, with her wealth coming from a variety of activities in which Marie is, or has been involved, during her working life which now spans more than 40 years.
Marie Osmond Net Worth $25 Million
Marie Osmond started her acting career in 1976 with the variety show “Donny & Marie” along with her brother, which aired on the ABC channel. Marie contributed to the show as a country music artist, while her brother Donny performed rock n roll. However, it was The Osmonds` management which encouraged Marie to seek a career in singing, so she started working with MGM Records and appearing as one of “The Osmonds”.
In total, Marie Osmond has released nine studio albums, including “Paper Roses” (1973), “Who`s Sorry Now” (1975), “This Is the Way That I Feel” (1977), “There`s No Stopping Your Heart” (1985), “I Only Wanted You” (1986), “I Can Do This” (2010). Marie Osmond’s net worth was increased with incomes from the sales of these albums`.
This is not to forget Marie Osmond’s acting career. Marie’s filmography includes performances on “Goin` Coconuts” (1978), “The Big Show” (1980), “Rose Petal Place” (1984), “Maybe This Time” (1995 – 1996), “Dancing With the Stars” (2007), “The Oprah Winfrey Show” (2010), “The Rosie Show” (2011), “Marie” (2012), and “The Doctors” (2013) among others.
From 1985 to 1986 Osmond appeared in the TV documentary series “Ripley`s Believe It or Not!” replacing Holly Palance, a famous American actress. Marie Osmond net worth was boosted considerably with revenues from this series.
Marie Osmond has also performed on Broadway, having starred in such plays as “Donny & Marrie – A Broadway Christmas”, “The King and I” and “The Sound of Music”.
In 1991 Marie started her doll line named QVC. Her dolls were debuted in 2009 on The Shopping Channel in Canada. Marie`s doll collection was well received: she was nominated for Dolls magazine`s “Awards of Excellence” and “Trendsetter of the Year”. Marie Osmond net worth was further increased when she published a book of handcrafted products, named “Marie Osmond’s Heartfelt Giving: Sew and Quilt for Family and Friends”, and published in 2010. In the book can be found instructions on how to design The Osmonds projects such as “Paper Roses” quilt, bags or gifts for others.
Of further interest is that, together with actor John Schneider, Marie Osmond launched the non-profit organization “Children`s Miracle Network” in 1983.
Marie Osmond has married Stephen Craig twice, first 1982-85 (one son) then remarried in 2011. Marie was married to Brian Blosil from 1986-2007; they have two biological children and five adopted children.
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