While Donny may seem like a wild man on stage, his home life could not be more different. When he is onstage, he focuses on being passionate and in the moment. He doesn’t let the lights and the fans confuse him.
At home, it is a different story. He is a great family man. He is down to earth. He mows his own lawn whereas some stars might have that all done for them. He has even stated that he is quite the confident electrician at home. This just goes to show that you can never assume a star’s personality based on their stage presence.
Donny’s Scandal
Scandals make money. That much is clear. The thing is, some people are just not involved in the kind of scandals that their producers would like. Oddly enough, Donny has said was he pressured to be a part of a scandal to make him seem more of the rock star/TV personality. About this time Donny signed with Virgin Records. Then, a substance abuse rumor broke out.
Donny, whose beliefs and practices had nothing to do with the rumor, stayed strong, adhering to his devout faith. He refused to go along with the publicity stunt and continued to remain calm and clean.
Stealing Jay’s girl
As it so happens, the song "Could She Be Mine?" has a truly great story behind it. In 1975, Donny dated a girl named Tammy, and his brother dated a girl named Debbie.
The four of them went to an Elton John concert and during "Your Song" Donny looked at Debbie and thought, “I’m going to marry her someday.” After asking her out twice, Debbie finally agreed and the two have lived happily ever after. So maybe that’s where the idea for the song came from. Frankly, we're amazed that the case didn't drive a wedge between the two brothers!
Marie Osmond Helps People Get Healthy
Marie’s weight has fluctuated at times, but the last time she noticed she was packing on some pounds she decided to do something about it for good. According to the ads she stars in, she had apparently lost a ton (not literally) of weight on a Nutrisystem diet.
Around the time she started this groundbreaking diet, she also began her stint on "Dancing With the Stars," which required six hours of work from her per day. Since then, she's been an advocate of the brand that helped her get into shape. Though let's be honest, the rigorous training schedule of those competing in "Dancing With the Stars" will shape and tone anyone.
Donny and Deborah Have Five Sons
Donny and Debbie have five sons. Their names, as previously mentioned, are Brandon Michael Osmond, Donald Clark Osmond Jr., Jeremy James Osmond, Joshua Davis Osmond, and Christopher Glenn Osmond.
The age gap between the oldest son, Donny Jr., and the youngest, Joshua, is about twenty years. The second-born son Jeremy was the first to get married and give Donny a grandchild while Brandon and Donny Jr. got married afterward. Just imagine being Debra and raising these five sons! This happy group looks like they can be quite the party! They must have great fun whenever the whole gang gets together.