Childhood and Education Journey of Marie Osmond in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Marie Osmond. A timeline of key moments.

Olive Marie Osmond is an American singer, actress, television personality, author, and businesswoman with a versatile decades-long career. She is best known for her successful career in country music, with her 1973 hit "Paper Roses" making her the youngest female artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She achieved further number-one singles in the 1980s. Beyond music, Osmond gained prominence as a television personality, notably co-hosting "Donny & Marie" and "The Talk." She also ventured into acting with television films and Broadway performances, authored several books, and co-founded the Children's Miracle Network.

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October 13, 1959: Olive Marie Osmond Born

On October 13, 1959, Olive Marie Osmond was born. She is an American singer, actress, television personality, author, and businesswoman.

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1982: Original Wedding to Steve Craig

Marie Osmond wore her original wedding dress from her 1982 wedding to Steve Craig when they remarried in 2011.

1983: Birth of First Child, Stephen James Craig

In 1983, Marie Osmond and Stephen Lyle Craig welcomed their first child, Stephen James Craig.

1986: ACM and Grammy Nominations and Move to Nashville

In 1986, Marie Osmond was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist and by the Grammy Awards for her duet with Dan Seals. She also moved to Nashville with her family.

1999: Publicly Spoke About Postpartum Depression

In 1999, Marie Osmond publicly spoke about her battle with postpartum depression after the birth of her son, Matthew, detailing her experiences and challenges.

2000: Public Discussion of Postpartum Depression

Between 1998 and 2000, Marie Osmond publicly spoke about her struggles with postpartum depression.

2001: Detailed Postpartum Depression in "Behind the Smile"

In 2001, Marie Osmond provided a detailed account of her struggles with postpartum depression in her book, "Behind the Smile", including experiences with panic attacks and suicidal thoughts.

2001: Published "Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression"

In 2001, Marie Osmond released her first book, "Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression", co-written with Marcia Wilkie and Dr. Judith Moore. The book details her experience with postpartum depression and aimed to encourage other women to address their mental health.

2001: Revealed Sexual Abuse in Book

In her 2001 book, Marie Osmond revealed that she had been sexually abused in her youth, though she did not disclose the identity of her abuser. She believed the abuse contributed to her struggles with postpartum depression and body dysmorphia.

August 2006: Denied Suicide Attempt

In August 2006, Marie Osmond's publicity team denied U.S. tabloid reports that she had attempted suicide, claiming she had suffered an adverse reaction to medication.

2007: Divorced Brian Blosil

After 21 years of marriage, Marie Osmond and Brian Blosil divorced in 2007. They released a joint statement stating that neither one assigned fault for the divorce.

2007: Started Nutrisystem Program

In 2007, Marie Osmond started the Nutrisystem program to improve her lifestyle and physical wellness after her children expressed concerns about her weight. She lost 50 pounds and became a spokesperson for the brand.

2009: Co-authored "Might as Well Laugh About It Now"

In 2009, Marie Osmond co-authored her second book, "Might as Well Laugh About It Now", with Marcia Wilkie. The memoir includes highlights, memories, and challenging moments from her life, focusing on maintaining a positive attitude.

2009: Gratitude for Children's Miracle Network

In 2009, Marie Osmond expressed her gratitude for the Children’s Miracle Network. She wrote that the organization has given families access to financial and emotional support, technology, and the best research available.

2009: Childhood life recall

In 2009, Marie Osmond recalled her childhood saying, "I never knew a day of my childhood life where music wasn't being played, practiced, written, or sung."

2009: Memoir Mention

In her 2009 memoir, Marie Osmond mentioned she spent her time traveling the United States on a tour bus with her family.

February 26, 2010: Death of Son Michael by Suicide

On February 26, 2010, Marie Osmond's adopted son, Michael, died by suicide. He had battled depression and addiction.

May 4, 2011: Remarried Steve Craig

On May 4, 2011, Marie Osmond remarried her former husband, Steve Craig, in a private ceremony at the Las Vegas Mormon Temple after secretly dating for two years. The bride wore her dress from their original wedding in 1982.

2013: Released "The Key Is Love"

In 2013, Marie Osmond's third book, "The Key Is Love", was released. The book contains anecdotes from her personal life, including stories about her mother and her son's death.

2013: Discussed Son's Death in "The Key Is Love"

In Marie Osmond's 2013 book, "The Key Is Love", she wrote that her son Michael had been "emotionally down" in the weeks prior to his suicide. She had also missed a phone call from him shortly before his death because she was onstage in Las Vegas.

March 2020: Will Leave Fortune to Charity

In March 2020, Marie Osmond stated that she will leave her fortune to charity upon her death. She felt it would be a disservice to her children and that they needed to earn their own money.