Secret Abuse
Revealed in her biography, Behind the Smile, Marie talks about her most painful childhood memories. One of these traumatic experiences was “most damaging, to be abused sexually.” To this day, Marie has not disclosed who the abuser was, though she did confirm it was not any members of the family or even close friends.
Charity Work
After their worldwide success, the Osmonds have made sure to give back through charity. Naturally, as devout Mormons, they continually give ten percent of their earnings to the church. This charity money goes towards helping people in need worldwide. In particular, Donny’s charity work involves the family foundation, Osmund Foundation for the Children of the World. Meanwhile, Marie has chosen to spend time working in the Children’s Miracle Network.