After nearly 50 years in the intense entertainment industry, pop culture icon Donny Osmond knows a thing or two about staying power. While the clean-cut superstar first captured hearts globally as a 1970s teen idol, his most impressive milestone has nothing to do with record sales. The “Puppy Love” singer, 68, has been happily married to his sweetheart, Debbie, 67, since May 1978. Now, the legendary performer is opening up about what exactly keeps their beautiful bond so strong after all this time.
While appearing on iHeartRadio, Osmond jokingly admitted that making a marriage thrive for close to five decades ultimately comes down to a simple, two-word phrase: “Yes ma’am.”
The happy pair first crossed paths as teenagers in Utah. Debbie was the town cheerleader and actually dated Donny’s brother, Jay, first. It took the future superstar three full years to win her heart. Since tying the knot, the couple has built a massive family legacy that includes five adult sons and 16 grandchildren.
Despite his massive fame, including a current solo residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas, the pair decided long ago to keep their personal relationship out of the intense Hollywood spotlight. Osmond remains deeply grateful for his wife’s steady support through decades of grueling touring. He previously called her the “glue that holds us all together” and his ultimate teammate. For this ageless ’70s icon, being easy to love is truly the ultimate secret.