Donny Osmond turns 65: See the most swoonworthy photos of the singer early in his career | Gallery


By Megan Riedlinger
10:00pm PST, Dec 8, 2022
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Happy birthday, Donny Osmond! The former teen heartthrob, seen here in 1972, turns 65 on Dec. 9, 2022. In honor of his birthday, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the most swoonworthy photos of the singer early in his career — but we have one warning before you proceed: They could trigger a serious case of “Puppy Love”!
Keep reading to check them out…
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That smile! That hat! Donny Osmond exuded some serious ’70s style in a burgundy newsboy cap and striped sweater vest while posing outdoors in London in 1974.
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Two superstars! Donny Osmond posed with a fellow boyband singer, Michael Jackson, at the American Music Awards in Hollywood in February 1974.
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Donny Osmond and younger sister Marie Osmond, pictured here together in the ’70s, were a pop culture force to be reckoned with in the ’70s when they starred on their own ABC series, “The Donny & Marie Show,” from 1976 until 1979.
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How many teens wanted to find Donny Osmond under their Christmas tree in 1976? The heartthrob embraced the holiday spirit and rocked a Santa hat during this 1976 photoshoot.
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Donny Osmond certainly looked suave during this photoshoot in the ’70s.
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A fresh-faced Donny Osmond flashed a big grin while signing autographs at Heathrow Airport in London in 1972.
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Spooky! Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond dressed up as vampires on an episode of “The Donny & Marie Show” in 1976.
A 16-year-old Donny Osmond looked marvelous in mustard while being photographed in London in 1974.
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Always sweet to his fans, Donny Osmond is seen here greeting a big group of teen girls with a smile in the ’70s.
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A nearly 21-year-old Donny Osmond showed off his more grown-up side in this portrait from 1978.
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Donny Osmond rocked feathered hair and an unbuttoned collared shirt and a chain while posing for the camera in August 1977 — just a few months shy of his 20th birthday.
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In the early ’80s, Donny Osmond took on Broadway! Here he is rehearsing with his castmates in “Little Johnny Jones” — his first big show — in New York City in 1981.
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Donny Osmond grinned while signing some autographs through a car window in London in 1975.
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Dreamboat on the drums! Donny Osmond, then 18, hit the skins during an episode of “The Donny & Marie Show” in 1976.
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By 14, Donny Osmond was already an old pro on stage. He’s seen here serenading an audience in 1972.
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A cute boy and a pup, what could be better? Donny Osmond posed alongside a pooch at a photoshoot in the ’70s.
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Donny Osmond got all dolled up for a performance in Paris in 1975 — just check out that sparkly top hat and feather-trimmed jacket.
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While visiting England with his famous family in the ’70s, Donny Osmond posed for this sweet pic with little brother Jimmy Osmond.
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Serious star power! Donny Osmond rocked the letter D on his sweater while making an appearance with little sister Marie Osmond on Sonny Bono and Cher’s “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” in 1976.
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