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Donny Osmond is a proud grandfather.The singer andhis wife Debbiehave 14 grandchildren fromtheir five sons.Over the years, Osmond has given several glimpses of his family’s tight-knit bond as theycelebrate holidays togetherand attend his concerts.Speaking with PEOPLE in August 2023, Osmond talked aboutintroducing his grandchildren to his decades-long career, noting how they “treat [him] a little bit differently” after seeing him perform live.He also noted that he tries totake a backseat during big family eventsso that he can just enjoy being a grandpa.“I’m the head of the family with my wife, but I kind of take a backseat when we’re all together because I let my boys take over,” he says. “I consciously make an effort to take a back seat and just be grandpa, not a celebrity, not the head of the house with my wife, none of that. It’s just like grandpa’s in the corner playing with the grandkids. That’s what I like to do.”Take a look back at some of his sweetest moments with his grandchildren below.
Donny Osmond is a proud grandfather.
The singer andhis wife Debbiehave 14 grandchildren fromtheir five sons.
Over the years, Osmond has given several glimpses of his family’s tight-knit bond as theycelebrate holidays togetherand attend his concerts.
Speaking with PEOPLE in August 2023, Osmond talked aboutintroducing his grandchildren to his decades-long career, noting how they “treat [him] a little bit differently” after seeing him perform live.
He also noted that he tries totake a backseat during big family eventsso that he can just enjoy being a grandpa.
“I’m the head of the family with my wife, but I kind of take a backseat when we’re all together because I let my boys take over,” he says. “I consciously make an effort to take a back seat and just be grandpa, not a celebrity, not the head of the house with my wife, none of that. It’s just like grandpa’s in the corner playing with the grandkids. That’s what I like to do.”
Take a look back at some of his sweetest moments with his grandchildren below.
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Donny Osmond Celebrating His Birthday with His Grandkids
02of 19Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Willemdonnyosmond/InstagramIn September 2017, Osmond introduced the latest addition to his brood on Instagram. “Say hello to my sweet little Willem River Osmond,“he captioned the snap.
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Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Willem
In September 2017, Osmond introduced the latest addition to his brood on Instagram. “Say hello to my sweet little Willem River Osmond,“he captioned the snap.
03of 19Donny Osmond Enjoying a Family Trip to Hawaiidonnyosmond/InstagramIn August 2016, the Osmond clan jetted off to Hawaii for a fun-filled family vacation. “Our family trip to Hawaii would’ve made for a very funny reality show,” Osmond joked at the time in the caption ofa group photofrom their trip. “Put together 8 grandkids, 5 children, 3 wives, andmy sweetheart of 38 yearsand you get a whole lot of priceless moments.”
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Donny Osmond Enjoying a Family Trip to Hawaii
In August 2016, the Osmond clan jetted off to Hawaii for a fun-filled family vacation. “Our family trip to Hawaii would’ve made for a very funny reality show,” Osmond joked at the time in the caption ofa group photofrom their trip. “Put together 8 grandkids, 5 children, 3 wives, andmy sweetheart of 38 yearsand you get a whole lot of priceless moments.”
04of 19Donny Osmond Celebrating the Holidays with His Grandkidsdonnyosmond/InstagramAhead of Thanksgiving in 2016, Osmond reflected on what he is most grateful for: his big family. “Today I’m particularly grateful for these 17 people. They truly mean everything to me,“he captioned the photoof his family standing in front of a Christmas tree.
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Donny Osmond Celebrating the Holidays with His Grandkids
Ahead of Thanksgiving in 2016, Osmond reflected on what he is most grateful for: his big family. “Today I’m particularly grateful for these 17 people. They truly mean everything to me,“he captioned the photoof his family standing in front of a Christmas tree.
05of 19Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren Backstagedonnyosmond/InstagramIn July 2017, Osmond and his grandkids shared a moment backstage after he performed at the Sandy Amphitheater. “It’s always fun when the grandkids come to see Bapa perform!“he captioned the post, noting his grandkids' cute nickname for him.
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Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren Backstage
In July 2017, Osmond and his grandkids shared a moment backstage after he performed at the Sandy Amphitheater. “It’s always fun when the grandkids come to see Bapa perform!“he captioned the post, noting his grandkids' cute nickname for him.
06of 19Donny Osmond Trick-or-Treating with His Grandkidsdonnyosmond/InstagramFor Halloween in 2016, Osmond escorted his two grandchildren around town as they got all kinds of snacks and treats. “This is the best. Grandpa is in Halloween Heaven,“he captioned the photoof his grandkids dressed as Superman and Glinda fromThe Wizard of Oz.
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Donny Osmond Trick-or-Treating with His Grandkids
For Halloween in 2016, Osmond escorted his two grandchildren around town as they got all kinds of snacks and treats. “This is the best. Grandpa is in Halloween Heaven,“he captioned the photoof his grandkids dressed as Superman and Glinda fromThe Wizard of Oz.
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Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Peder
08of 19Donny Osmond Dressing Up with His Grandkids For Halloweendonnyosmond/InstagramThe Osmond family went all out for Halloween in 2016 asOsmond shared a cute photoof their costumes, ranging from Marvel superheroes to the singer and his wife’sStar Warscostumes.
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Donny Osmond Dressing Up with His Grandkids For Halloween
The Osmond family went all out for Halloween in 2016 asOsmond shared a cute photoof their costumes, ranging from Marvel superheroes to the singer and his wife’sStar Warscostumes.
09of 19Donny Osmond Cuddling with His Grandchildrendonnyosmond/InstagramIn April 2019,Osmond shared a cute photoof him cuddling with his grandkids on the couch on Instagram.
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Donny Osmond Cuddling with His Grandchildren
In April 2019,Osmond shared a cute photoof him cuddling with his grandkids on the couch on Instagram.
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Donny Osmond and His Grandchildren with Santa Claus
11of 19Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Dunedonnyosmond/InstagramIn June 2023,Osmond welcomed his 14th grandchild, introducing the little one on Instagram. “Welcome to our family, Dune Tyler Osmond. You truly are an angel from heaven. ❤️,“he captioned the snapof him smiling at the newborn.
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Donny Osmond Introducing His Grandson Dune
In June 2023,Osmond welcomed his 14th grandchild, introducing the little one on Instagram. “Welcome to our family, Dune Tyler Osmond. You truly are an angel from heaven. ❤️,“he captioned the snapof him smiling at the newborn.
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Donny Osmond Watching ‘Claim to Fame’ with His Grandkids
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14of 19Donny Osmond Watching His Grandson Play Flag Footballdonnyosmond/InstagramOsmond was his grandson’s biggest supporter as he attended his flag football game in June 2020. “The perfect way to spend a Saturday —watching our sweet, little Ryder play,“he captioned the family photo.
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Donny Osmond Watching His Grandson Play Flag Football
Osmond was his grandson’s biggest supporter as he attended his flag football game in June 2020. “The perfect way to spend a Saturday —watching our sweet, little Ryder play,“he captioned the family photo.
15of 19Donny Osmond Celebrating Father’s Day with His Grandkidsdonnyosmond/InstagramOsmond enjoyed Father’s Day with a few of his grandkids in 2022. “The only thing better than Father’s Day is Grandpa’s Day. 💜"he captioned the photoof him wearing an apron as he sat with his grandkids on the couch.
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Donny Osmond Celebrating Father’s Day with His Grandkids
Osmond enjoyed Father’s Day with a few of his grandkids in 2022. “The only thing better than Father’s Day is Grandpa’s Day. 💜"he captioned the photoof him wearing an apron as he sat with his grandkids on the couch.
16of 19Donny Osmond with His Grandchild in Texasdonnyosmond/InstagramOsmond and his wife enjoyed some quality family time in Texas in November 2021. “Nothing is better than spending time with my loved ones,” hecaptioned the photoof him and his wife smiling at their grandchild.
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Donny Osmond with His Grandchild in Texas
Osmond and his wife enjoyed some quality family time in Texas in November 2021. “Nothing is better than spending time with my loved ones,” hecaptioned the photoof him and his wife smiling at their grandchild.
17of 19Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren in Las Vegasdonnyosmond/InstagramWhile his family was in town for his Las Vegas show, Osmond took his grandkids to see magician Farrell Dillon,sharing a photo of the eventon Instagram.
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Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren in Las Vegas
While his family was in town for his Las Vegas show, Osmond took his grandkids to see magician Farrell Dillon,sharing a photo of the eventon Instagram.
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Donny Osmond at His Grandson’s Basketball Game
19of 19Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren in Utahdonnyosmond/InstagramIn July 2019, Osmond bonded with his family in Utah, where he resides. “There is no better way to spend a beautiful afternoon in #Utah than with all 10 of our wonderful #grandkids. Debbie and I are so blessed,“he captioned the post.
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Donny Osmond with His Grandchildren in Utah
In July 2019, Osmond bonded with his family in Utah, where he resides. “There is no better way to spend a beautiful afternoon in #Utah than with all 10 of our wonderful #grandkids. Debbie and I are so blessed,“he captioned the post.
source: people.com
