Dolly Parton has had a long and incredibly successful life in the spotlight.
The famous singer’s talents have crossed many decades and styles; she has been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for as long as many of us can remember.
However, even someone as legendary as her has to deal with critics. Recently, some people have been giving her a hard time about her looks—even though she is nearing her eighties.
At 77, Dolly Parton is a well-known name in both country music and celebrity culture.
The Tennessee native has become a true icon, and even after performing and singing her whole life, she still loves to entertain her many fans.
In a recent interview with Pollystar, Dolly explained that she would not be going on tour anymore. She said:
“I’ll do special shows here and there, now and then. Maybe I’ll do a long weekend of shows or just a few shows at a festival. But I have no plans for a full tour anymore.”
Dolly Parton, who rose to the top of the entertainment world after growing up in poverty in the Appalachian Mountains, will surely be missed on stage.
While her popularity is clear, there are still some people who criticize how she looks.
In fact, her appearance has been a point of criticism almost since she started her career. In the past, Dolly has even shared that people told her to change her signature style if she wanted a real career.
“The main advice people gave me was to change my look—to have simpler hair and different clothes,” she explained.
“They said I shouldn’t look so cheap because nobody would ever take me seriously.”
Over the years, the mean comments about her have not gone away. In fact, some people feel even more justified in labeling Dolly in ways that seem very unfair.
One Twitter user wrote, “Dolly Parton is one ugly lady,” while another said, “Dolly Parton is so ugly, but she has nice breasts.”
Despite all the unkindness from people online, Dolly stays positive in her defiance. She is comfortable with her body and appearance and is not going to change for anyone.
“It costs a lot of money to look this cheap,” she once famously said.
Dolly has shared in the past that her husband loves her no matter what.
“He doesn’t care if I’m fat,” said Dolly.
“He has always thought I’m the sexiest, prettiest woman in the world.”
Dolly is still eager for success and new challenges. According to Rolling Stone, she is ready to embrace her 2022 entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and wants to honor it with an album that some might see as different from her usual style.
Fans were excited last year when it became known that Dolly Parton was being considered for a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after her amazing career.
However, sources say that Dolly was initially unsure about being part of the conversation for this honor. The “Jolene” singer thought that since her career focused mostly on country music, others might be more deserving of the spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In the end, though, the voters decided that Dolly did belong there. In November, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame and immediately worked to make sure her selection was justified.
