Dolly Parton Breaks Down Her Career, from '9 to 5' to 'Hannah Montana' | Vanity Fair

[@chessu]

Dolly has this amazing and rare ability to take pride in her successes without any vanity, false or real.

[@madelinecmitchell]

exactly!! humble & sweet to the core

[@anthonyd9844]

a true southern belle lol

[@itschelseakay]

Yes! Well said. I need to channel my inner Dolly!

[@mattjamison484]

Gracious in every sense of the word.

[@luciaroyas5140]

💯💕

[@melissalemke820]

I worked for Dollywood, and oh my goodness does she give back to her employees! One of my friends got a flat tire and Dollywood paid to get it replaced. We got access to a free doctor at Dollywood, which is crazy for a part-time summer job! She's been so great for Sevierville and all of East Tennessee!

[@kayv5840]

Wow! That's amazing! She's literally the best.

[@ilovethetampabaylightning92]

Sevierville is beautiful. I Love Tennessee.

[@MainChannel]

How old do you have to be I want a job

[@melissalemke820]

@@MainChannel I think just 15/16

[@Sensoredcensored]

I take my family to the Pigeon forge, Branson, and Myrtle beach shows every year. I love Dollywood. You are lucky to have had such a cool job. Dolly Parton is a gem!

[@Ds-yy5or]

She made beats with her acrylic nails?! She is so talented and humble. Such a treasure!

[@Rambl3On]

If you search Patti Labelle and Dolly on youtube they did a short little 20second nail duet on her show

[@Itsthomas99]

Yeah, it’s even on album under the instruments

[@TehMomo_]

there's a video of her a Patti Labelle singing while playing their nails. IT WAS SO COOL.

[@ENFPerspectives]

😁💖

[@kendraburmester4773]

Amazing!

[@hablahabla6653]

She's the best person, she gives so much to charity and has contributed to getting the covid vaccine done. God bless this woman.

[@cullanpadroclum]

Right! I only put my tiny investment budget in Moderna because she did. I trust Dolly more than any investment broker

[@JNMKlover]

I was just going to say that!!! She has been in love with her husband for 5 decades❤️. Dollywood is for charity. But the fact that she even gave $5 to a vaccine would not surprise me. She is a giver, one of those poverty kindness folks.❤️ So proud of her for caring and sharing her hard earned money.

[@briannk3720]

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[@michaelstark2692]

petition to put dolly parton on the $20 bill

[@Darian-mk1bw]

I'm getting my vaccine on Wednesday and I'm hoping it's Moderna because of Dolly

[@timeman3000]

Dolly Parton is an American treasure

[@caligirlnini4334]

PURE FAX

[@abhijaisingha1461]

Dolly is an international treasure

[@azlxns]

international treasure!!

[@H-Vox]

an international American treasure ;)

[@backdoor3266]

This amazing woman needs a biopic already

[@8happyperson]

she's such a girls girl and just so so sweet, how could you not like her.

[@briannk3720]

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[@abbyechevarria9447]

Racism

[@cosmosisrose]

@@abbyechevarria9447 huh

[@abbyechevarria9447]

@@cosmosisrose look it up

[@cosmosisrose]

@@abbyechevarria9447 no, you made the claim, lol. It’s on you to substantiate it. Or at least point me in the right direction.

[@NateandNoahTryLife]

I am here for all this Dolly Parton content.

[@nicolems]

i second this

[@gleewhoseline198]

There have been so many Dolly Parton videos lately, and I am not complaining. She's amazing

[@BIGMAC1334]

@@gleewhoseline198 she's promoting a new Christmas album. We are lucky!

[@francescacellucci8423]

“It’s in my museum” what a flex

[@hannahgrace0112]

Her museum is in her theme park 💀😂😂 what a way to succeed! She also has a water park, a resort, and a cabin resort.

[@maisonsmith4520]

not a flex, just a fact. it’s in dollywood if you wanna look through the museum:)

[@matthewluck9077]

Her career is in its seventh decade. Talk about success. She knew how to succeed and had the skills and ambition to do so. She is so inspirational.

[@bradrose15]

Her first album came out 55 years ago.

[@matthewluck9077]

@@bradrose15 yes but her career has been in seven decades. 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and now the 20s.

[@missyrm04]

dolly parton should be the only person to have access to nuclear codes

[@Ali-mv3jc]

She could solve world conflicts by sitting down the leaders and making them talk it out 😂

[@SuperBC1975]

I adore Dolly Parton. Been a fan since I was a kid. What a special person. Her donating funds for a COVID vaccine only solidifies how amazing Dolly is.

[@annastascia878]

@@gerundet7837 literally shut up

[@dreamskeepmesane]

The way she talks about Miley 🥺

[@minj.k]

we all need a dolly in our lives..... definitely could use one now

[@jakobwhaleart]

She's been the best influence on her and still continues to be. Love to both of them!

[@jakobwhaleart]

The fact that *she stayed true to herself throughout her entire career* and *did the things she said she would* before she even had a record out is *admirable! Mad respect.*

[@jamesacoffey9006]

Every time I encounter someone who rolls their eyes and dismisses Dolly as just some sort of joke, I sit them down and school them about all the amazing things about this woman. This video just skims the surface - she is just that incredible in so many ways. Be it for her artistic, business or charitable contributions, this woman deserves all the love, respect and thanks we can give.

[@joyceb9502]

Agree 100%- she would go n to help (rescue) Porter wagoner financially when he fell on hard times due to bad investments Porter put his music calalog up for sale-Dolly bought it which helped Porter- fast forward sometime later Porter for a second time was in desperate financial trouble- Dolly then "gifted" back to Porter his entire music catalog-Porter and now his children / grandchildren are benefitting by the unsurpassed generosity of Dolly God bless Dolly - she walks the talk -

[@TehMomo_]

the woman is a PROFESSIONAL.

[@tulabead]

She is amazing in more ways than we will ever know

[@kalebbryce]

The way she spoke with unconditional love about Miley brought a tear to my eye, everyone needs that kind of support. And Miley loves her too, hearing her talk about Dolly on Joe Rogan was very sweet as well

[@aerinlynn1665]

I'm not sure I could ever trust anyone who dislikes Dolly Parton. I'd say they need their head examined, cause she's amazing on every level!

[@latinadavis3691]

Yeah if you bump into someone who doesn't like Dolly, NEVER TRUST THEM!!!

[@Leishambrwn]

This woman is my aunty in my head 😂

[@rsquaredpiful]

The sound of Dolly’s voice makes me feel so safe.

[@jennalcalde]

This amazing woman needs a biopic already

[@electrojones]

A miniseries, really. There's too much there for a two hour film.

[@Mahora.]

let the woman live! that's for dead people lol

[@subg8858]

There's the TV movie "coat of many colors"

[@crogers2009]

Check out "Here I Am" on Netflix.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

@@Mahora. Not really. They started making Walk the Line while Johnny was alive, they made Rocketman and Elton is alive, they made Straight Out of Compton and all of those guys are alive except for Eazy E, they made Jersey Boys and Frankie is alive (not sure about the rest), Ray, The Social Network, A Beautiful Mind, The Runaways, The Wolf of Wall Street, Ali, I Tonya, etc. Those are all biopics that came out while the person was alive.

[@joaogomes9405]

Dolly might be the only person in this world capable of saying the sentence "it's in my museum" without sounding even the least bit vain or self-assured. What a great artist and person

[@megyeager7125]

She said y'all mind your business on Miley

[@katherinemorelle7115]

And she’s not wrong. Though smiley can’t be all that bad- I recall her and Liam (when they were still together) donating and actually working to help people who lost everything in the fires. They could have pulled back because they lost their house too, but they spent time helping others. I don’t mind if she wants to go a little crazy every now and then, it’s really none of my business.

[@bryanescobedo1355]

She’s such a genuine and grounded woman

[@haleysmith1327]

This is possibly the most wholesome comment section on the internet. That is the power of Dolly 💖

[@kayv5840]

Yes, it's a nice change. The Dolly effect ✨. Then again, what's there not to love about Dolly? She's amazing.

[@mybeautycorner1]

She’s so humble and HERSELF… we love that! She’s not trying to be anyone else

[@allisonneal9060]

As a native Tennessean, I like to tell people that Dolly is " my other mama." I have so much pride and respect for her and everything she stands for, that even as an agnostic, I ordered "A Holly Dolly Christmas" and the song that gives me the most (wonderful) chills is "Mary Did You Know?" I am not Christian, but her faith and talent inspire me every day. My greatest wish is to one day meet this saint of a woman.

[@tyaarmstrong2751]

My grandson was born just at the right time, dolly had started the free books for kids in rural communities, he lived in northern Canada and was lucky to be able to receive his monthly books. All those great books were donated once he was finished with them. What a selfless act of kindness. Thank you Dolly Parton.

[@haro2830]

she literally saved the world. she’s literally a hero

[@adu1991]

;)

[@rebeccanater]

petition to put dolly parton on the $20 bill

[@chepbcreate]

20 Dolly bill

[@shanda1219]

No that's for Harriet. We can find another denomination for her to grace without pushing back a Black woman, as per usual.

[@KaitlinGaspar]

@@shanda1219 yes huge agree!!! there are plenty of bills that need major updates, but Harriet on the $20 better be the first

[@tyler5550]

@@shanda1219 we’ll find a different dollar for dolly lol

[@dominicgreen2417]

$1 bill n call it a dolly bill

[@jennaj7479]

Dolly is such a queen. She is humble, smart, talented and just so sweet and kind. She deserves all the success she has.

[@maggiewalsh3590]

This video I didn’t even realize was 20 minutes long. I can listen to her for forever. Her voice is so musical it’s like she’s singing.

[@clarasundqvist6013]

the absolute love everyone has for dolly in this comment section, one of the most precious things I have ever seen

[@gydeoneal7707]

I wanna see a one on one with Betty White and Dolly Parton! Two woman who fought through their industries, broke down barriers and are bigger than ever decades later!

[@kayv5840]

Yesss

[@jamielouise3579]

Betty White 🤝Julia Andrews 🤝Dolly Parton Breaking down walls and doors and anything else in their way to make sure that young girls in the future don't need to keep fighting for job they want

[@dretejeda8067]

She's the best person, she gives so much to charity and has contributed to getting the covid vaccine done. God bless this woman.

[@chandleranderson7935]

I love how she speaks so highly of Miley! I've always wondered how Dolly viewed her post-Hannah Montana.

[@leewitten4758]

I'm a preschool teacher, and as an assistant, I half mindedly picked out Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors book, having never heard the original song, to calm a hyper 2 year old kid. I got choked up, almost cried throughout the book.

[@ereagan4]

Such a genuine, kind-hearted woman. You can just tell Dolly has this light inside her. ❤️

[@cookiecola5852]

Yeah she ozzes charisma

[@levelessa]

Dolly is so special. I can’t help tearing up whenever I listen to her honest, sincere and incredibly kind words.

[@a.c9952]

I will probably never meet her but boy do I respect her, she is such an amazing person. Love you Dolly!

[@boRegah]

Ich habe nie Country-Musik gehört und soeben das erste mal im Leben ein Interview mit Dolly Parton gesehen. Unfassbar wie sympathisch diese Frau ist! Intelligente Menschen mit Herz. Wo gibt es sowas schon? Alter Schwede...

[@sarahroddey2937]

We adore this unproblematic, southern queen

[@jakobwhaleart]

She's literally *my replacement for a dad.* The way she talks and is takes me in in such a way. I can't even explain it. *Love her always!*

[@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594]

Dolly can really make a whole song out of acrylic nails. She’s a star!

[@denny.moiras]

Dolly is such a powerful and amazing role model. Her kindness and passion and talent makes her unique and so amazing and I hope I meet her one day

[@torreycarlson3794]

She’s such a joy. She’s the light the world needs.

[@katherinemeara942]

Dolly's commentary on Miley Cyrus, to me, is what a true Christian is supposed to be

[@josephtafur]

And she's sound like a Proud Aunt

[@drewconway7135]

No mention of “Jolene” or “ Islands in the Stream”? Those are both huge hits; not sure how they could be left out.

[@samihoneycutt3349]

What about A Smokey Mountain Christmas? or Unlikely Angel?

[@hannahgrace0112]

It would basically be a docu if she mentioned ALL of her successes

[@drewconway7135]

@@hannahgrace0112 It basically is. 90+ upvotes and counting tells me I’m not wrong. Thanks for your 2¢. 😘

[@kathrwine]

Check out their other vanity fair dolly video

[@annastascia878]

@@drewconway7135 they never said you were wrong, calm down.

[@lovelyrita64]

I could listen to her talk forever . She’s so... oh she’s everything good and maternal and loving . I love you Dolly

[@CHThompson21]

If you ever get the chance to see Dolly live I highly recommend you go. She's amazing!

[@aliannne1099]

Planning my trip to Dollywood for as soon as it's safe (which will be faster thanks to Dolly Parton's generous donation).

[@staceyybarra8378]

She’s just one of those people that makes you happy when you listen to her. Doesn’t get any better than Dolly.

[@BackshopRailProductions]

Dolly, I want to thank you for Coat of Many Colors! I had that song played at my mom’s funeral. I grew up poor in West Virginia and this song means a lot to me!

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

As someone that really despises most country music, Dolly is an absolute treasure. Her music, her mind, her philanthropy….we truly don’t deserve her.

[@ktmansfield1016]

This woman is the epitome of leading by example. Aren't we lucky to exist at the same time as Dolly?

[@tudorjason]

Dolly Parton is so endearing and besides talented, you can tell she is smart. She's the whole package!

[@reemabouzeid5244]

Why wasn’t “I will always love you” talked about? She wrote the song and the story behind it is beautiful, should’ve put that in

[@skywalkerprice106]

How could anyone hate Dolly? She is the sweetest person ever!

[@af398]

I click every interview I see on Dolly! She is such a joy to listen to and emits such pure love. If anybody deserves success it's her. She continues to be positive, giving and down to earth. Truly lifts my spirits just hearing her

[@Hannahbelleectere]

Dolly is a national treasure and just a delightful human being. She just makes my heart happy.

[@taylorhiggins]

We'll skip dolly when we start eating the rich.

[@greymilk]

we'll invite her to the feast

[@joellegousy9680]

@@greymilk she can write our anthem

[@AL-ri8xg]

Def

[@calebsheppard2643]

I love this comment so much 😂

[@kazza6078]

I wish i could like this comment like 56 times

[@bcomp2001]

How could y’all not even mention “I will always love you” the most iconic song ever.

[@chawndel8279]

She did mention it when she said it was her closing song on her show.

[@mashasha]

the fact that she wrote and produced the song “i will always love you” and everyone still recognizes it as a whitney houston song instead of her song makes me so mad bro. dolly deserves the credit smh.

[@Summermute7]

Michelle , Dolly says she doesn't mind if Whitney gets the credit as long as she gets the money! 😂🤣❤️

[@taurigirl]

Dolly literally said that when she heard Whitney's version she was like "it's her song now". Dolly gets her check run but she also recognizes Whitney's mastery of it.

[@mashasha]

@@Summermute7 i know but dolly still deserves the credit more idc idc

[@onesleepyboib8484]

Wasn’t that song written for her by someone else?

[@MattAlexanderMe]

Bob Dylan wrote All Along the Watchtower, but once he heard Jimi Hendrix's version, he stopped playing the song and said it now belonged to Jimi.

[@PriceFamPrime]

Dolly Parton is the only thing that still gives me hope for human kind.

[@JNMKlover]

I had felt sorry for her, not never been able to produce a baby of her own. But Dolly went and views people as her children and I can believe that she derives fulfillment in that.

[@Mello_nation]

Dolly cross all lines culturally everyone loves dolly.

[@justinkidding9690]

Tennessee is really arguing about keeping Confederate Monuments up when they already have Dolly who is better and greater than all these men.

[@avad1631]

As a tennesseean I approve 😁 let’s make statutes of dolly

[@janes.1559]

Dolly is east tn. Shes a mountain girl, this area had nothing to do with the civil war.

[@Beckysuesplace]

Did you see that she asked them not to build a statue to her right now so the gov can focus on what she believes is more important stuff!!

[@tisforterror6076]

Why not just add her to the statues

[@sethortiger]

Dolly Parton is a national treasure, and a class act all around. Bless this woman!

[@koreainanutshell8212]

I've heard these stories 1000 times and I could listen 1000 more

[@electrojones]

There is no way not to like Dolly. During the quarantine, I've rediscovered my love of country music, and Dolly's been in heavy rotation since early summer.

[@mamadelosgatos26]

Such an absolutely gem of a person. Such a wonderful lady.

[@kennyduren0831]

Dolly truly deserves every good thing that has ever happened to her, and then some. We're so lucky to have her in our world.

[@atifarohman3342]

So humble, she credited the success of the Porter Wagoner show to both of them instead of just her ❤️

[@madhuriravi153]

Did Vanity Fair invite Dolly Parton over and just never let her leave

[@ashleeway7825]

Can you blame them? I wouldn’t let her leave 🥺

[@susieusmaximus5330]

I am not a general country music fan, despite (or perhaps because of) having grown up in a red state, but I adore Dolly Parton with all my heart. She's a rare human being.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Man, Dolly is such an underrated actress. We all know that she’s a wonderful singer and songwriter, and very kind and giving, but I do feel that her talent as an actress isn’t given enough attention.

[@caligirlnini4334]

Dolly is such a humble queen! Such a talented beauty. I love her

[@tashar6797]

The thing about Dolly is her plastic surgery is totally apparent, but unlike so many who have had a lot of plastic surgery, she’s just as pretty as ever. It all works for her.

[@bobbiholmes2274]

She doesn't let what people think about that bother her, she's said before yes I've had plastic surgery or boots and I think I'm pretty 😍

[@iamtriston666]

That's the best way I can describe it. While I always could tell she had surgery, I never thought it was bad. I look at her know in this video, and I think she looks great.

[@tashar6797]

@@iamtriston666She’s always been beautiful at every age. Being so genuine and kind sure helps too! I saw her in person and only a few feet away a few years ago, and she’s just so tiny and perfect.

[@iamtriston666]

@@tashar6797 that's awesome.

[@Liitebulb]

Lol you don't know anything about people's surgeries, just what you assume.

[@evanbeesley216]

Dolly is the model for what a celebrity should be.

[@alman54]

I loved 9 to 5 the first time I saw it on TV in the early 1980s. It is still a favorite of mine today. On a side note, my wife works in an office environment. She and I watched it together a few years ago, her first time seeing it, and she loved it. The totally 1980 office depicted in the movie translates well to modern times. It's a universal experience, almost.

[@AndrewB..]

All this Dolly Parton content we're getting is so nice to watch, she's such a sweet lady.

[@laurak1545]

The great thing about having Dolly as a godmother would be that she could never be judgemental about your outfits ;)

[@madelinecmitchell]

okay crying I love her so much. she's so reassuring

[@kmcg6536]

for over half a century she has had a beautiful voice. and she took care of her voice. I love her

[@jackbrigoli7452]

Dolly has the biggest, most wholesome and loving heart of any person on the planet. She really is the sweetest person ever. There really isn't a single bad bone in her body. No matter who you, if youre feeling down she would wrap her arms around you and assure you that everything is OK. Such a goddess.

[@miaandreatta6037]

Dolly was truly ahead of her time and made herself the star she is today. A lot of her movies were made to lift up and celebrate women and her kind heart has kept her humble. She was made to shine but she was also made to love and she truly has so much love to give. I admire Dolly and I think we can all be a little like her in our everyday lives

[@drawingandsketching3968]

we all need to be a little bit more like Dolly. Kind, open minded, respectful, etc, etc, etc!

[@girlgamer4444]

Dolly is the only thing that can keep America together

[@hails97751]

I don’t think anybody has anything bad to say about Dolly Parton. One of the greatest people to exist.

[@perplexedlex6611]

Her talking about all the kids that became a because they watched her on Hannah Montana hit different

[@ezraalbarra4045]

What she said about Miley was absolutely beautiful! LOVE their relationship!!

[@Sam-0827]

Her pride for Miley is so sweet

[@joaopaulosalvador]

I wish Dolly could live forever! I don't listen to country music, but this woman is a gift to humanity and she's done so much good to the world...

[@hollybabyyy]

just casually having your own themepark

[@GuavaChiffonTheCosmetix]

" Loves like a butterfly..." 🦋💖🦋 I adore and love this women sooo much !!! LONG LIVE DOLLY PARTON ✨🌟✨

[@animalyze7120]

One of the most Amazing entertainers ever. There are others who may be bigger or better at certain things, but Dolly is the best at being Dolly. Pure genuine joy with a level head on her shoulders, genius at being likeable and relatable. She always shows how much She Loves the Love She not only gives but receives as well. A true Treasure!

[@halfpintjules4809]

LOVE Dolly! I spend a lot of time in Gatlinburg, TN and there is so much of her everywhere.

[@ms.sondra]

This my friends is a real southern woman that is humble and kind with a big heart!! Dolly, can you be my fairy godmother??!! 😍😍

[@debsylvester2012]

Thank you Dolly for giving the world positive vibrations with every lyric of reason that strikes a chord within. Your voice is filled with purpose and plucks all kinds of feelings that shake us all the way to our souls. I loved your documentary. Loved, loved you in 9-5. Grateful to know we still can enjoy your light for as long as God sees fit. ☮️❤️ and Rock n roll.

[@peppermintdiaries6801]

How is it possible that she looks younger here than when she was on Hannah Montana? Dolly is such and amazing woman! Love her!!!

[@MrBoliao98]

She breaks all the stereotypes we have of hilly billies, Hicks and Southerners, I respect you.

[@danielleking262]

Her voice is so iconic!!! Singing OR talking.

[@aobladybug]

The way she talks about Miley is so beautiful and a great example of how you should treat your loved ones no matter how they live their lives.

[@Pinkpolo85]

How can you watch this and not fall in love with Dolly?!?!? She is an Icon and and gem 💎!!! So sweet and down to earth!!

[@dilanbrown6504]

12:45 is just such a genuine laugh and idk why but that just made me so so happy to hear that, i have never heard that and i love her

[@makencheddar]

Dolly truly is America's sweetheart. She's such a down-to-earth country girl. I love how fame hasn't changed her.