8) In 1980, Parton made her debut as an actress, starring in the hit comedy 9 to 5. She also contributed to the film’s soundtrack.
9) Though she didn’t attend an official ceremony, Dolly Parton is godmother to Billy Ray Cyrus’ famous daughter Miley Cyrus.
10) Though you don’t see them, Dolly does have a few tattoos— they are for her longtime husband’s eyes only.
11) She rejected numerous offers to pose topless for Playboy magazine. However, the country star did grace the magazine’s October 1978 issue wearing the signature Playboy bunny outfit and ears.
12) Fellow country legend Johnny Cash was her very first crush. She saw him perform live at the Grand Ole Opry when she was a young teenager and was instantly smitten.
13) Dolly grew up in a household without running water or electricity. As a child, she and her siblings would catch fireflies in a mason jar and use them to light up their bedroom.
14) The Ku Klux Klan directed death threats at Dolly after Dollywood joined other family amusement parks participating in LBGT-friendly “Gay Days.” As expected, the ugly threats didn’t deter Dolly’s plans one bit.
15) Dolly Parton is the fourth of 12 children— even more amazing— six of her siblings have worked as professional musicians.
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