Rare Historical Photos of Dolly Parton Through the Years

Published on 06/26/2023
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Straight Talk

This rare image of Dolly appearing cheerful and upbeat is a promotional still from the 1992 romance film Straight Talk. Along with co-star Barnet Kellman, she portrayed a dance instructor who traveled to Chicago in quest of stardom.

Straight Talk

Straight Talk

The film scored well at the box office, collecting $21,202,099, although it received mixed reviews. The reviewers couldn’t get enough of Dolly’s endearing performance, but the consensus was that the plot was too complicated and badly constructed.

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New York Premiere Dolly

Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda were photographed during the New York City premiere of their box office blockbuster 9 to 5. On the set of the film, the three developed a close bond. Age is simply a number for these three gal mates.

New York Premiere Dolly

New York Premiere Dolly

Dolly is on tour, has a Netflix series, and is busy operating her theme park company. Fonda and Tomlin, both now in their 80s, have a smash Netflix program, Grace and Frankie.

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