Last updated on: January 16, 2024

Dolly Parton is a famous American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee. She’s been in the music and entertainment world for a long time.

Dolly’s music career started in 1967 with her first album, “Hello, I’m Dolly”. She worked with others like Porter Wagoner. Her music was super popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Even though her music wasn’t as popular in the 1990s, she made a big comeback in the 2000s with new albums.

She’s a big star, and she’s sold more than 100 million records all around the world. Dolly has won lots of awards, like Grammys and Country Music Association Awards. She’s had 25 songs that reached number 1 on the country music charts.

You might know some of her songs, like “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene”. She’s also acted in movies like “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias”. People really like her acting too.

Dolly does more than music and acting. She owns places like Dollywood Theme Park and Splash Country Water Park. She helps others too. She started the Dollywood Foundation to help kids and people who need help.

As of 2024, Dolly Parton is 77 years and 11 months old, her estimated net worth is $650 million, and she stands at a height of 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm or 1.5 m) tall.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name

Dolly Rebecca Parton

Nickname

The Irony Butterfly

Profession

Singer, Songwriter, musician, record producer, actress, author, and businesswoman.

Career

Debut

Film – 9 to 5 (1980)

TV Show – The Early Morning Show (1964)

Album – Hello, I’m Dolly with Monument Label (1967)

Best Known for

Dolly Parton is famous for music, acting, and helping others. She’s a legendary American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Genres

Country, country pop, bluegrass, gospel.

Instruments

Vocals, electric guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, piano, and the autoharp.

Awards

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

January 19, 1946.

Age

As of today, Dolly Parton is 77 years and 11 months old.

Zodiac sign

Capricorn

Signature

Nationality

American

Birth Place

Sevier Country, Tennessee, United States.

Residence

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

School / College / University

Dolly Parton Completed her School in Sevier Country High School in 1964

Religion

Christianity

Dolly Parton’s religion is Christianity. She grew up in a family that went to church regularly. Her father was a Pentecostal preacher. Dolly has mentioned that faith is important to her. She often talks about how her beliefs guide her in life. While she doesn’t talk about her religion all the time, it’s clear that it’s an important part of who she is. Dolly has also released albums with gospel songs that reflect her Christian beliefs.

Race / Ethnicity

White (English, Scottish, Irish, German, Welsh, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish ancestry).

Food Habits

Dolly Parton’s food habits include some interesting aspects. She’s known for the Dolly Parton Diet, which involves eating cabbage soup, along with fruits and vegetables as main meals. This diet, also called the TWA Stewardess Diet or Cabbage Soup Diet, gained attention for its potential weight loss effects, but it might not be a sustainable long-term option due to its restrictive nature.

Dolly’s breakfast often starts with coffee, using Folgers, and she enjoys a bit of cream in it. She also likes a “quick and easy” homemade egg salad or a bagel with cream cheese, cucumbers, and tomatoes for breakfast. Throughout the week, she usually follows a low-carb diet, with some moderation in her food choices.

Hobbies

Dolly Parton has many hobbies that show her creative side. She loved writing before her music career. She wrote poems and stories. Even stories for grown-ups. She liked writing when she was young. She talked about writing short stories and poems.

She wakes up early at 3 a.m. She does meditation and spiritual work. She also works on tasks. She gets a lot done during quiet early hours.

Dolly Parton has diverse interests. Writing and early mornings are some of her hobbies.

Physical Attributes and Measurements

Height

• In feet – 4′ 11″
• In Centimeters – 150 cm
• In meters – 1.5 m

Weight

• In kilograms – 50 kg
• In Pounds – 110 lbs

Body Measurements

• Chest Size: 41 inches
• Biceps Size: 27 inches
• Waist Size: 38 inches

Shoe size

5.5 (US)

Dress size

10 (US)

Bra size

38C

Eye color

Green

Hair Color

Blonde

Family

Dolly Parton comes from a big family that’s deeply connected to music. She’s one of twelve siblings, born to parents Robert and Avie Lee Parton. Her siblings include brothers and sisters like Willadeene, David, Coy, Robert Jr., Stella, Cassie, Randy, Larry, Floyd, and twins Freida and Rachel. They all grew up together in a small cabin near the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee’s Sevier County. Music was a big part of their lives. Their mother sang and played instruments, and they often sang at events like weddings, funerals, and church gatherings.

Dolly’s upbringing influenced her love for music. She was gifted a guitar and started playing at a young age. Her uncle Bill supported her by taking her to various music-related places. Her mother’s singing and her family’s musical environment made a significant impact on Dolly. She felt a strong connection to music and carried that passion throughout her life.

Husband

Carl Thomas Dean (1966–Present)

Father

Robert Lee Parton Sr. (Construction worker)

Mother

Avie Lee Caroline

Siblings

She has 11 Siblings.

Stella Parton (sister)

Willadeene Parton (sister)

Rachel Dennison (sister)

Randy Parton (brother)

Freida Estelle Parton (sister) (singer)

Larry Gerald Parton (brother) (died on the same day of birth)

Floyd Parton (brother) (singer)

Cassie Nan Parton (sister) (singer)

Coy Denver Parton (brother)

David Wilburn Parton (brother)

Robert Lee Parton Jr. (brother)

Children

None.

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Married to Carl Thomas Dean

Marriage Date

May 30, 1966.

Boyfriend and Dating History

Carl Thomas Dean (1966–Present)

Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean have been together for more than 50 years. They keep their love private and aren’t often seen together in public. They met when Dolly was 18 at a laundromat in Nashville. They got married secretly two years later with just a few people there. Dolly says Carl is different from her because he’s not in show business. Even though they’re not always together in public, they support each other’s interests. Their relationship is strong and has lasted a long time.

Favorite Things

• Favorite Color – White & Yellow
• Drink – Red Wine
• Appetizer – Chopped Clams Casino
• Meal –  Roast Park, Green Beans, Turnip greens, and Fried okra
• Favorite Perfume – Gendarme

Net worth 2024

$650 million

As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Julia Roberts has a net worth of about $650 million, based on information from different reliable sources. Dolly makes money from various sources. One of the main ways she earns money is through her music. She’s a singer and songwriter with many hit songs, and whenever her songs are played on the radio, streaming platforms, or sold as albums, she earns royalties.

Besides to music, Dolly Parton has also ventured into acting. She has appeared in movies and TV shows, which adds to her income. Some of her notable films include “9 to 5” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

Dolly Parton is also a savvy businesswoman. She owns several businesses, including Dollywood, a theme park in Tennessee. This park attracts many visitors, and the revenue it generates contributes to her net worth. She also owns a production company and has been involved in various business ventures over the years.

Moreover, Dolly Parton is a songwriter, and her songs have been covered by many artists. Whenever other artists perform or record her songs, she earns royalties from those performances as well.

Aside from her entertainment ventures, Dolly Parton is a philanthropist. She has established programs like the “Imagination Library,” which provides free books to children. While not a direct source of income, her philanthropic efforts enhance her reputation and impact.

Dolly Parton’s diverse sources of income, including music, acting, business ventures, and her brand’s widespread recognition, contribute to her net worth.

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Net worth Growth

Net worth in 2023	$700 million
Net worth in 2022	$650 million
Net worth in 2021	$615 million
Net worth in 2020	$580 million
Net worth in 2019	$520 million

Salary (estimated)

Yearly Earnings	$37 million +
Monthly Earnings	$3 million +
Weekly Earnings	$750 thousand

Car collection

1. 1997 Cadillac D’Elegance
2. Lincoln Nautilus
3. Mercedes-Benz GL Class

House

Dolly Parton lives in a big house in Brentwood, Tennessee. Her house is 3,324 square feet big. She bought it in 1999 for $400,000. Dolly’s house has many buildings. There’s a tennis court and a pool. She even has a chapel and gazebos.

Dolly grew up in a small log cabin in Sevierville, Tennessee. It had only one bedroom. She loved that home. She has a copy of it at her Dollywood theme park.

Dolly’s another house in Brentwood is quiet and peaceful. She’s been there for a long time with her husband, Carl Dean. They have a happy life there.

Lesser Known Facts

1. Dolly has secret tattoos that she usually keeps covered with long sleeves and dresses. She got them to cover scars on her fair skin.
2. She’s an honorary godmother to Miley Cyrus. Dolly and Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, have been close for a long time, and that’s how she became Miley’s godmother.
3. Dolly and her husband have been married for over 50 years. Their lasting romance is truly remarkable.
4. Dolly owns more than 300 wigs, which adds to her unique style.
5. Dolly’s rags-to-riches story is inspiring. She came from humble beginnings and achieved great success in the music industry.
6. Her famous song “Jolene” was inspired by a flirty bank teller she met in real life.
7. Dolly is an early riser and an early bird. She starts her day bright and early.
8. She’s a librarian and has started her own mail-delivery library for kids.
9. Dolly claims to sleep in her makeup sometimes, which is a unique beauty secret.

Social Media Profiles

Website

www.dollyparton.com

Facebook

facebook.com/DollyParton

Twitter

twitter.com/DollyParton

Instagram

instagram.com/dollyparton

YouTube

youtube.com/user/dollypartonmusic

MySpace

myspace.com/dollyparton

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