Dolly Parton: Her Life and Career in Photos

Dolly Parton: Her Life and Career in Photos Getty Images Singer-songwriter-actress Dolly Parton, died Tuesday in Nashville at 80. Look back at her seven-decade career at the pinnacle of music stardom that also included iconic movie roles in “9 to 5,” “Steel Magnolias” and more, plus her own TV show, “Dolly.” Her family paid tribute to her, saying, “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. Dolly Parton’s hit album ‘Jolene’ Image Credit: Getty Images “Jolene” was released in 1974. Dolly Parton On The Phil Donahue Show Image Credit: Getty Images Dolly Parton at the Phil Donahue Show at WGN Television in Chicago, Illinois, April 30, 1977. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Dolly Parton Receives the Entertainer of the Year Award Image Credit: Bettmann Archive Flanked by Johnny Cash, left, and Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the Country Music Association awards in 1978. Dolly Parton on her own show ‘Dolly’ Image Credit: Disney General Entertainment Con Dolly Parton on the show ‘Dolly’ in 1987. Dolly Parton at the 1977 Grammys Image Credit: Getty Images Les Paul, left, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins and Freddie Fender at the 19th annual Grammy Awards in 1977. Image Credit: Getty Images Dolly Parton poses for a portrait session in 1978. Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton Image Credit: Redferns Country music icons Tammy Wynette, left, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton perform together in 1980. Dolly Parton Concert After Party at Studio 54 Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Dolly Parton with a horse during an after party at Studio 54 in 1978. Dolly Parton Performs in Atlanta Image Credit: WireImage Dolly Parton performs at Georgia Tech’s Alexander Memorial Coliseum in 1977 in Atlanta. On Set for ‘9 To 5’ Image Credit: Getty Images Director Colin Higgins, left, and Jane Fonda, left, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton on the set of the film “9 to 5” in 1979. Dolly Parton in 1974 Image Credit: Michael Ochs Archives Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 1974. Dolly Parton’s show ‘Dolly’ Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection Dolly Parton’s show “Dolly” ran in 1977 and 1978 on ABC. Dolly Parton on Her Show ‘Dolly’ Image Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection Dolly Parton on her show “Dolly” in the late 1970s. Dolly Parton with Barbara Walters in 1977 Image Credit: ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collectio Dolly Parton was interviewed by Barbara Walters in 1977. ‘Steel Magnolias’ Image Credit: ©TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Ever Dolly Parton starred with Olympia Dukakis in 1989’s “Steel Magnolias.” ‘Rhinestone’ Image Credit: ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett C Sylvester Stallone co-starred with Dolly Parton in 1984’s “Rhinestone.” ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ Image Credit: ©Universal/courtesy Everett / E Dolly Parton starred in ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” in 1982. Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton in ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ Image Credit: ©Universal/courtesy Everett / E Burt Reynolds co-starred with Dolly Parton in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” JOYFUL NOISE, Dolly Parton, 2012. ph: Van Redin/©Warner Bros. Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Image Credit: ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett C Dolly Parton starred in the 2012 musical film “Joyful Noise,” which also starred Queen Latifah and Keke Palmer. Dolly Parton at the Dallas Cowboys Halftime Show Image Credit: Getty Images Dolly Parton performed at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game in 2023. ‘Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings’ Image Credit: ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Colle The anthology series “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” streamed on Netflix in 2019. Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus Image Credit: Getty Images for The Recording A Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus perform onstage at the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019. More from Variety More From Our Brands Rolling Stone Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart to Perform at Stand Up For Heroes 20th Anniversary Event Robb Report This Collection of Over 3,200 Johnnie Walker Whiskies Is the Largest to Ever Head to Auction Sportico Power Conference Bans of Former Pros Would Likely Spark Lawsuits WWD Bath & Body Works’ Newest Fall Collection Invites You to Retreat Into Nature From the Comforts of Home