- Legendary country singer Dolly Parton has made a startling admission about her upbringing, revealing that her grandpa severely beat her because of the way she dressed.
- The 77-year-old artist made the open admission in the course of a private interview with The Guardian in which she discussed her early years, which were marked by ambition and opposition.
- Parton was influenced by a local lady known as “the town tramp,” who frequently wore short skirts, low-cut shirts, and vivid lipstick.
- Parton is noted for her unusual and daring fashion choices. But her father and grandpa, particularly Reverend Jake Owens, were adamantly opposed.
- Her grandpa, a priest, “scolded” and “whipped” her for deviating from the norms of her conservative upbringing because of her uncompromising adherence to her style.
- Parton shown tenacity and a willingness to put up with the mental and physical suffering that such discipline causes in order to pursue her passion and express herself. She acknowledged that she could skillfully “manoeuvre” among groups of men and put a man “in his place.”
- Parton has stated her everlasting commitment to her profession as a co-owner of the “Dollywood” business. She expressed her opinion on retiring in a July interview with Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio, saying, “I would never retire. Someday, maybe while performing a song I’ve composed, I’d pass away in the middle of it, but that’s how I hope to go.
- Her famous and contentious dress choices continue to serve as a representation of her unflappable attitude, unaffected by outside forces and social standards.
- This fresh information sheds new light on the person hidden under the wigs and glitter, illuminating a private struggle amid a public existence that shone brightly despite challenges.
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Celeb Tattler