Facts About Dolly Parton That’re Making People Fall For The Queen Of Country All Over Again

Love Dolly Parton? Who doesn’t! The bubbly blonde has charmed her way into the hearts of generations – whether that’s through her iconic tunes, witty quips, or enduring style. But there are still some details about the country goddess and her epic career that even the most avid fans may not know. So, take a look at these fascinating photos and facts – with many proving that underneath the rhinestone jumpsuits, Dolly truly has a heart of gold.

Her iconic look began with some strange experimentation

As she grew up poor in Tennessee, the young Dolly couldn’t afford to buy branded make-up. But that didn’t stop her from trying to look her best. Instead, she embarked on some creative improvisation. Lip stain? Well, that could be made out of berries. Dolly also produced a smokey eyeliner look with charred matches and even scented herself with honeysuckle instead of perfume. Talk about ingenuity!

She has a surprising link to Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Dolly is definitely a woman of many talents, but her time in TV is perhaps the most surprising achievement of them all. Did you know that the country icon was involved in the making of Buffy The Vampire Slayer? Yep, really! Although she remained uncredited throughout the show’s run, Dolly helped bring the hit horror TV series to screen through her firm Sandollar Productions.

She purchased her old family home and made some surprising changes

After shooting to success, Dolly eventually earned enough money to purchase her childhood home. And not only that, but she also spent millions of dollars making the property look exactly the way it had when she was young – outdoor toilet included.

Childhood bullying led to a lifelong phobia

As a child, Dolly was locked in a school cupboard by children who envied the star for her appearance on local TV. As a result, she has always been scared of the dark. Dolly still goes to bed with a night light shining, too. Yes, even the Queen of Country has foibles.