Dolly Parton: 10 reasons why we love her ‘hillbilly’ ways…

Big wigs and an even bigger talent, when it comes to glamour Dolly Parton has it in spades. In her four-decade career, she’s had 25 number-one hits, sold 100 million records and even opened her very own (enormously successful) theme park – Dollywood.  Her over-the-top make-up, giant platinum wigs and impossibly curvy figure have all contributed to her long-lasting stardom and charm.  

But it’s not just her looks that keep us hooked, her self-mocking quotes have become part of pop culture legend and only add to her very ample charm.  

So in honour of her new musical Dolly Parton 9 to 5, opening today – we’ve gathered together her best ever beauty quips to cheer up your Friday…

‘I always wanted to be prettier,’ Parton has said of her teenage self. ‘I got to fixin' myself up. I wanted my clothes tight, my make-up bright, my nails long, my lips red. I got into it.’

‘I've always loved make-up, and it's something I understand,’ Parton told People of her signature make-up line. ‘You can do it in good taste, but if you want to look like the town tramp like me, you can.’

‘I'm just a backwards Barbie, too much make-up, too much hair. But, don't be fooled by thinkin' that the goods are not all there.’

‘It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen.’

‘I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb... and I also know that I'm not blonde.’