When Celebrities Meet Dolly Parton… They Completely Lose It!

That reaction? That's what happens when you meet Dolly Parton, a woman older than your favorite oldies station and somehow still cooler than everyone on it. Dolly Parton just pulled in the parking lot and she's gonna take one of your songs. I said, okay, can I meet her? We're just gonna sing a duet with Dolly Parton. That just happened. Sylvester Stallone blushed. Miley Cyrus calls her family. Queen Latifah got her rapping live on stage. Watch what happens when Hollywood's biggest stars come face to face with Dolly Parton. Taylor Swift. She was beyond amazing. It was like her personality was so incredible and just authentic and real. Despite being a pop megastar now, Taylor Swift's career is rooted in her early country works. So it's no surprise that she's one of Dolly's biggest fans. Really quick. And I just have loved her ever since I heard her music. Yeah, I'm a Dolly fan. And what does one do when they finally meet their idols? Well, freak out, of course. I just met Dolly Parton and I'm just obnoxiously writing to everyone at the Grand Ole Opry. It's just so nice. It's just a nice thing. The love seems to be a two-way street since Dolly has also praised Taylor on many occasions. Of course, I'm crazy about Taylor. I just admire her so much, what she's done with her life, her career, such a great artist. For their recent wedding celebrations, Taylor and her husband, Travis Kelsey, have donated $2 million to Dolly's charity, prompting a thank you note from the country legend. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm blown away and overjoyed with that gratitude. Don't you love seeing two big musical legends inspire and admire each other? If this story made you awe, leave a like down below. Sylvester Stallone is world-renowned as a tough-action movie star, especially for his role as Rocky. However, he and Dolly appeared in a movie together back in 1984 called Rhinestone. In an interview for the movie premiere, Dolly called him something that made the tough guy absolutely blush. I just loved him. I thought he was so pretty. I thought, well, I'd at least like to spend four months around a good-looking hunk like that. Stallone is indeed attractive, but only Dolly would associate him with the word pretty. He had me laughing. I couldn't even do my scenes because they just left my laughing in because I was laughing in places where I wasn't supposed to. Dolly loved working with Sly because he always made her laugh. He was clearly bashful by the compliments from such a pretty woman like Dolly. That's what we're going to do, Miss Janette. We're just going to sing a duet with Dolly Parton. That just happened. Hollywood heartthrob and Friends actress Jennifer Aniston was so excited to have Dolly write songs for her 2018 movie, Dumplin'. We would love for you to have some of your music in this film, and she immediately said yes. Jennifer, who grew up singing Dolly's songs, burst into tears when she got the chance to sing a duet with Dolly. And then when we finished, I remember I just burst into tears. Though she was terrified and nervous, Dolly guided her through it and praised her work. She did a good job, though, I have to say. She was a little nervous at the start, but she walked in there like she does everything else, like a real pro. Jennifer herself reveals that during their first encounter, she was afraid she offended Dolly. When she said, you know, named my dog Dolly after you, she's like, I didn't know how I felt about that. And I was like, oh God, I've insulted her. Despite the mishaps and the fears, for a Hollywood A-lister like Jennifer, singing with Dolly was a dream come true. Randy Travis. And the winner is... Randy Travis! Thank you very much. Boy, this has been a great year. Randy Travis has been a household name in country music since the late 80s. At the 1989 CMA, young Dolly decided to play a little prank on him. Folks, you know that this guy is single. And I just want you to know. Sweet young Randy didn't know what to do with Dolly on his lap in front of thousands of people. Dolly's antics didn't end there because the prank resumed when Randy got on stage. Hi, Randy. Oh, no. I just wanted to come out here and make sure that you didn't need me. Dolly is indeed just as cheeky as she is warm-hearted. Randy's not the only celebrity on this list that Dolly has flirted with. Before our next celebrity freakout, hit the like and subscribe button if you love Dolly Parton's attitude. Reba McEntire. Don't I look surprised? Yes, and you look great too. Fellow country legend Reba McEntire and Dolly have been good friends for many years now. Through all of their collaborations and moments together, Reba still talks about the first time she met her idol. And they said, well, Dolly Parton just pulled in the parking lot and she's going to take one of your songs. I said, OK. Can I meet her? It was during Reba's debut at the 1977 Opry when she got the big news of Dolly's arrival. You, and I said, oh, you can give them both to her. Can I just meet her? Oh, my gosh. You have no idea. When her idol wants to sing in her slot, Reba gladly traded the spotlight for a chance to meet Dolly. Miley Cyrus. Well, we're so close, Miley and I, I would have thought we'd have been at least, you know, third cousins. Ten times removed. We all know that Miley Cyrus and Dolly are tight as thieves. Merry Christmas, and Dolly. Merry Christmas. Still in that robe. You're all dressed up. You look fabulous. The country legend was chosen to be Miley's godmother since birth, after all. Dad Billy Ray said, we're just going to call her Miley, and you are going to be her godmother. I said, yay! As a musician herself, Miley views Dolly as a role model and an icon due to her music and also her moral values. Dolly told me, you do you, and I'll do me, and together we'll be us. Miley would never pass the chance to work with her godmother, often inviting Dolly on her shows. You guys did a Super Bowl commercial together. You've done album work together. Which was amazing, because, you know, she was doing it for the phone. Dolly has stated how much she loves Miley and her pride for the young star's achievements. I've always been proud of you, and I'm proud to be your fairy godmother. Her music. We have a really special bond. I honestly feel like she's like a part of me. Miley and Dolly are so close that you'd think they're actually blood relatives. Miley Cyrus turns out their seventh cousin once removed. Is that true? That's amazing! Who would have thought? Did you expect them to be related? Share your thoughts in the comments below. For her series Shine On With Reese, Reese Witherspoon flew to Nashville to spend the day with Dolly Parton at her home. Dolly walks her straight into her costume closet. What? Which one do you want to wear? Oh my God! Huh? Well, here. Hold this. Okay, I have to hold this. The wardrobe was filled with decades of custom sequins, wigs, and iconic boots. However, an accident happened when Reese was holding a dress. What was that? Oh my gosh, Dolly! That's okay, that happens all the time. Even Hollywood A-listers dream of playing dress-up in Dolly's closet? She's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. Now come on now! Not just legends of the 1900s, even young pop stars love to work with Dolly Parton, like Sabrina Carpenter. With similar stature, blonde hair, and angelic voice, many voice many people mentioned that the two stars look alike. That was fun with Sabrina. She feels like a little relative of mine. She's little like me and blonde, and we just got along so good, had the best time. When the two met on set for the music video, Sabrina shared her aspiration with Dolly. Before and after, you'll be this old one day. I know, I can't wait, I hope I look like you. We agree with you, Sabrina. Dolly's positive attitude and playful cheer must be the key to keeping her youthful aura. If you're loving these Dolly moments as much as we are, hit subscribe now. We've still got more stories to go. So sit back, grab your favorite snack, and enjoy the ride. Number one, Dolly Parton. Dolly Parton? Because I just love her, and she's such a bad you-know-what. Mickey Guyton was sitting for a CBS Mornings interview about her career and the artists she dreams of working with. I would look at all of her Dolly Parton VHS tapes. That's aging me right there. Dolly has always been her biggest inspiration as a country artist, so the interviewer planned a surprise. Mickey's excited shriek was so loud, they probably heard her from outside the studio. I heard you say some sweet things about me. Surprise, Mickey! If your number one idol suddenly showed up to greet you, who wouldn't react like Mickey did? Oprah Winfrey. Well, it's about a relationship that's not doing great, and it's about her feeling so frustrated. Speaking of legends, Oprah Winfrey and Dolly have occasionally worked together over many decades of their careers. But did you guys know that they sang together on The Dolly Show in 1987? I have not seen that since... Me either. I haven't seen that in so long. Oh, my God. That was from The Dolly Show in 1987. It must have been one of the greatest collaborations between the two entertainment giants. Queen Latifah. We both love Oprah, but Oprah ain't got nothing on you. Hold it down. Dolly shared her love for Oprah with another star, Queen Latifah. They first worked together on the movie Joyful Noise. And it was about time I had something good, and I thought, well, this will be great, getting to work with the queen. She loved working with Dolly so much that she invited Dolly to her talk show. I don't hip and I don't hop and I don't dance, but she was so kind and so good. Dolly's fans were in for a surprise because the country legend started rapping live on stage. Now, Queen Latifah, she the queen of hip-hop, rap, TV, and screen. Who says that Dolly can't dabble in other music genres? Kristen Chenoweth. Through her years of success in music and Broadway, Kristen Chenoweth still dubs Dolly as her favorite performer. She just somehow even subconsciously knew. Anyway, I just, she's my favorite performer. Kristen was over the moon when her idol agreed to do a duet for Kristen's record, For the Girls. Dolly actually sings I Will Always Love You on the record with me. I never thought she'd say yes, Larry. She admitted to video calling Dolly in tears upon receiving the final cut of the song. And surprisingly, Kristen can do a terrific Dolly Parton impression. You know, I do a pretty good, like, I just, you know, here you come again. Maybe that's why Dolly named Kristen as her ideal choice to portray Dolly in a biopic. When she very first met me, she said, you could play me. And I thought, I could play you. If you'd like to see Kristen play Dolly in a Broadway biopic, hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more country content. Stephen Colbert. Like a lot of Americans, I'm under a lot of stress right now, Dolly. During a remote interview on The Late Show in 2020, Stephen Colbert and Dolly talked about the old folk songs Dolly's mother passed on to her. I understand that your mom used to teach you songs that tell stories, like, like old-fashioned. She remembered one in particular called Bury Me Beneath the Willow. So there's, it says, Bury me beneath the willow. Like everyone listening at home, Stephen seemed to be entranced by Dolly's voice. Bury me beneath the willow under the weeping willow tree. Dolly, cheeky as ever, notices his tears and gently teases him about it. Rob Halford. I think she's gonna light up the room, regardless of everybody else. It's like, oh my God, there's Dolly Parton, you know? Right. Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford was starstruck when Dolly asked him to sing together. Thank goodness I've got this part of me that still gets starstruck. It's still a fanboy. It's nuts. You know, this kid from the Beach Style Estate also singing with Dolly Parton, one of the greatest greats of all time. He and a few other artists sang Jolene with Dolly at the 2022 Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. And she goes, Hey Rob, do you know Jolene? First of all, Dolly Parton speaking to me. She even took the time to fix up his beard. She goes, I love your beard, let me feel your beard. So this is all like, what is going on here? This is just too nuts. Then another collaboration stunned Rob when he received an invitation to collaborate on Dolly's first ever rock album. So I get a note from Dolly on an email saying I'm doing this rock star album you might have heard about it. Their song went on to garner success on the US charts, proving that Dolly excels in more than just country. Sing with Dolly Parton, no big deal. Pretty good. Yeah, I'm excited. Country singer Gabby Barrett signed on to co-host the 2022 ACM Awards alongside Dolly Parton where she finally got to meet Dolly for the first time. Kind of for rehearsal and she looked at me and was like, oh, it's you! And I was like, yeah! And I gave her a hug. She was nervous to be in her idol's presence. Despite Dolly's small stature. I remember meeting her and she was just so teeny tiny but like this presence in the room. Worry not though, because Dolly had managed to calm Gabby down with her southern charms. She's amazing. Extremely nice, charming, beautiful. All the things. You know why she's legendary. Meeting Dolly must be every young country artist's dream indeed. As you can see, Dolly has spent decades remaining rooted in who she is, reminding every star who meets her that true greatness is always humble, kind and accessible. Which celebrity encounter with Dolly Parton made you smile the most? One more thing before you go. Subscribing is free and takes two seconds for you, but it genuinely means the world to us. If you enjoyed this, hit that subscribe button. We'd love to have you along for the next one.