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Dolly Parton Explains Why She Is So Private About Certain Things

by Lauren Novak

Published March 13, 2022

Dolly Parton on why she keeps certain things private

While Dolly Parton seems like an open book, there are certain things she likes to keep private in her life. Take her husband for instance. They have been married for decades but he doesn’t appear on red carpets or in the public eye at all. There are no recent pictures of him available to the public.

Dolly said that there is no drama between them but her husband Carl Dean just likes to stay out of the spotlight. She said that her mother helped her to keep some of her life private and sacred even as she began to navigate life as a famous musician.

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Dolly Parton keeps certain parts of her life private

Dolly Parton, 1990s
Dolly Parton, 1990s. ph: Alberto Tolot / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

Dolly said, “I learned early on. And I think my mama told me when I was young, ‘Always keep something back for you. You can give what you’ve got to give, but don’t give it all away. Always keep something for you.’”

RELATED: Dolly Parton Weighs In On How She Cares For Her Emotional And Mental Health

dolly parton
Dolly Parton performs ‘Travelin’ Thru,’ from the film ‘Transamerica’ nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, during the 78th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, March 5, 2006. ©AMPAS/Courtesy Everett Collection.

She added, “I’ve known how to keep my husband private. It’s just natural to me to protect the things and the people I love and to protect my own privacy.”

Dolly Parton, 1980s
Dolly Parton, 1980s. ph: Dolly Parton Inc. / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection.

Dolly still shares a lot but knows what to keep close to her heart and more private. Perhaps that is why she seems to have such a level head even after decades in show business. Dolly is not only a country music artist but an actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. What’s your favorite Dolly Parton song?

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