Dolly Parton revealed she has tattoos on her body that the public has never seen, not even when she dressed as a scantily clad cheerleader at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show last year. She recently explained her reasons for getting inked, which are beyond the aesthetics.
Interestingly, Dolly is not a fan of tattoos despite having them, and she clarified that she does not have any references to her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. Addressing the doubters, Dolly joked about getting more art all over her body to prove them right.
Why does Dolly Parton have tattoos and why does she keep them secret?
Dolly admitted that she began getting tattoos to cover up plastic surgery scars, noting that she decorates the areas with artsy symbols like butterflies, bows, or flowers. She explained why she does not bother to show them off, saying she did not get them to make a big statement.
The country icon recalled having a feeding tube inserted when she fell ill, which left a dent on her side. However, with her bright ideas, she was able to conceal the purple scar left behind. Dolly’s tattoos are also a testament to her ability to make positives out of negatives.
Dolly Parton’s favorite tattoos
She explained the significance behind her butterfly tattoos, which she considers a reflection of her personality. She claimed the beautiful little insects as her symbol, noting that they neither bite nor sting. Speaking of tiny creatures, she got a bee tattooed on the dent by her side.
She described the bee, noting that it sits on its yellow and brown beehive, whose mouth looks like a little sinkhole. Dolly is open to getting more tattoos if necessary because her complexion tends to make cuts look worse, although she will maintain the pastel theme as she dislikes real heavy ones.