Dolly Partonadmits achieving her dreams came with immense and unforgettable “sacrifice.”
In a 2025 interview with PEOPLE Magazine, Parton discussed the personal challenges she faced on her path to success. She reflected on the choices and compromises that shaped her career, calling them necessary and unforgettable.
“You know, I have just been going so fast my whole life,” the entertainer began. “And I just start thinking, ‘How in the world did I even have a life? How did I even get it done?’"
She continued, "I really realized when I was putting this book together [Star of the Show: My Life on Stage] just how much I had sacrificed in my life. I never had children, so at least I didn’t have a guilty feeling. I’m thankful that I got to see my dreams come true.”
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As she nears the celebration of her 80th birthday on January 19, Parton reflected on just how much she has achieved. She also believes her work isn't done yet.
She told PEOPLE, “People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what? Look at all I’ve done in 80 years. I feel like I’m just getting started.”
“I know that sounds stupid, but unless my health gives way, which right now I seem to be doing fine, I think there’s a lot to be said about age. If you allow yourself to get old, you will. I say, ‘I ain’t got time to get old!’ I ain’t got time to dwell on that. That’s not what I’m thinking about.”
View this post on InstagramParton has experienced a series of personal challenges throughout 2025, including the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March. Later that same year, it was revealed that the entertainer had kidney stones, which led to an infection. She subsequently rescheduled dates for a Las Vegas residency set to begin in December 2025 to the fall of 2026.
Parton’s resilience and positive attitude have endeared her to fans, many of whom have followed her career since the 1960s. She recently shared an uplifting message of hope and encouragement.
“I’m not trying to outdo anybody except me. I just want to be my best self at all times and try to improve every day,” she told PEOPLE. “It wasn’t about just being rich; it was about being successful at what I love to do. Dreams nor wishes come true without a lot of hard work.”
View this post on InstagramDolly Parton will miss a birthday celebration in her honor at the Grand Ole Opry. She took to Instagram to explain her absence, stating, "Some of my favorite memories happened right here onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, and I wish I could be there in person, but I’ll be sending you all my love, for sure. So, you have the best night ever.”
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