Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dolly Parton's final ET interview was full of memories, nostalgia and reflection on her decades-long career. The country icon and global philantropist sat down with ET's Denny Directo in August 2025 to discuss her book, 'Star of the Show: My Life on the Stage,' where she opened up about her early days as a musician, including career achievements and milestones. Dolly shares how she made her dreams come true, plus, she recalls the sweet way she met her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. The star also praises her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, whom she calls 'so gifted.'

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