long before dolly parton Became famous for keeping details of her marriage carl dean In private, the country legend made a surprisingly candid confession about his love life.
“I’ve had little affairs,” Parton admitted in an exclusive interview in 1984. National Enquirer.
She admitted that despite her devotion to her husband, she yielded to temptation more than once.
“I have been tempted many times, and I admit that I have given in more than once – but not as often as people believe,” steel magnolias the star said at the time.
Parton, who had been married to Dean for 18 years at the time, declined to reveal any names or details about the relationship.
She said, “I’ve had many great relationships. And if I decide to have another relationship, it’s completely up to me.” “I won’t reveal details or names or anything else.”
The “Jolene” singer also addressed rumors linking her to some of her famous co-stars burt reynoldsAfter both acting in the 1982s the best bit [Expletive] in Texas.
“There was a lot of discussion about my hot affair with Burt Reynolds when we were working together [The Best Little (Expletive) in Texas]And I didn’t do anything to put out the fire,” Parton explained.
“You could also say that I enjoyed stoking the fire by not giving a flat ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to all the questions about me and Burt sleeping together,” she added. “I will never admit that I have been in bed with Burt Reynolds Sylvester Stallone. “I wouldn’t do that to them or to myself.”
Despite the candid confession, the Grammy winner made it clear that her relationship with Dean was one of the most important things in her life. Parton described their marriage as “very special – and very different” and explained that the two did not expect complete transparency from each other.
She said, “I think honesty is a very good thing – but I don’t believe in complete honesty.” “If Carl finds someone attractive or wants to flirt, or if he’s having an affair, I don’t want to know about it. I don’t want him to hurt me.”
Parton also said that the same thinking applied to her own relationships and explained that there were certain things she would never share with Dean because she couldn’t bear the thought of hurting him.
“I’m not going to say I’m perfect. I’m not. I have feelings just like everyone else.” 9 to 5 the actress shared.
However, no matter what happened outside of their marriage, Parton said she never questioned where she belonged.
“I want him to be happy,” she said of Dean. “I know he’ll always be mine – and he knows I’ll always come home to him.”
Parton and Dean were married for nearly 60 years, until his death in March 2025 at the age of 82. The “Harper Valley PTA” artist died on Tuesday, August 25, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.
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