Dolly is referenced everywhere—from Deadpool 2 (where she literally appears as a hologram) to Orville Peck’s cowboy covers. She’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (once with a group, once solo). Even Beyoncé credited Dolly as an influence on her country album Renaissance.
Fun fact: Dolly has a cameo in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, but also starred in the film 9 to 5, which became an anthem for workplace equality. She’s code-switching between country, pop, queer culture, and feminism like it’s nothing.
This is the practical takeaway: be versatile. Don’t limit yourself to one label—learn a skill outside your comfort zone. Dolly’s a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. You can be a multidimensional human too.
