Photo:Mike Marsland/WireImage; Richard Rodriguez/Getty
Mike Marsland/WireImage; Richard Rodriguez/Getty
Stella Partonhas her sisterDolly Parton’s back.
The singer and songwriter, 74, addressed the online criticism her sister received after wearing a replica of theDallas Cowboys' cheerleader uniformwhile performing at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders.
The ensemble — which featured a white vest with blue stars, a chest-baring blue crop top, white short, and a bedazzled piece of mesh that covered Dolly’s midriff with crystal stars — as made headlines, somepraisingthe 77-year-old singer for the outfit and othersquestioningwhether she should have donned the outfit at her age.
In response to the criticism, Stellawrote on X(formerly known as Twitter), “I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving.”
“To those of you being so critical of a 77 year old kicking up her heels, I say f— yourself. Shame on you not her,” she added.
Dolly Parton and Stella Parton attend the premiere of “Dolly Parton’s Coat Of Many Colors” at the Egyptian Theatre on December 2, 2015 in Hollywood, California.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
She wasn’t the only one that has come to the defense of Dolly. On Monday,The Viewco-hostWhoopi Goldberg, 68, alsoresponded to people criticizingthe country superstar’s attire.
“Bite me,” Goldberg said.
Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.Ron Jenkins/Getty
Ron Jenkins/Getty
Goldberg’s co-hostSunny Hostin, 55, noted, “If I looked like that in one of them Cowboy things, I might have everything out.”
She also said while pointing at a picture from Parton’s performance,, “I don’t know if that’s a belly ring or what, but I want what she has.”
Parton kicked off the halftime show with her beloved song “Jolene,” later transitioning to another classic, “9 to 5.” She also performed her cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions.”
Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.Richard Rodriguez/Getty
Richard Rodriguez/Getty
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The musician, who released her 49th solo album,Rockstarwhich became herhighest charting album on theBillboard200 charts.shared in a press statement that it was"an honor"to partner with The Salvation Army and perform.
“Those Red Kettles have long been a symbol of hope for our friends and neighbors who are facing hard times,” she said at the time. “My goal is to encourage everyone who can to donate and support their neighbors in need. Every small act of generosity helps, and together, we can all love our neighbors this holiday season and beyond.”
source: people.com
