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tblue37

(67,861 posts)
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 12:31 PM Nov 20

Dolly Parton Was Just Awarded Her First Oscar--And Her Poignant Speech Has Fans Cheering

"it makes me want to dream up new ways to help lift people up."

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" I grew up in a house with 12 kids. Now, that alone teaches you how important sharing is. Don't get me wrong, we didn't have that much to share. But my mom and daddy showed me by example that the more you give, the more blessings come your way."

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The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals whose charitable contributions improve human welfare and address inequities—an area where Parton’s impact is undeniable.


https://www.comicsands.com/parton-honorary-oscar-speech?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=infeed&utm_campaign=linkprogram#Echobox=1763498673

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Dolly Parton Was Just Awarded Her First Oscar--And Her Poignant Speech Has Fans Cheering (Original Post) tblue37 Nov 20 OP
Hooray Dolly! truly a national treasure. Walleye Nov 20 #1
Dolly Parton is such a genuine, good person. democrank Nov 20 #2
She is SO much more deserving of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Bayard Nov 20 #3

democrank

(12,014 posts)
2. Dolly Parton is such a genuine, good person.
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 12:38 PM
Nov 20

Full of compassion, empathy. I have great respect for her.

Bayard

(28,093 posts)
3. She is SO much more deserving of the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 02:07 PM
Nov 20

Than the assholes trump has given it to.

Dolly is the real thing.

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