Dolly Parton, the iconic country music legend, discovered in 1984 that she couldn’t have children. Instead, she embraced her role as a protective godmother to pop singer Miley Cyrus. Their special bond is filled with love and support for each other’s careers.
Parton and her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, have been married for 57 years, but they made the decision early on not to have children. In 1982, Parton experienced medical issues that led to her having a partial hysterectomy in 1984. This news plunged her into a two-year depression and forced her to reevaluate her life.
She saw this as a message from God, guiding her to slow down and take care of herself. Parton believed that not having children was part of God’s plan for her. Instead, she would become a mother figure to other people’s children. Before her health issues, she and her husband had even discussed the possibility of having their own children.
As Parton and her husband grew older, they realized that not having children was the best decision for them. Parton felt that being a mother would have meant sacrificing her career and everything else she loved. It would have changed everything, and she might not have become the country music legend she is today.
But Parton still got to experience motherhood in a different way. She became the godmother of Miley Cyrus, thanks to her close friendship with Cyrus’ father, Billy Ray Cyrus. From the moment Cyrus was born, Parton took her role as godmother seriously.
Cyrus was just a child when she started her career on the hit show “Hannah Montana.” Parton taught her to stay grounded and not let success change her. Parton was even brought onto the show by Cyrus herself, further solidifying their bond. They worked well together and developed a whole new following of young fans for Parton.
Parton watched Cyrus grow up on the show, and she couldn’t be prouder of her goddaughter’s success. Cyrus credits Parton for teaching her important values, such as respect and kindness towards others. Parton not only supports Cyrus in her career but also defends her against critics. She sees Cyrus as a talented singer and songwriter who is finding her own path.
The bond between Parton and Cyrus is so strong that they have collaborated on music and have even sung each other’s songs. Cyrus considers Parton her idol and role model, not just because of her career but also because of her morals and values.
In recent years, Cyrus has focused more on creating music that speaks to her true self. She partnered with Parton for a TV special in 2022 and praised their unique chemistry and love. Their bond is unbreakable.
The friendship between Parton and Cyrus is evident in their unwavering support for each other. They have a genuine and “truly real” relationship, as Parton describes it. They are each other’s biggest fans and know they can count on one another through thick and thin.
While Parton may never have had children of her own, she has found fulfillment in being a fairy godmother to Miley Cyrus. Their love and connection transcend the boundaries of biology, and their relationship serves as an inspiration for all.
