Dolly Parton will receive an honorary Academy Award, but not for the work she’s done from 9 to 5…The Academy has officially announced that country music legend Dolly Parton will be honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, recognizing her extraordinary charitable work — from funding vaccine research to championing children’s literacy and disaster relief efforts.Yet insiders say this award is only part of the story. During the upcoming ceremony, a deeply personal revelation tied to Dolly’s decades of quiet philanthropy will finally come to light — a truth she’s carried privately for years, now ready to be shared with the world.
The Award
The Woman Behind the Rhinestones
The Projects That Defined a Legacy
The Oscar Moment
What Could It Be?
The Woman America Trusts
More Than a Trophy
The Final Word