Dolly Parton denies gay rumors, slams claims her best friend Judy Ogle is her secret girlfriend

Dolly, who has been married to 76-year-old Carl Dean for five decades now, mentioned that she has been friends with Judy Ogle since they were kids
UPDATED FEB 19, 2019

Dolly Parton has had enough of speculations about the details of her private life and personal relationships, especially the long persisting rumor that she is gay. In a recent interview with The Sun, the musical star denied all claims of her being gay and secretly dating her best friend, Judy Ogle.

In the interview, the 73-year-old star said all publicity is good but that has not been the case with her.

"So ­people say that because you can’t really have a great relationship with a woman. I’m not gay but I have so many gay friends and I accept everybody for who they are." 

Dolly Parton promotes her new album 'Blue Smoke' at the Today Show on May 13, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Webster PR)
Dolly Parton promotes her new album 'Blue Smoke' at the Today Show on May 13, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Webster PR)

 

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