What would you do if you had $500 million? Would you buy a huge mansion, or would you choose a peaceful life away from all the noise?
Well, we know what Dolly Parton would do!
The famous country singer, who is worth about $500 million, and her husband of 57 years are spending their days on a quiet farm, far from the spotlight.
Keep reading to take a look at their cozy home!
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married for almost 60 years since their wedding in May 1966 in Ringgold, Georgia. Early in their marriage, they decided not to have children, and Dean chose to stay out of the public eye.
Dolly has said that their marriage has lasted so long because Carl stayed away from her career. Their love story began in 1964 when Dolly moved to Nashville to chase her dreams of singing and songwriting. They met at a laundromat when Dolly was 18 and Carl was 22, and they’ve been together ever since.
In an interview with *Entertainment Tonight*, Dolly said the key to their lasting marriage was making sure Carl kept his privacy and didn’t get involved in the entertainment world. She shared that Carl chose her, not her career, and she respected his wish to live a quieter, more private life.
Over the years, some people even joked that Carl didn’t exist because he rarely makes public appearances. Dolly responded by saying that being in the spotlight just isn’t who Carl is. He’s a quiet, reserved person who knew that if he stepped into the limelight, he’d never have any peace, and he was right.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean have a deep respect for each other. Dolly has shared that she loves how Carl isn’t jealous of her success and is actually curious about her work. He also encourages her to reach her goals, showing how well they complement each other!
Dolly has shared a bit about Carl’s life away from the spotlight. He’s retired from his paving business and enjoys the quiet life on their farm. The couple spends a lot of time together at home, especially now that Dolly isn’t touring as much.
Their peaceful life includes taking trips in their RV, going through drive-thrus, exploring Tennessee and Kentucky, and staying at simple, clean motels. They treasure these quiet moments together.
Even though Dolly has a lot of money, she values her time with Carl the most. For their 55th wedding anniversary, they had a simple country dinner at home in Nashville. Dolly cooked the meal herself, which included chicken and dumplings, and for dessert, Carl’s favorite: pecan ice cream.
Dolly even gave a sneak peek into her beautiful home during Reese Witherspoon’s YouTube series, and it’s even more lovely than you’d expect!
Parton and Dean had previously said that they wanted to renew their vows on their 50th anniversary, with family and friends in attendance. Afterwards, they planned to revisit the place where they had their original honeymoon.
While Parton may still perform at festivals and short weekend shows, she knows that this will eventually come to a halt as she ages. She wants to spend more time with her family, especially Dean, so she is content with their quiet little farm life away from the limelight.
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