The Life of Country Music Icon Dolly Parton

In 1989, she appeared in Steel Magnolias, joining a major ensemble cast that included Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. The film introduced her to another large audience through a Southern story centered on friendship, grief, humor, and family.

Her role as Truvy Jones, a warm beauty salon owner, fit naturally with her public personality while giving her another memorable film credit. After earlier Hollywood ups and downs, the movie helped stabilize her screen career, and music would soon bring another major turn.