Dolly Parton & Her Spouse of 58 Years Live on Cozy Farm & Enjoy Doing ‘Little Things’ out of the Limelight
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- Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have enjoyed 58 years of marriage.
- Parton only has positive things to say about her husband, who doesn’t like being in the spotlight.
- The country singer and Dean cherish each other and enjoy doing “little things” in their home with a farm.
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married for 58 years. The two tied the knot on May 30, 1966, at a private ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia. The couple made a decision not to have kids in their marriage.
Throughout their 50-plus years of marriage, Dean has been spotted in public only a couple of times as he has stayed away from the public eye. Parton once said that the secret to her long marriage has been keeping her career and relationship separate.
Parton and Dean’s love story started in 1964 when the country singer had just moved to Nashville to pursue her singing and songwriting career.
The legendary singer and her husband met at a laundromat. The handsome 22-year-old man and the gorgeous 18-year-old lady fell in love and have never parted ways.
When the couple hit 51 years in marriage, Parton revealed the secret to their successful union. She said she does her best to leave her husband out of her business, keeping her marriage personal and sacred.
Parton added that this move wasn’t her husband’s choice but hers because she loves him too much to expose him to the industry.
Parton also once responded to accusations that her husband was imaginary. She said many people assume he doesn’t exist because he isn’t in the spotlight.
The singer described her husband as a quiet and reserved person who would never get a minute of peace if he chose to expose himself to the industry.
The superstar said that while Carl Dean chose to love her, he didn’t choose to be in the entertainment industry. Out of respect for her husband, Parton decided to keep him out of the limelight as much as she could. Parton described this choice as keeping their lives together and separate.
The 77-year-old also joked that she tells people the reason her marriage to Dean has lasted is because she is mostly out of the house.
She said the fact that they aren’t in each other’s face all the time has enhanced their marriage. The couple also share a great sense of humor, have lots of fun together, and have respect and admiration for each other.