Dolly Parton once admitted that several of her movie co-stars kept things hot on set. “They all tempted me,” she told Jay Leno. “I didn’t say I was dead, I said I was married.”
Two of those co-stars stand out in particular. The first is known for his full lips and strong arms, while the other is remembered for his passion.
Both men took time to pay public tribute to the singer after her death on August 25.
Parton’s film résumé includes several well-known titles that paired her with memorable leading men. Among her most recognizable movies are 9 to 5, Rhinestone, Steel Magnolias, Straight Talk, and Joyful Noise.
These roles showcased her easy chemistry with a range of co-stars and helped solidify her status as a crossover star who could move comfortably between music and Hollywood.
Even decades later, the lighthearted comments she once made about on-set chemistry, combined with the sincere tributes that followed her passing, underscored the lasting affection many of her colleagues held for her.