The country superstar wore a flashy version of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform during the halftime performance at their Thanksgiving game
Dolly Parton has a Whoopi Goldberg fan!
The talk show host, 68, responded to people who criticized the country superstar’s outfit she wore to perform at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders.
Dolly Parton wears a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform as she performs her hits during halftime of the Thanksgiving game
“Apparently, my turkey wasn’t the only thing on the internet people hated,” he began View co-host in the last broadcast of the show.
“Seventy-seven-year-old superstar Dolly Parton stole the show on Thanksgiving Day at the Cowboys/Commanders game dressed as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, but some critics said she was acting her age,” Goldberg continued. — Bite me.
Echoing the same sentiments was her co-host Sunny Hostin, who said, “If I looked like that in one of those Cowboy things, I might have exposed everything.”
While pointing to a picture from Parton’s performance, Hostin, 55, added: “I don’t know if that’s a belly ring or what, but I want what she has.”
Dolly Parton performs during halftime of the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
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Parton’s stage outfit embodied the Cowboy cheerleader uniform including white belted shorts, a white vest with blue stars and a blue crop top. She wore a glittering net suit that covered her berries and legs, and she covered her navel with a crystal star.
Her performance opened with “Jolene” and included a cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions.”
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Before taking the stage, the musician said in a statement to the media that he was “honored” to partner with The Salvation Army.
“Those red kettles have long been a symbol of hope for our friends and neighbors who are facing hard times. My goal is to encourage everyone who can to donate and support their neighbors in need. Every small act of generosity helps, and together, we can all love your neighbors this holiday season and beyond,” she said.
November was a busy month for Parton, as she released her 49th solo album, Rock star. After its release on November 17, it became the artist’s highest-charting album Board 200 cards.
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In a statement, she said: “I owe a debt of gratitude to the fans who have always been there for me. Their support made this achievement possible. I would also like to thank my producer Kent Wells, all the wonderful artists, musicians and engineers who brought their talents to this project.”
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