For the past 53 years, Dolly Parton has been married to Carl Dean. But due to the fact that the two are never seen in public together, The National ENQUIRER fans are convinced that Dolly and her husband are on the outs.
Carl stays out of the spotlight while his wife stays very much in it, but even though they keep their union hush-hush, the pair has been through their fair share of ups and downs. Click through the gallery above for the scandalous scoop on their five-decades-long union!
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s Tumultuous Marriage Secrets Revealed!
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Dolly’s Affair With Kenny Rogers
Sources told The National EXAMINER in December 2017 that Dolly and Kenny Rogers secretly hooked up around the time of their 1983 hit duet “Islands in the Stream” while they were both married.
“They did the wild thing and it happened in the '80s when they were working and performing together,” an insider dished. “They’ve both privately told people in their inner circles they went to bed together. They fell into each other’s arms one night and it happened in Vegas!”
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Dolly’s Scandalous Nude Photos
The Globe reported in May 2018 that nude photos of Dolly shot by her alleged lover, a hunky musician, were on sale for $20,000. They were previously taken in the ‘70s when the country star was supposedly happy with Carl.
“Dolly and her lover took the topless photos when they were playing around,” a source told the news outlet. “She decided ‘no’ and tore them up, but he pulled them out of the trash and taped them back together.”
“Dolly is sure to be mortified over the racy photos!” an insider dished to The Globe at the time. “She’ll do anything to protect her image, and her blackmailers are confident that she’ll pay up to keep the pictures from being leaked!”
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Dolly’s Showdown With Carl’s Alleged Mistress
In October 2016, The Globe reported that Dolly had an explosive showdown with Carl’s mistress despite telling people they had an “open marriage” in 1991.
According to Dolly’s Aunt Dale, Carl had a fling with this cute redhead “who worked as a teller in a local bank” named Jolene — and Dolly wasn’t having it.
“She marched right into the bank and confronted the girl, who reached over the counter and tore off Dolly’s wig right in front of everyone!” Dale revealed. “Dolly picked up the wig and stormed out of there in a huff.”
It’s said the debacle inspired her hit 1973 song “Jolene.”
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Dolly And Carl’s Struggle To Start A Family
Dolly once admitted that when it came to kids, she and Carl "tried to for many years, then I put it on hold."
A source dished to The Globe in September 2017 that Dolly “kept putting off having children, but still was intent on having a baby or two by 40. When that dream died, a part of Dolly died as well.”
"Dolly likes to think of all the world’s children as hers,” an insider said. “She often wonders about ... the joy she and Carl would have had if they had made more time early on to start a family."
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Carl Hates Dolly’s Songs
He isn't a fan of her work...
“I know every line in his face and he knows every hair in my wig,” the singer said while speaking with a source for The National ENQUIRER in December 2018. “He’s not particularly a fan of my songs, but he loves me.”
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Dolly and Carl’s Vow Renewal
For their 50th wedding anniversary in 2016, Dolly and Carl renewed their vows after years of ups and downs.
“There were times when it didn’t look like the two of them would make it,” a friend spilled to The National EXAMINER in May 2016. “They’ve led such separate lives, with Dolly out there conquering the world, while Carl just refused to play any part in her career. But for Dolly, in the end, she believes that love conquers all.”
Dolly’s Affair With Kenny Rogers
Sources told The National EXAMINER in December 2017 that Dolly and Kenny Rogers secretly hooked up around the time of their 1983 hit duet “Islands in the Stream” while they were both married.
“They did the wild thing and it happened in the '80s when they were working and performing together,” an insider dished. “They’ve both privately told people in their inner circles they went to bed together. They fell into each other’s arms one night and it happened in Vegas!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Dolly’s Scandalous Nude Photos
The Globe reported in May 2018 that nude photos of Dolly shot by her alleged lover, a hunky musician, were on sale for $20,000. They were previously taken in the ‘70s when the country star was supposedly happy with Carl.
“Dolly and her lover took the topless photos when they were playing around,” a source told the news outlet. “She decided ‘no’ and tore them up, but he pulled them out of the trash and taped them back together.”
“Dolly is sure to be mortified over the racy photos!” an insider dished to The Globe at the time. “She’ll do anything to protect her image, and her blackmailers are confident that she’ll pay up to keep the pictures from being leaked!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Dolly’s Showdown With Carl’s Alleged Mistress
In October 2016, The Globe reported that Dolly had an explosive showdown with Carl’s mistress despite telling people they had an “open marriage” in 1991.
According to Dolly’s Aunt Dale, Carl had a fling with this cute redhead “who worked as a teller in a local bank” named Jolene — and Dolly wasn’t having it.
“She marched right into the bank and confronted the girl, who reached over the counter and tore off Dolly’s wig right in front of everyone!” Dale revealed. “Dolly picked up the wig and stormed out of there in a huff.”
It’s said the debacle inspired her hit 1973 song “Jolene.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Dolly And Carl’s Struggle To Start A Family
Dolly once admitted that when it came to kids, she and Carl "tried to for many years, then I put it on hold."
A source dished to The Globe in September 2017 that Dolly “kept putting off having children, but still was intent on having a baby or two by 40. When that dream died, a part of Dolly died as well.”
"Dolly likes to think of all the world’s children as hers,” an insider said. “She often wonders about ... the joy she and Carl would have had if they had made more time early on to start a family."
Photo credit: Getty Images
Carl Hates Dolly’s Songs
He isn't a fan of her work...
“I know every line in his face and he knows every hair in my wig,” the singer said while speaking with a source for The National ENQUIRER in December 2018. “He’s not particularly a fan of my songs, but he loves me.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Dolly and Carl’s Vow Renewal
For their 50th wedding anniversary in 2016, Dolly and Carl renewed their vows after years of ups and downs.
“There were times when it didn’t look like the two of them would make it,” a friend spilled to The National EXAMINER in May 2016. “They’ve led such separate lives, with Dolly out there conquering the world, while Carl just refused to play any part in her career. But for Dolly, in the end, she believes that love conquers all.”
