Dolly Parton net worth: How she went from rags to multimillion riches

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Dolly Parton started with humble beginnings, growing up in a one-bedroom home on a Tennessee farm.

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One of the 12 siblings, Parton's career took off in the 1960s. By age 13, she was recording singles.

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In 1971, her No. 1 hit ‘Coat of Many Colors’ made her a country queen, followed by the iconic ‘Jolene’ in 1973.

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Beyond music, Parton succeeded in acting, with roles in classics like ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’.

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Parton's charity works include Imagination Library, donating to medical research and supporting education.

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Parton's net worth is a staggering $650 million, reflecting her music career, acting and businesses.

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