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Will Smith Cracks Chris Rock At Oscars

It should have been a great night for Will Smith. But it ended in tears as he apologized for his actions. He let his real self get in front of his professional actor self. And sometimes, that has to happen.

I think that humor should have boundaries. I know that comedians push those limits all the time. But there are consequences and sometimes, comedians don’t think they have to deal with those despite what they say on stage.

To be honest, I can’t say that about Chris Rock though. He was the one telling the jokes about Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith snapped. Chris Rock took it in stride and didn’t let what happened throw him off his game. Also from what I’ve heard, he’s not pressing charges either. He’s just going to let it ride.

Now, I don’t know what’s going on in Will Smith’s life. Maybe he’s just had enough or maybe he’s come off of a hard movie to make, playing the role of Richard Williams in King Richard, the father of Serena and Venus Williams. Method actors take their work home with them sometimes and even though King Richard came out last year, Will could have been having flashbacks. Who knows?

I know this, Chris Rock will probably never say another word about Jada Pinkett Smith and I’m not sure how she feels about that. She’s a strong, independent woman who can take care of herself. She probably didn’t like the fact that Will used his hands instead of his mind.

But don’t we all deserve to have a moment every once in a while? I do, and I’m pretty sure about this too. Jada and Will Smith are ride or die. So if you want to talk about her, expect Will to come smack you upside your head.

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The Passing Of Madeleine Albright

At the age of 84, Madeleine Albright has passed away. For those of you who don’t know, she was the first woman to be appointed to U.S. Secretary of State. This country has been through a lot of change since, but that was unthinkable back then.

Her entire life story is phenomenal. She was born Marie Jana Korbelová in Czechoslovakia in 1937. But her family fled in 1939 during the Nazi occupation. After living in the U.K. for 9 years, her family finally landed on Ellis Island in November of 1948.

In 1957 at the age of 20, she became a U.S. Citizen. She was highly educated, earning her Doctor of Philosophy in 1975, which ultimately led to her career in politics from the connections she had made while in school. It was some of the best networking ever and that’s what it takes to make it in politics.

When her former professor Brzezinski was appointed National Security Advisor, he tapped Madeleine Albright to come with him. She started work in the West Wing as the National Security Council’s congressional liaison. Thus began a stellar political career where she served as the 20th United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and then as the 64th United States Secretary of State.

She was appointed to the position of Secretary of State in 1997. While that doesn’t seem that long ago, it was a lifetime of change. She had broken a glass ceiling, setting the way for other women to follow.

She was “a trailblazer and a luminary,” says Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the current U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

When you have the president’s ear, you are a very important person. I remember the day Madeleine Albright was appointed Secretary of State. I remember nodding my head in admiration because I knew what she had been through.

Of course, her background and fleeing the country were hard enough. But having gone through all that to become the first woman Secretary of State with the president on speed dial, now that’s impressive. I don’t care who you are, you can’t help but be impressed.

RIP Madeleine Albright! You definitely were a trailblazer and a luminary. No doubt.

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Are Morena Baccarin And Gal Gadot Twins?

With The Endgame coming on NBC, we’re seeing more teasers about the show. My favorite is when Elena Federova puts her feet up on the table. She’s sexy and it’s a provocative move that had me thinking Wonder Woman has come to television. But no. That’s not her. It’s , an entirely different actress.

Did You Think This Was Gal Gadot Too?Nope. It’s Morena Baccarin

I could be wrong. I’ve been wrong before. I think they look a lot alike. After comparing them, it’s not an identical match. I have to admit. But they could be sisters. I think Morena Baccarin could play Gal Gadot in an SNL skit.

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I think it’s Morena Baccarin’s smile that makes me think of Gal Gadot. She has a cute smile that makes me want to smile. Do you get that?

Morena Baccarin Smiling

Even though it’s not often that Gal Gadot smiles. See? This is her, not smiling.

She’s Not Smiling

Of course, Morena Baccarin has a serious side to her as well. See? This is her, being serious.

She’s Being Serious

And the other thing they have in common, they both sizzle. See? This is her sizzling.

Gal Gadot Sizzling

See? Morena Baccarin sizzling.

Morena Baccarin SizzlingShe’s Sizzling Again!And She’s Sizzling AgainI Rest My CaseMy Case Has Been RestedThere She Is Smiling

I told you she has a cute smile. See? Here she is. Smiling!

There is a remarkable resemblance. You have to admit that yourself! If it’s just me, then I’m losing my mind. But that wouldn’t be much of a loss. I’m not sure there’s much up there anymore. Either way, we get to enjoy them both in movies and on the television for a long time because those careers are going strong.

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Danica Patrick Has A Type, And It’s Not Me

That’s what the article was going to be about at first as I was reading about Danica Patrick on Your Daily Sports Fix. And then, I happened to notice something when I did my own research. They had the photos wrong and that’s pretty bad when you think that anyone who cares to run an online news site would pay better attention to detail when writing, editing, and publishing an article.

Danica Patrick was married to Paul Edward Hospenthal from 2005 to 2013 and this is an image that Your Daily Sports Fix chose to put a face with a name. Immediately, I thought he looked a little like Aaron Rodgers. But the article went on to talk about Hospenthal and their years of marriage.

Sadly, they ended up splitting and the article went on to talk about her life after her marriage. She’s quite the entrepreneur and after retiring from driving, she’s been able to put together a great celebrity life of her own. Then, she met Aaron Rodgers.

The article represented that relationship with this image:

Well now, that’s a remarkable resemblance those two boyfriends of hers have. Paul and Aaron look exactly alike. So, that’s what I was originally going to write about because it’s sort of a shtick of mine. All these beautiful celebrities and me, I don’t stand a chance and I know it.

But I definitely don’t look like Paul nor Aaron. The thing is that Paul doesn’t look like Aaron either. After doing a quick search for images of him, this is what he actually looks like:

Not even close. So, you know what that means? That’s right. I still have a chance.

Okay, I’ve given Your Daily Sports Fix a hard enough time. It’s actually easier than you think to make a mistake when the internet is all you’re using to get your facts straight. Images of people we’ve never met in person can get easily mixed up.

But, I Know This Is Danica Patrick I Have A Gut FeelingThat This Is Danica PatrickAnd This Is Her Too!

I just don’t want to live in a world where this is not Danica Patrick.

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Megan Fox And MGK: Weird Weddings In Hollyworld

Celebrities like Megan Fox and MGK definitely set themselves apart from the rest of us. They have their own unique ways of doing things and it pays off because it got them where they are today. With the paparazzi following them around to capture every move they make and the headlines sharing every little detail about their lives, it’s indisputable that celebrities have everyone’s attention at all times.

But they can get weird. I’m sure each and every one of them would agree that they all have their weird sides to them. It’s just that some keep their demons to themselves while others let them out of the bag for such reputable news sources as National Enquirer and Star to report to us as we stand in line at the grocery store.

So obviously when I see stories like these, I have to look into them. I have no control over myself or anything else around me. This is stuff I need to know and it’s so off the wall, I can’t keep it to myself. And quite frankly, you’re welcome.

So What About Megan Fox And MGK?

No, they aren’t married yet. But they did have an interesting engagement ceremony. According to MGK, he turned his cellphone on record and placed it up against a cup. Then with a few candles in place underneath a particular banyan tree, he got on one knee to ask the question.

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With that last line, I had to laugh a bit because I think she was making a joke and of course, that is something all of their fans would expect. But I wouldn’t put it past them. They have a weird relationship. Drinking each other’s blood to solidify their engagement underneath the banyan tree where they first consummated their relationship is something they would most likely do.

Simon Cowell Forced To Marry?

The headlines read that Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman were engaged after their long relationship and having a child together. But sources say that he was forced to marry her for some nefarious reason. So, I went into deep investigative mode and found out the scoop.

After getting pregnant, Silverman hired thugs to kidnap Cowell and take him to a secret place. They dragged him deep into the woods with a hood over his head. When they took off the hood, he looked up at a man with a steer’s skull on his head. There were torches lit in a circle, but what scared Simon Cowell to his very core was the fact that Silverman’s father, Steven Davis, was standing over him with a shotgun. That’s when Cowell made the very smart decision to propose. Long live his happy marriage!

Joanna And Chip Gaines

What could possibly have happened at the wedding of Joanna and Chip Gaines? Well, you wouldn’t believe this! There he was, standing front and center at a house called the historic Earle-Harrison House in Waco, Texas. That’s right, at a house! Then, she was walked down the aisle in her strapless dress and tiara. I mean, come on! Weirdest marriage ever. It should be at the top of the list, but Megan Fox and MGK have everyone beat sharing each other’s blood. I don’t think Joanna and Chip did that. But sources say, I don’t know if they did.

Kristin Bell and Dax Shepard

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Kristin Bell and Dax Shepard had one of the weirdest wedding ceremonies ever. It consisted of them going to a courthouse where he decided to yell and berate her for an hour in front of everyone. When asked why he did that, he told the interviewer that it was a great way to test her and see if she would be able to withstand all the drama that their marriage would require. Obviously, being married to Dax is a rollercoaster ride that involves so much chaos that other women in his life have needed therapy.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick had a sick wedding. When they invited their closest friends and family members to a synagogue in New York, they held them captive for a night of their idea of wedding ceremony rituals. They each wore black in a satanic-like custom where they forced everyone to listen to show tunes for the entire evening. When guests wanted to leave, they were tied to chairs and forced to wear headphones so they didn’t miss a single note. Just plain sick individuals!

When you get to Hollyworld, these are the types of personalities you are dealing with. They wear different clothing like it’s illegal to be seen out in the same thing as someone else. They all have gang members who cater to their every need from getting them the perfect cup of coffee to making sure they have only certain kinds of M&Ms in their dressing rooms. And they have worship services several times a year where they dress up and walk down red carpets purposely rolled out to keep their feet off the coarse ground where the commoners walk. They are definitely a different brand of people.

For more about Megan Fox, read this!

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Miss USA 2019 Has Taken Her Own Life At The Age Of 30

In very tragic news, Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst has died at the age of 30. Her body was found in front of the Orion building in Manhattan after what police are calling a suicide. Sources say she left a note.

Cheslie Kryst lived on the 9th floor of the 350 W 42nd Street condominium skyscraper. But sources say that she jumped from a common area on the 29th floor. In a heartbreaking note, she specifically stated that she wanted to leave everything to her mother.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 30, 2022, she took her last Instagram photo and added it to her account with the caption, “May this day give you rest and peace…”

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But it didn’t bring anyone any rest or peace. It brought everyone pain and sorrow. She had so much going for her. She was a complex-litigation attorney who did pro bono work to free inmates who had been excessively sentenced over petty drug charges. Not only was she an attorney, but she was also a correspondent for the television program Extra.

She ran track at the University of South Carolina before going to law school at Wake Forest. She had so much going for her, it’s hard to believe that Miss USA 2019 took her own life. That’s the illusion of suicide. It really can come after anyone.

It’s not just people who have lost everything and are on their last leg, thinking they’ll never get through their struggle. There are also suicidal people in this world who are doing great, with big smiles on their faces and being an inspiration to everyone around them. That’s why you can never take your friends for granted, no matter how good their lives look on the outside.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They also have resources to aid in crisis situations that you can use to help others.

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Yacht Story Ends Tragically With Not So Sexy Ending

Little Tucker was a young man who was looking to get into some fun one day. He thought having a party on the water would be cool. So, he started asking girls from every walk of life if they wanted to party on his huge yacht.

These girls flat out said, “No. No way.” They laughed at him at first and it seemed pretty rude. But Little Tucker was determined to keep going despite what anyone else thought of his yacht. He was proud of it and that’s all that mattered.

Sally simply passed and said, “Deuces.” If you promise her a party, she’s normally down for it. But, Little Tucker wasn’t having any luck that day. He kept talking about his yacht, but what he was bringing wasn’t anywhere close.

Tina opted out too. She had her own thing to do that day, which was to be as far away as possible. She gave several excuses like she had to trim her nose hairs, and babysit her dog. I don’t know if those are actual things, but they worked in getting her out of Little Tucker’s yacht party.

That’s when I realized what the problem was…

There are so many men in this world who have this issue. They promise a yacht and what they have is little more than a toy tugboat. Rather than working with what they have, they brag it up like it’s something special. That’s not how you get the girls on your boat.

But Little Tucker wasn’t giving up. He went drastic and that’s when his problems began…

He rented “No Worries,” but he told everyone it was his. They don’t know him. They didn’t know it wasn’t true. And some girls went for it. Lying about owning a yacht is like lying about who you are on Facebook. You stand a chance that no one will ever find out. But the odds are against you, especially if you’ve been working with a little tugboat all your life and you don’t know how to handle a yacht.

He lost control fast. All it took was for a few girls to jump on and he was ready to get off. But he knew he had to take pictures first. That’s the way the world works these days. As the boat was going down, he took the time to snap some final moments for his Facey Spaces and Twittergrams.

When the images hit the internet, the headline read, “Estudantes Alugan Um Iate E Ele Afunda Devido Ao Excesso De Prostitutas.” Which translates to English, “Students Rent A Yacht And It Sinks Due To Too Many Prostitutes.”

Oh, okay. That explains it. I don’t know how the internet knew or even if it’s true. But it does explain a lot if it is.

People watched as the yacht went down. The girls bailed and Little Tucker was left with the bill. That’s all he was holding at the end of the day. He thought he’d be holding something else, but he was just going to have to find happiness with his little tugboat.

“No Worries,” had to be pulled out and hung up wet. It definitely had to go through damage control because Little Tucker didn’t know how to stay in his own lane. One day, he might find the woman of his dreams and she won’t mind at all that he’s working with a little tugboat. But it starts with him. He has to accept it first and be honest about it because faking a lie is harder than living with the truth.

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Aaron Hernandez: Not The Only Criminal From The NFL

The NFL has offered us some great moments in our lives. From the Immaculate Reception to Hugh McElhenny running 77 yards without a helmet, the NFL has given us memories that we will never forget. But out of the pack, it has also given us a few criminals.

Other than O.J. Simpson, Aaron Hernandez is arguably the most famous of all the NFL players who have committed crimes and been sent to prison for them. There are two NFL players right now who are facing long prison sentences. But the law is that they are innocent until proven guilty. So for now, they’re not going to be listed here.

Aaron Hernandez; Is The NFL To Blame?

Aaron Hernandez played for the Patriots when it was stacked with talents, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. So, how is it that he came to commit suicide in a prison cell in 2017?

After guards found him unresponsive in his prison cell, more information started to come out about him. Of course, he’s not here to defend himself so what are you to believe? It appears that Hernandez has been hiding his homosexuality since high school, and he was good at keeping it a secret. His high school lover has come out to discuss his relationship with the former New England Patriot’s tight end. His lover in prison has also come out to discuss their relationship.

It appears Hernandez didn’t want anyone to know about his sexual relationship with Odin Lloyd. That’s not a hard fact, but the story follows that could be the motive for Hernandez to murder his once friend. In posthumous studies into his mind, he has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). It’s associated with dementia, violence, and depression. It’s also a disease some football players develop after taking so many hits.

Anthony Smith, After The NFL

Anthony Smith was drafted to the Raiders in 1990 and was off to a good start. Then, he surprised everyone when he simply retired in 1997 and left the NFL forever. But fans would soon find out that Smith was leading an entirely different life and the facts of the case are these.

In November of 1999, Smith dressed up as a police officer and kidnapped brothers Ricky and Kevin Nettles from their carwash business. But he was far from done. In 2001, he kidnapped Dennis Henderson and stabbed him 40 times before he left him to be found in his rental. These murders finally caught up to Smith when he was sentenced in 2015 to three life sentences without any hope of parole.

Eric Naposki And The Evil Scheme

Eric Naposki played for the Patriots and the Colts in his short and unimpressive NFL career. But he’ll go down in history as a murderer. Two people actually deserved to go down for this one because Naposki conspired with Nanette Johnston to kill millionaire investor William “Bill” McLaughlin so that she could collect on his insurance and life savings.

When McLaughlin met Johnston, he was going through a tumultuous divorce. Johnston weaseled her way into his life taking full advantage of his emotional state. She moved in with him and started taking over the finances and that’s when the story gets totally twisted. With McLaughlin as her sugar daddy, she was also in a relationship with Naposki. But it wasn’t a crime of passion that took place. It was planned and it almost worked.

Naposki shot and killed McLaughlin in his Newport Beach home in 1994. He and Johnston lived it up for a few years, but they finally got their’s when Naposki was found guilty in 2011 of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Johnston was sentenced to the same thing and they are both currently in prison, eating prison food and most likely in new relationships.

Daryll Henley Went Wild On His Case

Daryll Henley played for the Rams from 1989 to 1994. But his career was thrown down the drain when he was convicted of drug trafficking in 1995. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison and would have been out by now, but that’s not where the story ends. Facing sentencing, Henley got on a smuggled phone in jail and ordered up a hitman to kill the judge and a witness. He plead guilty and 21 years were added to his sentence.

Kellen Winslow II, for Sexual Offenses

Kellen Winslow II was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2004 and also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and New York Jets. But this guy was totally sick. He was a sexual predator who exposed himself to a 77-year-old woman and a 57-year-old neighbor. But his crimes escalated from there when he raped a homeless lady. His 14-year sentence includes convictions for forcible rape, assault with intent to commit rape, rape of an unconscious person, and lewd conduct in public.

The Infamous O.J. Simpson

Of course, this list has to include O.J. Simpson. The Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills’ running back was actually acquitted of murdering his wife and her friend Ronald Goldman. But, he met with his fate in a civil case where he was ordered in 1997 to pay the Brown and Goldman families a sum of $33.5 million in damages. My childhood hero would go on to serve time in prison for a totally different crime that involved criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, assault, robbery, and using a deadly weapon in a hotel room in Las Vegas. I don’t feel the need to go into Simpson any further. They were famous cases and if you don’t know about them already, you’ve been living under a rock.

Lawrence Phillips Just Kept Making Things Worse

Lawrence Phillips played for the Rams, the Dolphins, and the 49ers. But his legal troubles began in 2005 when he drove over three teenagers after arguing with them about an issue during a pick-up football game in L.A. After that, he was investigated for accusations of domestic violence against his girlfriend. He was convicted in late 2006 for felony assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 10 years in prison. While in prison, he was tried and convicted for assault with great bodily injury, false imprisonment, making a criminal threat, and auto theft in charges stemming from the incident with his ex-girlfriend. He was sentenced to an additional 25 years.

Phillips would go on to strangle his cellmate and while awaiting trial for that murder, he committed suicide in his cell.

Dave Meggett, Dropped By The NFL

Dave Meggett played for the Giants, the Patriots, and the Jets. His legal troubles began in 1990 when he was arrested for soliciting a prostitute. He was acquitted, but a pattern was just starting to develop. In 1998, he hired an escort for a three-way sexual encounter and then assaulted her after. That resulted in a hung jury.

In 2007, he was convicted of misdemeanor sexual battery in a case involving his former girlfriend. Then, there was another sexual assault case in 2008 involving a 17-year old girl, but prosecutors didn’t pursue it because they didn’t think she was very credible. However, in 2009 he was arrested and convicted of raping and robbing a College of Charleston student. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison and doesn’t stand a chance of getting out until 2034.

Rae Carruth, The Guy The NFL Despises

Rae Carruth has a special place in hell waiting for him. He played for the Panthers but became a felon when he conspired to murder his girlfriend who was carrying their baby. He hired a hitman who was successful at shooting Cherica Adams four times. She was able to make it to the hospital, but died nearly a month later after falling into a coma.

The baby survived. Chancellor Lee Adams was born on November 16, 1999, the night his mother was shot. He has gone on to graduate from Vance High School in 2021. But he suffered permanent brain damage and cerebral palsy because he went 70 minutes without oxygen before he was born.

His father is out of prison now. But I don’t know if there is any relationship between them. I know Rae has sent a few thousand dollars through the court system, but he owes millions.

And then there’s this pregame outfit Bill Bellichick wore…

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Davyon Johnson More Superhero Than A Marvel Character

Other six-graders heard the bell, packed their bookbags, and ran out of school like their pants were on fire. Their only mission was getting home. But, Dayvon Johnson had other things in store for him that day, very important things.

In Muskogee, Oklahoma there is a special kind of hero no Marvel character can hold a candle to. He goes by the name of Davyon Johnson, mainly because that’s what his mother named him. He doesn’t wear a mask or a cape, but he’s all hero. I can vouch for that.

The first incident took place while he was still at school. A fellow student was trying to open his water bottle with his teeth. When he accidentally got the bottle cap stuck in his throat, Davyon rushed over to save his life. He did the Heimlich Maneuver like it was no problem. That’s because it wasn’t. He knew how to do it because he had watched Youtube videos about it and he has also tried to urge his friends to learn the maneuver. You never know. It might save someone’s life one day.

Well, he didn’t hesitate when his time came. “Davyon immediately sprinted over and did the Heimlich maneuver. From the account of the witnesses, when he did it, the bottle cap popped out,” Principal Latricia Dawkins told the newspaper.

But his day wasn’t finished yet. Walking home, he saw a house on fire. That’s when he noticed an elderly lady struggling to get off the porch.

Dayvon told Tulsa’s News on 6, “I thought, ‘Oh, she’s not moving fast enough.’ So I ran across the street and helped her to her truck.”

While most people would have yelled or called for help, Dayvon once again sprung into action. He’s only 11-years old and he already has the bravery to rush toward a fire with the intent of saving lives.

I would call that a busy day and it didn’t go unrecognized. The Superintendant of the Board of Education along with the Muskogee Police Department and the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office all gave him honors at a board meeting just before Christmas. In fact, the PD and the Sherriff’s Office both made him an honorary member of their forces.

When asked what he wants to do with his life, he said he wants to be an EMT. Seems to me he already is one!

Great job, Davyon Johnson! This world needs more people like you in it.

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Dolly Parton At 76 Looks Great In Her Birthday Suit

Dolly Parton just turned 76 years old. That is a great landmark that she has passed. That’s over three-quarters of a century and she does not look her age at all.

Here is the proof:

Just hangin’ out in my birthday suit! pic.twitter.com/mz8q2vXPut

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) January 19, 2022

There are plenty of 76-year-old ladies in this world and they don’t look anything like Dolly Parton. My grandmother used to wear a moo moo and the most unflattering shoes. What did she care? She was married with two grown sons and her working days were over. She got up and cooked breakfast. Then, she started on dinner. Lunch was what you found in the refrigerator that you could make into a meal.

I loved her, dearly and that’s the way it was for most grandmothers when I was growing up. But Dolly Parton is made of completely different stuff. Not only has she been able to keep her youthful looks over the years, but she has always kept that youthful spirit as well. She knows what she’s doing and she has managed her career very well, even when people thought she was just a dumb blonde who could sing. In fact, she joked about it with Barbara Walters during an interview.

Dolly Parton Handles Barbara Walters

She took those hard questions and turned every one of them around. But don’t forget that quote toward the end, “I know they make fun of me. But actually, after all these years people have thought the joke was on me. But it’s actually been on the public. I know exactly what I’m doing and I can change it at any time.”

She didn’t let Barbara’s questions get to her. This is Dolly Parton at her best, in control and not letting anyone take that away from her. And the greatest thing about her is how charitable she is.

In 2016, she gave $1,000 a month to families displaced by a wildfire.In the 1980s, Dolly Parton started the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library where enrolled kids get a book every month until the age they are five. In 2018, she was recognized for having given kids a hundred million books over the years. In 1990, she donated a million dollars to a children’s hospital.

Trust me when I say, that merely scratches the surface. She is a very charitable lady who keeps giving every time she sees a need. Her smile and soft words have effectively changed the lives of millions of people and if you ever leave a legacy behind, that’s what you want people to say about you.

Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton! I will always love you!

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