DOLLY PARTON, NET WORTH—$500 MILLION
Blazing the trail between country and pop music, Dolly Rebecca Parton has truly mastered a variety of talents. Beyond her celebrated music career, she’s also starred in popular films like *Christmas on the Square*, *Steel Magnolias*, and *9 to 5*. Though she’s now one of the wealthiest figures in the entertainment industry, her beginnings were far from easy. Born into a family of 12 children, with humble roots on a farm, Dolly’s early life was filled with challenges.
Her journey to stardom kicked off when she teamed up with country singer Porter Wagoner, though it was her decision to go solo that really skyrocketed her fame. Dolly lit up the music scene with multi-platinum albums like *Hello, I’m Dolly*, *Here You Come Again*, and *Trio*. Thanks to her unmatched talent and hard work, she’s built a $500 million fortune, securing her place as one of music’s most beloved icons.
