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12 Photos of Dolly Parton That Look NOTHING Like the Star You Know and Love

By Jaclyn Anglis

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Childhood photo of Dolly Parton
Dolly at just 9 years old. Getty Images

Dolly Parton is one of the most recognizable stars. But take a look at the singer before she had the flashy clothes, music, and persona. Would you pick her out of a crowd back then?

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  1. Dolly Parton Young Short Hair

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    Dolly Parton didn't always have an over-the-top look. How odd it is to see the star without her signature big hair!

  3. Dolly Parton Young Shy

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    And how odd it is to see her looking--dare we say--a little shy.

  5. Dolly Parton Young Smile

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    Just about the only recognizable trait in this photo is her big smile. Some things never change.

  6. Dolly Parton Young Sweater

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    Another thing that never changes is the proof Dolly could wear anything and bring it to life.

  7. Dolly Parton Young Confidence

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    You can see a bit of Dolly's enviable confidence starting to shine through here.

  9. Dolly Parton Young High School

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    Though her wardrobe was totally different back in high school, we think she still rocked it.

  10. Dolly Parton Young Glamour

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    Here, she looks like an 80s rocker, albeit a very glamorous one.

  11. Dolly Parton Young Destined

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    Now this is the face of someone who knows she's destined to become a huge star.

  13. Dolly Parton Young Model

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    She looks like she could be a model in a catalogue here. We're sure any clothes she wore would sell out.

  14. Dolly Parton Young Pose

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    After all, she always had it in her to work it.

  15. Dolly Parton Young Singer

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    Even before the flashy persona, she knew what she was destined to do.

  17. Dolly Parton Young Strut

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    And she always knew how to strike a pose!

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