How would you react if you had built an enterprise worth $500 million? Which would you like to spend your money on—a large estate or a more peaceful life away from the hustle and bustle of daily life?
We are well aware of what the rumored $500 million fortune Dolly Parton would do! According to reports, the well-known country singer spends her days on a tranquil farm with her 57-year-old married husband, who, in contrast to his wife, has chosen to stay out of the spotlight.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were married in May 1966 in Ringgold, Georgia, and were together for nearly 60 years.
At the beginning of their marriage, Dean was determined to keep a low profile and avoid the spotlight, and the couple decided not to have children.
Parton explained that her husband’s decision not to interfere with her work was the reason her marriage to Dean lasted so long.
Their romance officially began in 1964, when Parton moved to Nashville to pursue her career as a singer and songwriter.
The two met at a laundry when Parton was 18 and Dean was 22, and have not been separated since.
In an interview with Celebrity Tonight, Ms.
Parton explained that the key to a happy marriage is for her husband to respect her solitude and not get too involved in the celebrity world.
She claimed that she admired Dean’s desire to live a quieter, more private life, as he chose her over his career.
Because Dean rarely makes public appearances, many have jokingly insinuated over the years that he doesn’t exist.
Parton responded that being in the spotlight “is not his style.
“She assumed that because he is a rather shy and reserved person, he would never find peace if he were out in the open, and she was right.
Apart from that, the couple respects each other, and Ms.
Parton expressed how grateful she is that her husband is genuinely interested in her career and is not jealous of her.
She also thanks him for pushing her to achieve her goals.
They are meant for each other!
Parton gave some insight into her husband’s personal life.
Dean now lives a quiet life on a farm after retiring from a paving company.
Ms.Parton is no longer on music tours, but she often spends time on the couple’s property, where they spend a lot of time together.
They enjoy traveling in their RV, stopping at drive-ins, sightseeing in Tennessee and Kentucky, and relaxing in well-maintained motels in their quiet private lives.
They cherish the relaxing time they spend together.
Although Parton is quite wealthy, she treasures her time with Dean above all else.
They had a simple country-style dinner to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary at their Nashville home.
Parton cooked them chicken and dumplings and Dean’s favorite, pecan ice cream.
In Reese Witherspoon’s YouTube series, Parton even allowed viewers to take a tour inside her stunning home.
It was even more amazing than they could have imagined.
Ahead of their 50th wedding anniversary, Parton and Dean expressed their desire to renew their wedding vows in front of their loved ones.
Afterward, they wanted to return to the place of their first honeymoon.
Although Parton continues to perform at festivals and short weekend gigs, she realizes that, with age, this may inevitably come to an end.
She is content to live a quiet little life away from the spotlight, as she wants to spend more time with her family, especially Dean.
