Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Stella, has come to her sibling’s defence after the 77-year-old faced criticism for her raunchy outfit at the Washington Commanders game.
The country music icon looked sensational as she took to the stage in a tiny blue crop top paired with a star print white waistcoat and bedazzled shorts last Thursday.
But not everyone was a fan of her style choice, with one person taking to X, formerly known as Twitter to write: ‘Who in the heck gave Dolly Parton that outfit?’
The country crooner has yet to speak out, but her little sister could no longer remain silent about the backlash.
On Sunday, singer and songwriter Stella, 74, tweeted: ‘I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving.’
![Dolly Parton's Sister Defends Her Against Critics Over Saucy Outfit at Washington-Dallas Halftime Show 2 Showstopper! Dolly Parton fans wowed crowds as she gave an energetic performance at the halftime show of the Commanders-Cowboys game in her raunchy bedazzled Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/27/08/78194209-12794843-Showstopper_Dolly_Parton_fans_were_left_in_shock_as_they_watched-a-3_1701073530105.jpg)
Showstopper! Dolly Parton fans wowed crowds as she gave an energetic performance at the halftime show of the Commanders-Cowboys game in her raunchy bedazzled Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit
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Everyone’s a critic: The country crooner did receive some backlash as not everyone deemed the outfit appropriate for the 77-year-old
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Sisterly love: Her younger sister, Stella Parton (pictured in 2016) spoke out against the backlash her sister was receiving for her daring style choice
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Hit out: Stella took to X, formerly known as Twitter to tell those being ‘critical of a 77-year-old kicking up her heels’ to ‘f**k’ themselves
She continued: ‘To those of you being so critical of a 77-year-old kicking up her heels, I say f*** yourself. Shame on you not her.’
Many fans flooded the responses with tweets of praise for Dolly, with many noting how the star ‘rocked it’ and critics were just ‘jealous’.
‘I absolutely love the truly human being that is Dolly Parton. She has more humanity in her little finger than all of her naysayers put together,’ one supporter said.
‘She found a way to use her huge talent to make money and help others – big style.’
Another chimed in: ‘Dolly looked fabulous in her Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader outfit! I can only hope to look half that good at 77.
‘Dolly Parton is a National Treasure and we are lucky to have her.’
A third responded: ‘Your sister KILLED it in that Dallas Cowboy cheerleader outfit! She had fun and looked damned good! Good on her for doing what she wants to!’
This comes after Dolly shocked fans unaware of her age after flaunting her phenomenal figure on the stage while delivering an energetic performance.
![Dolly Parton's Sister Defends Her Against Critics Over Saucy Outfit at Washington-Dallas Halftime Show 10 Huge show: Parton performed in front of a group of Cowboys cheerleaders in front of a sold-out crowd](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/27/08/78179373-12794843-Huge_show_Parton_performed_in_front_of_a_group_of_Cowboys_cheerl-a-5_1701073592174.jpg)
Huge show: Parton performed in front of a group of Cowboys cheerleaders in front of a sold-out crowd
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![Dolly Parton's Sister Defends Her Against Critics Over Saucy Outfit at Washington-Dallas Halftime Show 18 Agreement: The response to Stella's tweet was of resounding response for the country icon, with many saying Dolly 'rocked' the show and critics are 'just jealous'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/27/08/78271047-12794843-Agreement_The_response_to_Stella_s_tweet_was_of_resounding_respo-a-54_1701075431599.jpg)
Agreement: The response to Stella’s tweet was of resounding response for the country icon, with many saying Dolly ‘rocked’ the show and critics are ‘just jealous’
Many were stunned to discover the star is in fact 77 years old and were quick to share their shock, penning: ‘Dolly Parton at 77 and me almost half her age.’
Another added: ‘When you see Dolly Parton in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit then find out she’s 77.’
Fans of the singer were quick to leap to the country crooner’s defence, noting how ‘gorgeous’ and ‘great’ she looked on the Dallas stage.
‘Joe Biden is 81. Donald Trump is 77. If we have to elect an old person, let it be Dolly Parton,’ one wrote, with the US elections fast approaching.
Another fan labelled her a ‘queen’, whilst one called her a ‘national treasure’ as the performance left the majority of fans impressed.
One person replied: ‘Yes..Dolly can pull this off with class.’
‘She’s as gorgeous as ever and even more beautiful on the inside,’ a user chimed.
A fourth wrote: ‘More power to her! She looks great!’
![Dolly Parton's Sister Defends Her Against Critics Over Saucy Outfit at Washington-Dallas Halftime Show 20 Crowd pleaser: Fans were shocked to learn the musical icon's real age after she gave an energetic performance at the halftime show last Thursday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/27/08/78271135-12794843-image-a-24_1701074047010.jpg)
Crowd pleaser: Fans were shocked to learn the musical icon’s real age after she gave an energetic performance at the halftime show last Thursday
![Dolly Parton's Sister Defends Her Against Critics Over Saucy Outfit at Washington-Dallas Halftime Show 22 Turn back time: Supporters were stunned to learn that the youthful performer is in fact 77 years old (Pictured in 1984, aged 38)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/27/08/78271261-12794843-image-m-25_1701074265497.jpg)
Turn back time: Supporters were stunned to learn that the youthful performer is in fact 77 years old (Pictured in 1984, aged 38)
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Shocking: After taking to Google to discover Parton’s real age, many fans were in disbelief
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Defenders: Fans of the singer were quick to leap to the country crooner’s defence, noting how ‘gorgeous’ and ‘great’ she looked on the Dallas stage after she was trolled
![Dolly Parton's Sister Defends Her Against Critics Over Saucy Outfit at Washington-Dallas Halftime Show 36 Charity: Before her halftime show, Parton wore red and black to feature in an advertisement for the Salvation Army](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/27/08/78179801-12794843-Charity_Before_her_halftime_show_Parton_wore_red_and_black_to_fe-a-10_1701073665020.jpg)
Charity: Before her halftime show, Parton wore red and black to feature in an advertisement for the Salvation Army
‘If a Genie gave me one wish I’d ask to be as hot as Dolly Parton at 77 or any age really,’ wrote one fan.
One Dolly defender commented: ‘For everyone complaining about how Dolly Parton dressed tonight, that’s who she is and always has been. A f*cking queen.’
In the CBS booth, announcer Tony Romo couldn’t hide his enthusiasm discussing Dolly’s halftime Thanksgiving performance.
After watching the singer wow Dallas in her cheerleading outfit, Romo and Jim Nantz discussed the show in the booth – and the former made his feelings very clear.
‘She was wearing the… Cowboys cheerleading outfit,’ he began, while addressing Nantz in the booth. ‘You saw that coming, didn’t you?
Nantz then tried to steer the conversation by asking, ‘what do you think we’re going to see second half?’, but Romo wasn’t yet ready to move on, adding: ‘I mean, she looks amazing, right? She’s wonderful. Who doesn’t like Dolly Parton?’
The songwriter appeared at the halftime show as a part of The Salvation Army’s 133rd annual Red Kettle Campaign.
In a press statement, Dolly said it was ‘an honour’ to work with the organisation.
She said: ‘Those Red Kettles have long been a symbol of hope for our friends and neighbours who are facing hard times.
‘My goal is to encourage everyone who can to donate and support their neighbours in need. Every small act of generosity helps, and together, we can all love our neighbors this holiday season and beyond.’
Dolly sang two of her biggest hits, Jolene and 9 to 5, and also belted out ‘We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You, in front of a sold-out crowd in Texas.
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Gushing: Jim Nantz (left) looked awkward as Tony Romo (right) couldn’t hide his enthusiasm discussing Parton ‘s halftime Thanksgiving performance