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flag Dolly Parton won an honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work, honoring her lifelong philanthropy and cultural impact.

flag Dolly Parton received an honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards on November 16, honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her lifelong philanthropy and cultural impact. flag Accepting via pre-recorded video from her Nashville home, the 79-year-old country icon expressed gratitude, shared she’s focusing on health and family after her husband Carl Dean’s passing, and reassured fans she is not dying. flag She credited her parents’ values for her commitment to service, particularly through the Dollywood Foundation. flag The award recognized her humanitarian work beyond music, alongside honors for Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas.

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