Dolly Parton's Dallas Cowboys cheerleader costume attracted her husband's attention: "It's a little too revealing."

Since 1966, Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.

Dolly Parton's Dallas Cowboys cheerleader costume attracted her husband's attention: "It's a little too revealing."
Dolly Parton's Dallas Cowboys cheerleader costume attracted her husband's attention: "It's a little too revealing."

Dolly Parton made a grand entrance at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show by wearing the team's cheerleader outfit, but then quickly boarded a private plane and flew straight home after her performance.

Her distinctive outfit sparked a massive response online; individuals were astonished that Parton, at 77 years old, was wearing tight shorts and a small bra top. She included a sequined, though transparent, bodysuit in her attire for additional coverage.

According to Parton, she did it to be funny and thought it would be cute to do it since she was surrounded by Dallas cheerleaders. Everyone loves them, including her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.

Dolly Parton with her hands in the air on the stage performing in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit split Dolly Parton with her hands on her hips in the same outfit
Dolly Parton admitted she was shocked by how much press she garnered by wearing the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit during the halftime show on Thanksgiving. (Getty Images)

I contemplated whether I could successfully accomplish the task and thought it would be a cool thing to do. I also considered the possibility of people excusing me if it didn't work out or thinking I was an older woman making a mistake. Alternatively, I thought it could simply be a fun thing to do.

"It exceeded my expectations. I simply wanted to mimic the cheerleaders' outfits. What's the harm? I'm already there!"

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dance on the field with Dolly Parton performing in the background
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders could be seen dancing on the field during Parton's own performance. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

She was thrilled to death that it received so much press, although she wasn't expecting it, she was pleased. However, Dean, whom she's been married to since 1966, had a different reaction.

"The "9 to 5" singer revealed that she wore the outfit for her husband, who had seen it and requested it. She had fittings before the performance and would often argue with him about the length of the outfit."

Dolly Parton smiles on stage in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleadder outfit
Parton admitted that her husband initially thought the outfit was "too short." (Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

In a separate interview with People Magazine, she shared a little quip she made to her husband after he inquired about the length of her outfit, asking, "Jealous?"

"He was just joking," Parton explained. "I believe he thought, since everyone is making a big fuss about it, maybe you shouldn't be flashing your butt at that age. However, he found it amusing as well."

by Caroline Thayer

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