DOLLY PARTON AND CARL DEAN – 53 YEARS

Some people don’t believe in love at first sight, but for Dolly Parton and Carl Dean, it couldn’t be more accurate. They first met in 1964 and instantly hit it off. This comes as no surprise with Dolly’s charming aura and Carl’s pleasant demeanor. Their feelings were mutual right from the start. The couple is now married for over five decades. After a sweet courtship of two years, they tied the knot in 1966. The ceremony was quiet and intimate, and Dolly and Carl have kept their marriage that way since. It’s almost impossible to hear news of a divorce lawyer anytime soon.

Since they married on May 30, 1966, Parton has created hit albums, appeared in movies and appeared on television, while Dean chose to stay out of the spotlight. However, Patton understood her husband’s desire for privacy, and even as she became more and more famous, Dean was still proud of his wife’s career, even if it attracted attention. Although their marriage seems unconventional, it survives because of their mutual love and respect.