The Queen of Country music received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Dolly Parton receives honorary Oscar for humanitarian causes(Wade Payne/Invision/AP)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Dolly Parton Sunday night joined an exclusive list of people who received honorary Oscars at the 16th Governors Awards.
The Queen of Country music received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The recognition goes to those who show “outstanding contribution to humanitarian causes.”
The mastermind behind campaigns like the Imagination Library, Dolly’s known for her generosity. It’s something she said in an acceptance video that her parents instilled in her.
“I grew up in a house with 12 kids. Now that alone teaches you how important sharing is,” she said. “Don’t get me wrong, we didn’t have that much to share, but my mom and daddy showed me, by example, that the more you give, the more blessings come your way.”
She also said receiving the award has motivated her to put even more effort into giving back.
“I don’t take this kind of thing lightly,” Dolly said. “It makes me want to dream up new ways to help lift people up. And isn’t that what we’re supposed to be here for? So, from my heart to yours, I truly thank you.”
Dolly was joined by Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, who also received honorary statuettes.
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