Dolly Parton Was up for Villain Role in ‘Supergirl’ that Went to Faye Dunaway

Dolly Parton once turned down $7 million for major superhero movie role

The late Queen of Country could have starred in DC’s ‘Supergirl’

Dolly Parton was up for villain role in ‘Supergirl’ that went to Faye Dunaway

The “9 to 5” actress discussed potentially playing the “witch” character in a resurfaced 1982 interview.Dolly Parton; Faye Dunaway and Helen Slater in ‘Supergirl’ (1984)Credit: Tri-Star/Kobal/Shutterstock;Michael Ochs Archives/GettyKey PointsDolly Parton said in 1982 that she was considering a role in the Helen Slater-starring Supergirl.The part, Selena, ultimately went to Faye Dunaway.The 9 to 5 star later said she did not want to play “an evil…

Dolly Parton’s Old Interview About Turning Down $7 Million Role in 'Supergirl' Is Resurfacing — Here’s Why It Matters

In the weeks since Dolly Parton’s death on August 25, fans and outlets alike have spent countless hours revisiting her decades-long career, sifting through old interviews, forgotten film credits, and stories that capture just how deliberate she was about the roles she chose. Amid all that reflection, one particular story keeps resurfacing, and it says...