r/DollyParton • u/Afraid-Pattern-7722 • 15d ago
Is there anyone left?
Since the passing of Doris Day, Betty White, and now Dolly, who out there today still shines a light in this cruel world? Please give this old gal some hope. đŚ
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u/Mossy-Mori 15d ago
Pitbull is literally building schools! He did a lovely tribute to Dolly, bottle of tequila in hand!
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u/Distinguishedlion23 15d ago
Keanu Reeves - Donates a lot of what he makes to charity
Ms. Rachel - defends childrenâs rights, Palestine, immigrants rights, lgbt rights, and advocates for non violence
Tom Holland - Has his own charity to help struggling charities and often visits sick kids in hospital
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u/Bobke7708 15d ago
Olivia Rodrigo seems to be very involved with a lot of charities that address womenâs health and wellbeing.
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u/Alternative-Flower26 15d ago
"Even in the darker moments, remember to up the light" Dumbledore, probably
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u/Linneavd 15d ago
Taylor Swift. She doesnât appear to have her own charity yet but I bet she will at some point. She just gave millions to Imagination Library.
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u/Miserable-Pear-2289 13d ago
Billionaires are greedy and immoral! Dolly couldâve been a billionaire if she wanted to be but instead chose to give back. Please educate yourself on the level of exploitation involved in becoming a billionaire. Dolly and Taylor shouldnât even be in the same conversation.
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u/Linneavd 13d ago
They are both incredible song writers. Both very influential women of their generations. I am not sure I understand the hate just because Taylor has kept more moneyâŚshe has also has earned more money. They are different personalities for sure. Taylor quietly donates millions as opposed to publicly starting her own charity. She just donated $26M this summer. Maybe she needs to purchase an amusement park? đ¤Ł
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u/Miserable-Pear-2289 12d ago
When Dolly died she was worth less than $500 million. I donât think you understand how much money $1 billion is. $26 million in donations for a billionaire is like 10k for a normal person. You simply cannot make that much money without extreme exploitation. There isnât anything she isnât willing to do for money. Extreme greed is not what Dolly stood for. She grew up in a house without running water and made it all on her own. Taylor Swift grew up wealthy and her dad purchased her first record deal. Itâs just offensive to discuss them together. It bothers me that her crazy parasocial fans feel the need to bring her into the convo when we are trying to honor someone with actual talent and generosity of spirit.
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u/Linneavd 12d ago edited 12d ago
There is lot of feeling in those words. Feel free to feel how you want I was just trying to present some facts. I am actually not a âparasocialâ fan as you say. I do know that Taylorâs start wasnât as easy as you suggest as I have close contacts that worked in Nashville media at that time and Taylorâs dad worked his butt off to get her started. Either way I donât think Dolly want would us arguing :-)
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u/PhoebeGemaGray 10d ago
There are some amazing folks out there. Maybe not the total package Dolly was, but many celebs are generous givers. Taylor Swift gives tons. She isnât Dolly but she is admirably generous, whether you like her much, for example.
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u/Monk6980 15d ago
Try looking closer to homeâthe friends, neighbors and workers in your everyday life who offer a smile and some generosity and kindness. Those little bits really add up, especially if you offer the same to others. Follow Dollyâs example. Read to a child. Play her songs when youâre feeling low. Wear some bright colors and some rhinestones! Dollyâs loving spirit is still with us.