Dolly Parton vs Director Ross | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Dolly Parton spilled tea on director Herbert Ross during the making of Steel Magnolias, recalling how he bluntly told her she couldn’t act — to which she fired back that she was a personality, not a trained actress, and it was his job to make her look good. Ross wasn’t just tough on Dolly — he was especially hard on newcomer Julia Roberts, prompting the cast, including Sally Field, to band together to protect her. Dolly even used blunt, “vulgar” humor to deflect his criticism. Despite the tension, the pair eventually made peace and became friends — a testament to how even Hollywood’s biggest stars can find common ground, and how solidarity among a cast can turn a rocky set into a supportive family.

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