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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus weren’t just godmother and goddaughter — they were actually related
Ancestry.com said the singers are seventh cousins, once removed, deepening a longtime family bond built through music and years of collaboration.
- On Tuesday, Miley Cyrus revealed that her godmother, Dolly Parton, provided advice on promoting projects, which helped bring her Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special to life, according to Variety.
- Dolly formed a close bond with Billy Ray Cyrus while touring in the early 1990s, which is how she eventually became Miley's godmother. The pair stayed very close through the years.
- According to an Ancestry report, Miley and Dolly are seventh cousins, once removed, sharing roots tracing back to John Brickey in the 1700s who lived within a 20-mile radius of what is now Dollywood in Tennessee.
- The pair's professional collaboration includes Dolly's guest stint on Hannah Montana, co-hosting a New Year's Eve special in 2023, and both appearing on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.
- Parton taught Cyrus to stay true to herself, sharing wisdom: "You do you, I'll do me, and together we'll be us." This helped Cyrus understand being loved rather than worshipped.
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The Independent (US)How Dolly Parton became Miley Cyrus’ godmother
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