Dolly Parton’s blunt comeback that won over a difficult Steel Magnolias director

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Dolly Parton recalled clashing with Steel Magnolias director Herbert Ross, who reportedly told her she couldn’t act. She insisted she was a personality hired to bring the character to life, and by the end the cast had made peace; Sally Field corroborated that Ross was harsh on Roberts, with Parton’s humor helping rally the team.
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