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Sally Field and Reba McEntire paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. Field praised Parton's humanitarian impact and humor, while McEntire performed 'Appalachian Memories.'
Dolly Parton reportedly stood up for a young Julia Roberts on the Steel Magnolias set, humorously clashing with director Herbert Ross as the cast rallied around Roberts; Roberts later credited Parton with a lasting lesson about gratitude for fame.
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.
Dolly Parton died at 80, and Julia Roberts recalled on The Oprah Winfrey Show that Parton once gave her memorable advice on a sweltering Steel Magnolias shoot: stop complaining and simply acknowledge the heat, a lesson Roberts says she has never forgotten as tributes pour in to Parton.
AMC Theatres will screen Dolly Parton’s two beloved films, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, at about 200 locations nationwide from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2 as a tribute following Parton’s Aug. 25 passing. The events, announced by AMC CEO Adam Aron on X, will feature two matinee showings daily at Fan Faves value pricing, with some theaters in Parton’s home state of Tennessee participating.
AMC is re-releasing Dolly Parton-led films, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, to select theaters at discounted prices from Aug 28 through Sept 2 to honor Parton after her death at 80. Fans can check local showings on AMC’s site, and donations to her Imagination Library are encouraged in lieu of flowers.
AMC Theatres is reviving Dolly Parton’s classic films The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and Steel Magnolias (1989) in her memory, screening at about 200 locations with discounted tickets from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2; Regal is running the same two films in Tennessee with all proceeds benefiting Parton’s Imagination Library, as a tribute following Parton’s death on Aug. 25.
AMC Theatres is honoring Dolly Parton with limited-time screenings of two of her beloved films, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, at about 200 theaters nationwide (including Tennessee) from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2, as a tribute following Parton's death on Aug 25; two matinee showings daily (one of each title) at Fan Faves value pricing, with showtimes varying by location—check AMC’s website or app for details.
AMC Theatres is re-screening Dolly Parton’s films Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at roughly 200 U.S. locations from Friday through Sept. 2, as a farewell following Parton’s death at age 80 after a brief cancer battle.
AMC Theatres will host a Dolly Parton film retrospective at about 200 U.S. locations (including Tennessee), featuring Steel Magnolias (1989) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). The program runs from Friday through September 2, with tickets available via AMC’s Fan Faves value pricing.
AMC Theaters will screen Dolly Parton’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and Steel Magnolias (1989) at about 200 theaters with discounted tickets from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2, in a tribute to Parton who died Aug. 25 at age 80. The move was announced by AMC CEO Adam Aron and highlights her enduring legacy on screen.
Following Dolly Parton's death, AMC theaters will show two of her classic films, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, in Chicago-area locations for a limited engagement.
Rick Hurst, known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and appearances in various TV shows and movies including 'Steel Magnolias,' has died unexpectedly at age 79 in Los Angeles. His co-star Ben Jones praised his humor and heart, celebrating his contributions to entertainment and his lasting impact on fans. Hurst's career spanned several decades with notable roles in TV and film.
Sally Field claims that Julia Roberts was bullied by director Herbert Ross on the set of Steel Magnolias, with the cast rallying around her. Julia's brother, Eric Roberts, is set to release a memoir covering his Hollywood career, including his relationship with Julia and struggles with substance abuse. He denies rumors of a feud with Julia, attributing them to a misunderstanding during a press tour.
Sally Field revealed in a new interview that the late director Herb Ross was "very, very, very hard" on Julia Roberts during the filming of "Steel Magnolias," with no apparent reason for his intense criticism. Field and her co-stars, including Dolly Parton, rallied around Roberts amid the alleged mistreatment. The 1989 movie, an adaptation of Robert Harling's play, earned Roberts an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe win, while Field was also nominated for a Golden Globe for her role.