Why does Dolly Parton hide her arms?

“I have some tattoos that I started doing just to cover up some scarring,” Dolly told King. She explained that her tattoos cover up keloid scars, which are a type of raised scar that forms on the skin after an injury, surgery or other trauma.

Why does Dolly wear sleeves on her hands?

“However, I can relay third-hand information that she was asked about the gloves by fans while filming scenes for her upcoming movie Joyful Noise and told them that last year she had had corrective hand surgery (medical, not cosmetic) and it left a scar that she’s covering.

Why does Dolly Parton wear fingerless gloves and long sleeves?

Dolly Parton is always wearing fingerless gloves and long-sleeved outfits. The country singer may be covering up scars and tattoos. Dolly’s creative director, Steve Summers, said she wears them to hide certain features like her hands and elbows.

Does Dolly Parton have a full sleeve?

“I do have some tattoos, that’s true,” she shared. “But they’re tasteful. I’m not a tattoo girl.” Parton said her ink is minimal, and she certainly doesn’t have sleeves.

Is Dolly Parton covered in tattoos?

The 76-year-old revealed to PEOPLE, “I do have some tattoos, that’s true. But they’re tasteful. I’m not a tattoo girl.” Dolly admitted she’s gotten ink to help cover up her scars from procedures and previous surgeries.

Why did Dolly Parton turn down a statue?

Dolly Parton has graciously turned down a proposal to erect a statue in her honor in Nashville — saying it wasn’t appropriate “given all that is going on in the world.”