Dolly Parton's Cheerleader Outfit Sparks Controversy, Celebrities Defend

Whoopi Goldberg, Chelsea Handler, and Stella Parton defend the 77-year-old country star's choice of outfit during her Thanksgiving NFL halftime performance.

Dolly Parton, 77, performed at the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders NFL game on Thanksgiving, wearing a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit over a bedazzled bodysuit.
Parton's outfit drew criticism from some who felt it was inappropriate for her age, sparking a wave of defense from celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg and Chelsea Handler.
Goldberg, on 'The View', told critics to 'bite me', while Handler posted a video on social media defending Parton and calling her 'an American treasure'.
Parton's sister, Stella Parton, also defended her on social media, telling critics to 'shame on you not her'.
Parton's performance included her classic songs 'Jolene' and '9 to 5', as well as a mashup of Queen’s 'We Are the Champions' and 'We Will Rock You'.

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