Courtney Crisp

“[She] managed this impossible contradiction of being so many things in society people love to mock — a woman, over-the-top hair and makeup, unapologetic in her self-expression,”

Courtney Crisp · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26

Crisp describes Parton as managing an impossible contradiction of traits that society loves to mock while remaining unapologetic in self-expression.

“I've always been so inspired by how she could wear the rhinestones, have the big hair … and still have such an air of strength and self-respect.”

Courtney Crisp · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26

Crisp says she was inspired by how Parton could wear rhinestones and big hair while still projecting strength and self-respect.