From American Songwriter · Paige Gawley · · 40s
Linda Perry and Dolly Parton's Weird Friendship
Linda Perry recalls Dolly Parton's hilarious first impression of her: 'You're weird, but I like weird.'
In brief
Linda Perry recalls Dolly Parton's hilarious first impression of her: 'You're weird, but I like weird.' Linda Perry and Dolly Parton became close friends after Perry described Parton's initial reaction to her as 'weird' but 'like weird'. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
First Meeting
Linda Perry and Dolly Parton met while writing music for the 2018 movie Dumplin'.
“You're weird, but I like weird”
Parton's Sass
Parton joked about where Linda Perry could wash her hands before lunch.
“It’s right down the hall, past the beauty salon where you should stop by and wash your hair”
Friendship Deepens
Perry and Parton became close friends after working together on Parton's 2023 album Rockstar.
“We became very good friends”
What it means
Linda Perry and Dolly Parton became close friends after Perry described Parton's initial reaction to her as 'weird' but 'like weird'.
