From SlashFilm · Ethan Anderton · · 1m 10s
Dolly Parton's Steel Magnolias Quote on Grief
Dolly Parton's 1987 Steel Magnolias line about laughter through tears remains the most powerful quote on grief after 37 years.
In brief
Dolly Parton's 1987 Steel Magnolias line about laughter through tears remains the most powerful quote on grief after 37 years. Dolly Parton's 'Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion' from Steel Magnolias continues to resonate as a profound response to grief after 37 years. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Steel Magnolias Film Background
Steel Magnolias is a 1987 film directed by Herbert Ross with Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, and Julia Roberts.
Dolly Parton's Grief Quote
Dolly Parton's character Truvy Jones says, 'Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion' after Shelby's death.
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”
Shelby's Health Crisis
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie has type 1 diabetes and requires kidney donation after pregnancy complications.
Kidney Donation Outcome
Shelby dies from infection after kidney transplant due to suppressive therapy.
M'Lynn's Emotional Response
M'Lynn Eatenton expresses she 'just wants to hit somebody' after Shelby's death.
“just wants to hit somebody”
Ouiser's Punch Suggestion
Ouiser Boudreaux is suggested to be punched by M'Lynn to relieve emotional pain.
Grief and Laughter Balance
Laughter through tears helps process grief without requiring constant laughter.
The main idea
Dolly Parton's 'Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion' from Steel Magnolias continues to resonate as a profound response to grief after 37 years.
