# 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.'
- Title: Linda Perry and Dolly Parton's Weird Friendship | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: linda perry, dolly parton, rockstar, 4 non blondes, what's up, grand ole opry, music, American Songwriter
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/linda-perry-recalls-dolly-partons-hilarious-first-impression-of-her-youre-weird-but-i-like-weird
- Author: Paige Gawley
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: linda perry, dolly parton, rockstar, 4 non blondes, what's up, grand ole opry, music, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Linda Perry and Dolly Parton became close friends after Perry described Parton's initial reaction to her as 'weird' but 'like weird'.