Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscar for humanitarian work



Dolly Parton is poised to be an Oscar winner — the “9 to 5” singer is being awarded an honorary statuette for her humanitarian work.

The 79-year-old country music performer will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in November, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors announced Tuesday.

“Parton will be recognized for her decades-long humanitarian efforts,” Academy Award organizers said in a statement.

The actor and songwriter — who garnered Oscar nominations in the best original song category in 1981 and 2006 but never won — is the founder of the Dollywood Foundation. She launched her literacy program, “Imagination Library,” in 1995.

In addition to Parton, honorary Oscars will also be presented at a ceremony in Hollywood to “Top Gun” star Tom Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. 



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