The Truth About Dolly Parton's Relationship With Miley Cyrus

Despite all outward appearances, Dolly Parton is not actually a fairy godmother, but she really is Miley Cyrus' very human godmother, and she even made an appearance on the young star's TV show, "Hannah Montana," back in 2006, according to Biography. In 2009, Parton explained to Good Morning America how this honorary matriarchal relationship to Cyrus came about.

"I've known her since she was a baby," she said, "Her father's a friend of mine, and when she was born, he said, 'You just have to be her godmother,' and I said, 'I accept.' We never did do a big ceremony, but I'm so proud of her, love her and she's just like one of my own."

And in her Time profile of Parton, Cyrus wrote, "Dolly is not only my idol because of her incomparable career — she's also my role model because of her steadfast morals and values. At her core, she is the definition of a humanitarian." Cyrus also said, "Have you ever met anyone who doesn't love Dolly Parton? I never have." Neither have we, Miley. Neither have we.

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