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Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton talked about their long-standing friendship in a 2013 interview with People. At the time, the duo was asked about previous interviews where Rogers had discussed their relationship status (or lack thereof). “I remember that interview and what I said when they asked if we weren’t tempted to get together on a more intimate level. I said we may have been tempted but we didn’t want to ruin a good friendship,” Rogers recalled.
Parton agreed with Rogers, telling the magazine, “We never did go there. There was always so much other stuff going for us. So much love and friendship, we were so compatible.”
Although they kept things platonic between them, both found romance elsewhere. Rogers, who was married five times, ultimately settled down with his wife of 22 years, Wanda Miller. They had twin boys together, Justin and Jordan, who he adored. Meanwhile, Parton has been married for 50+ years to husband Carl Thomas Dean, per the Oprah Magazine.
From the sound of it, these two got to experience the joy of true romantic love with their spouses, as well as the love that forms amidst a strong, musical partnership. And really, what more could you ask for?
Written by: Nicki
