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Dolly Parton's Sweetest Gesture for Queen Latifah Revealed
5 Sep
Summary
- Dolly Parton made chicken and dumplings for Queen Latifah after filming.
- Parton wrote three songs for their 2012 movie, Joyful Noise.
- Latifah once tried to get Parton to guest star on The Equalizer.

Queen Latifah recently recounted a touching gesture by Dolly Parton, her co-star from the 2012 musical film Joyful Noise. After extensive shooting days for the movie, Parton prepared a comforting meal of chicken and dumplings for Latifah, a testament to her thoughtful nature. Parton also demonstrated her musical prowess by writing three songs for the film, a task she completed rapidly.
Their collaboration on Joyful Noise, a story about two women uniting to save a choir, led to a lasting friendship. Latifah even sought to have Parton guest star on her CBS series, The Equalizer, though the collaboration did not materialize. Parton's distinctive style was also noted, with reports of her arriving in a pink tour bus while filming Miss Congeniality 2, reinforcing her unique and warm persona.