Miley Cyrus Honors Godmother Dolly Parton’s Birthday with Hilarious Throwback Impersonation
Miley Cyrus paid the ultimate tribute to her beloved godmother, Dolly Parton, with a hilarious and heartfelt throwback in honor of the country music legend’s 74th birthday.
The “Wrecking Ball” singer, now 27, took to Instagram to wish “Aunt Dolly” a happy birthday in a way only she could—by reviving her uncanny impersonation of the icon. Sharing behind-the-scenes clips from her 2017 Tonight Show appearance, Cyrus was seen getting into full Parton mode: applying lip gloss, donning a curly blonde wig, and rocking a calf-length, rhinestone-studded dress that screamed “Dolly.”
“Happy Birthday Aunt Dolly!!!!! ( . ) ( . ) @dollyparton,” Cyrus cheekily captioned the post—complete with a wink at Dolly’s famously busty figure.
The video throwbacks came from a beloved segment on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where Cyrus recreated Dolly’s legendary 1983 Grammy performance of “Islands in the Stream.” Fallon stepped in as Kenny Rogers, and the hilarious duet had both the audience and viewers at home in stitches.
The post quickly gained traction, with fans flooding the comments in celebration of the country legend’s birthday—and in awe of Miley’s spot-on portrayal. Oscar-winner Hilary Swank joined in, commenting:
“Your voice is absolutely stunning .”
The moment was a perfect reflection of the unique bond between Miley and Dolly. Parton has long supported her goddaughter’s career, even appearing on Hannah Montana and singing alongside Miley at award shows and holiday specials. Despite their generational gap, the two artists share a mutual admiration—and a shared flair for big hair, bold fashion, and fearless authenticity.
From heartfelt harmonies to hilarious impersonations, it’s clear the love between Miley and Dolly is as strong as ever.