LOS ANGELES, CA – Screen icon and activist Jane Fonda has delivered a stunning revelation about her decades-long friendship with country music legend Dolly Parton, disclosing an intimate fact that challenges the public’s perception of their famously mismatched bond: the “Jolene” singer once served as her unofficial marriage counselor.

Fonda shared the personal detail during a recent public appearance, explaining that for 45 years, fans have misunderstood the true depth of the connection she shares with Parton and their 9 to 5 co-star, Lily Tomlin, by focusing too much on their differing public images and political views.

The Misunderstood Bond

While the public narrative of the trio often highlights the stark contrast between Fonda’s staunch progressive activism and Parton’s famously apolitical, “Queen of Country” persona, Fonda insists that this surface-level analysis misses the substance of their sisterhood.

“People always misunderstand what our relationship is really about,” Fonda stated. “They see the politics, or the fact that we’re from different worlds. But we have a connection that goes beyond any of that.”

The Queen of Country’s Unexpected Role

The most stunning part of the actress’s confession was the disclosure of Parton’s unexpected advisory role during a tumultuous period in Fonda’s personal life. The revelation confirms that their relationship extended far beyond the confines of a Hollywood set.

“Dolly was my marriage counselor!” Fonda revealed, to an astonished audience.

Fonda, who has been married three times, did not specify which marriage Parton helped her navigate, but her praise for the country star’s insight was unequivocal. She described Parton’s assistance as deeply wise, practical, and rooted in a “deep-seated goodness that just cut through all the noise.”

“I was struggling, I would call her,” Fonda exposed, highlighting her dependence on Parton’s grounded advice during a difficult time.

A Friendship of True Substance

The disclosure paints a picture of a profound and supportive sisterhood that began on the set of the 1980 classic comedy 9 to 5. It underscores the powerful idea that genuine connection and empathy can bridge even the widest political and cultural divides.

Fonda’s story serves as a powerful reminder that behind the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown, some of Hollywood’s most iconic friendships are built on true empathy and mutual support, with the “Queen of Country” proving she is also a quiet master of relationship advice.