Dolly Parton’s Rare Photo With Sister Rachel Has Fans Seeing Double

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  • Dolly Parton shared a rare Instagram photo with her lookalike sister, Rachel Parton George, delighting fans with their striking resemblance and festive holiday setting.
  • The post promoted their upcoming 2024 cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, and featured images of the sisters enjoying holiday traditions together.
  • Fans expressed joy and nostalgia in the comments, especially noting the strong family resemblance and offering support after the recent death of Dolly’s husband, Carl Dean.

Dolly Parton recently shared a rare photo with her lookalike sister, Rachel Parton George, and it left fans seeing double.

On December 17, the Queen of Country, 79, took to Instagram with a carousel of festive pictures that turned heads.

“The holidays are all about coming together in the kitchen, sharing a meal and making memories with the people you love, just like my sister Rachel and I always have. 🎄,” Parton captioned her update. She also included a plug for their 2024 cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, writing, “Plan your festive feast with our cookbook #GoodLookinCookin!”

In the featured image, Dolly and her younger sister, 66, were surrounded by beautiful holiday trappings, including a Christmas tree, a piano with gifts stacked on it, and a fully-decorated mantel with candles. The “9 to 5” singer donned a plunging tan dress with a tan-and-red-print cardigan while holding a plate of food. Meanwhile, Rachel rocked a red long-sleeved dress as she  sat at the piano bench and looked up at her older sibling.

Other snapshots showed off delicious-looking holiday food.

 

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Dolly’s followers rejoiced in the comments over the rare glimpse of her and Rachel together, with one Instagram user writing, “So wonderful to see you and your sister 😍😍.”

Another follower shared, “What a beautiful picture of you and your sister. Merry Christmas. ❤️❤️❤️.”

Someone else pointed out, “@dollyparton I literally thought you were serving yourself! Twins! 👯‍♀️,” of the familial resemblance.

A different Instagram user echoed, “Pardon, there is another one of you?”

Meanwhile, yet another follower wrote, “Happy holidays, Dolly! I know things are different this year, but you are so loved! ❤️💚,” referring to the Jolene singer’s husband Carl Dean‘s death in March at 82.

In addition to Rachel, Dolly has 10 other siblings: Stella, Cassie, Freida, Willadeene, Robert Lee Parton Jr., and Coy. Larry, Floyd, Randy, and David have all died.

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