Jennifer Aniston has opened up about the advice she received from Dolly Parton. The actress remembered the late country music icon during an appearance at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on September 2. Jennifer Aniston was attending the event to interview her boyfriend, author Jim Curtis, about his new book, ‘The Book of Possibility’.As reported by Entertainment Tonight, during the event, Jennifer Aniston was also asked to share some advice of her own. Her response quickly turned toward Dolly Parton. The actress described the singer as a “dear friend” and recalled one of her memorable observations about pursuing dreams.“She would say, ‘I chased a few rainbows and I caught some and I caught a few.’ So I would say just go chase your dreams and go catch some rainbows. Chase rainbows,” Jennifer Aniston said.
Jennifer Aniston says ‘chase rainbows’
Jennifer Aniston expanded on the message while speaking to the audience. She reflected on Dolly Parton’s ability to inspire people through her words. The actress encouraged others to continue pursuing their ambitions and remain open to the opportunities that come their way.“It’s real. … We’re all in post-Parton, aren’t we? One of her many, many, many, many incredible quotes – and they’re endless, endless, endless – she would say, ‘I chased a few rainbows and I caught some.’ I would say, go chase your dreams and go catch some rainbows. You’ll catch a few. [Dolly] did that, for sure.”Jennifer Aniston’s comments come days after Dolly Parton died at the age of 80. The music icon died in Nashville on August 25 following a “brief battle with cancer.” Her representatives confirmed her death to PEOPLE. Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver also addressed her passing in an Instagram video.
Jennifer Aniston and Dolly Parton worked on ‘Dumplin’’
Jennifer Aniston and Dolly Parton shared a professional connection through the 2018 comedy-drama ‘Dumplin’’. The movie starred Danielle Macdonald as Willowdean, a plus-size teenager who decides to enter a beauty pageant. Jennifer Aniston played Willowdean’s mother, a former beauty queen. The story explores the relationship between the mother and daughter. It also follows Willowdean’s journey as she challenges expectations surrounding beauty and self-confidence.Dolly Parton’s involvement extended beyond her connection to the story. She contributed music to the movie’s soundtrack.
Dolly Parton contributed music to ‘Dumplin’’
Among the tracks associated with ‘Dumplin’’ was “Girl in the Movies”. Dolly Parton recorded the song with Linda Perry. The track later received Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. The soundtrack also featured several new and re-recorded songs by Dolly Parton. Her involvement was closely connected to the story’s central character. Willowdean is a fan of the country singer’s music. Her connection to Dolly Parton helps shape her confidence throughout the movie.Dolly Parton previously discussed her reason for joining the project. She said she connected with the story after reading Julie Murphy’s 2015 novel on which the movie was based.“The whole story came from a book that was written a few years back and it was about a little girl that loved my music and was inspired, she and her aunt, by listening to my records, and it kind of helped build her confidence,” Dolly Parton told Entertainment Weekly in 2018.
Dolly Parton’s words remain with Jennifer Aniston
Dolly Parton also recalled her reaction after discovering the book’s connection to her music. “I had read the book because people told me there was a book about me, and I loved it,” Dolly Parton continued.For Jennifer Aniston, the message about chasing rainbows now has a deeper meaning.