Julia Roberts says she has “never forgotten” advice from Dolly Parton about how to respond to complaints while working on set. The comments come from Roberts looking back on her professional relationship with Parton, particularly their time working together.
The two actors collaborated on the 1989 drama “Steel Magnolias.” According to Roberts, Parton’s guidance focuses on how to raise concerns without undermining the work environment, and Roberts frames the advice as something she continues to carry into her own working practices. The outlets also note that the recollection is tied to Parton’s well-known perspective on professionalism and working relationships in the entertainment industry.
While both sources focus on the same anecdote and its significance to Roberts, they present it with slightly different emphasis: one highlights the broader personal impact of Parton’s mentorship, while the other foregrounds the specific theme of “complaining on-set.”
