Dolly Parton Couldn’t Have a Kid & Became a Protective ‘Fairy Godmother’ to Miley Cyrus Who Is like Her

The 77-year-old took her responsibility as Cyrus’ godmother seriously. Cyrus was a kid when she first started starring on “Hannah Montana.” She turned 13 on the set and became famous and rich while on it. However, she didn’t develop what she called “New money syndrome,” as her godmother taught her to never let success change her.

Parton said Cyrus was “sensational” on “Hannah Montana.” Cyrus, who calls her godmother “Aunt Dolly,” was also the one who suggested Parton be part of the show, and the country singer was taken on. She recalled that she really loved the time the two spent on the sitcom:

“Here I am, you know, Miley’s fairy godmother, and on the show and kind of sharing all that with her.”

The two worked so well together on the sitcom, and thanks to Cyrus, Parton got a whole new following of young people who listened to her songs. The “Two Doors Down” singer said she was impressed by Cyrus:

“For me, watching her being such a pro, she didn’t know it, but I was watching her like a proud mama, thinking you go, you little thing, I’m so proud of you.”