Collider has put together a tribute list of Dolly Parton's five most memorable film roles, published following news of her death. The piece highlights her lesser-known but well-regarded film career from the 1980s and early 1990s, arguing that although she never became a true leading lady, she brought consistent warmth and charisma to every part she played.

The selections include her cameo as herself in "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous", her starring role opposite Burt Reynolds as brothel madame Miss Mona in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (featuring a re-recorded "I Will Always Love You"), her lead performance as radio call-in advisor "Dr. Shirlee" in 1992's "Straight Talk", and her turn as hairdresser Truvy Jones in "Steel Magnolias" alongside Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine and Julia Roberts. A fifth performance is also referenced but cut off in the supplied text.