For over 60 years, Dolly Parton has trusted one woman with her most guarded secret—what she looks like without the wig. That woman is Judy Ogle, her childhood best friend turned lifelong confidante, who’s stood beside Dolly through every rhinestone-covered milestone. From sharing school lunches in Tennessee to escaping the spotlight during a personal crisis in 1986, their bond has remained unbreakable—and unseen by the public. Click to uncover the story behind Dolly’s most intimate friendship, the rumors it sparked, and why Ogle remains the only one allowed behind the legend’s curtain.

Meet Dolly Parton's Longtime Best Friend Judy Ogle

Dolly Parton and Best Friend Judy Ogle Bonded Over Being Shy Misfits in  School