Dolly Parton’s ‘Movie Daddy’ Ricky Schroder Slammed for Transphobic and Anti-Vax Post on Her Death
The actor’s post drew criticism after he mixed condolences with anti-trans and anti-vaccine remarks, prompting backlash from celebrities on Threads.
- On Tuesday, actor Ricky Schroder faced backlash for a tribute to the late Dolly Parton that explicitly criticized her support for LGBTQ equality and COVID-19 vaccines.
- Schroder portrayed the singer's father in 2015's "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" and reprised the role for its 2016 sequel, "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love."
- Broadcaster Katie Couric responded with "Ick" on Threads, while pop star Boy George wrote "Oh shut up" under the post, and rock band Garbage offered a blunt rebuke.
- Critics labeled the remarks self-centered, arguing Schroder used Parton's death to air grievances rather than honor her legacy of supporting marginalized communities.
- GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis remembered Parton as "the queen of inclusivity and philanthropy," noting her $1 million donation to vaccine research during the COVID pandemic.
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Ricky Schroder Slammed Over Distasteful Dolly Parton Tribute
MAR/Capital Pictures / MEGAMAR/Capital Pictures / MEGA Ricky Schroder is facing criticism after using his tribute to Dolly Parton to highlight their differences over transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccines. The actor shared a photograph taken with the country music legend while remembering the two television movies they made together. However, his decision to bring politics into the tribute quickly overshadowed his message about Parton, with cr…
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