Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKevin E G PerryTuesday 08 September 2026 10:05 BSTDolly Parton dies aged 80A resurfaced 1992 interview has revealed that the late Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, turned down a $7 million offer to play the lead villain in the 1984 DC film Supergirl.Parton explained that she turned down the role of evil witch Selena—which ultimately went to Faye Dunaway—because playing an evil character went against her true nature.The legendary singer and actor, who died last month at the age of 80, enjoyed an acclaimed film career alongside her music, starring in classics such as 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias.The 1984 Supergirl adaptation, starring Helen Slater as Superman's cousin, ultimately proved to be a critical and box office disappointment.The character was recently rebooted in a new film starring House of the Dragon actor Milly Alcock, though the latest iteration also drew mixed reviews from critics.In fullDolly Parton once turned down $7 million for major superhero movie roleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in