Lizzo Recreates Dolly Parton’s Jolene Look for Halloween

Lizzo paid tribute to Dolly Parton this Halloween with a look inspired by the country legend’s Jolene era.

The 38-year-old singer and rapper channeled Parton in a costume inspired by the artwork for her 1973 hit single.

“Singing Jolene tonight 4 U @dollyparton,” Lizzo captioned an Instagram video showing the costume, which included a skin-tight yellow jumpsuit with floral designs and a platinum blonde wig.

In the clip, Lizzo lip-syncs to Parton’s 1967 song “Dumb Blonde,” mouthing lyrics about being a blonde who is nobody’s fool.

SZA reacted in the comments by writing, “How is everything u do perfect,” alongside a face with tears emoji.

In a second post, Lizzo shared more photos of her Dolly-inspired costume, including one recreating an alternate Jolene single cover with a bright red background. Another photo shows the “Truth Hurts” singer holding a guitar in front of a framed gold certification plaque for Parton’s 2023 album, Rockstar.

The display highlights Lizzo’s contribution to Rockstar, Parton’s album of covers and original songs. Lizzo played the flute on the album’s rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.”

“In 2024 when the world turned its back on me Dolly Parton asked me to play flute on her album,” Lizzo captioned the photo gallery. “I, of course said ‘hell yes’ and my only ask was that she credit Sasha Floot as well… she not only credited @sashabefluting we went on to get a plaque for that album.”

She continued, “Dolly, you icon you, thank you for believing in the good of humanity, for seeing our light in the darkness and loving us anyways! From H-Town to Nashville— ! We will always love you.”

Lizzo also dressed up as Seiko Ayase from the anime series Dandadan for another Halloween costume in 2026, wearing a tall white wig and an oversized faux bust.