The liberal world of Hollywood has long been trying to \u201ccancel\u201d James Woods for being unapologetic about his conservative views, but one person who is standing by him is his good friend, country music legend Dolly Parton.<\/p>\n
Parton Praises Woods
\nParton defied the liberal elites of Hollywood by gushing over Woods for a new book about his life after starring with him in the 1992 movie Straight Talk. The book is called \u201cThe Films of James Woods\u201d written by Chris Wade. The book chronicles his \u201cbreakthrough performance as Greg Powell in The Onion Field (1979)\u201d and shows the twice Oscar-nominated actor \u201chas portrayed some of the most memorable anti-heroes of our times.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI loved every day I spent on the set with him,\u201d Parton said of Woods. \u201cI\u2019ve always thought he was one of the greatest actors of all time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Woods was clearly touched by Parton\u2019s words. He shared her quote on his own Twitter page while he also raved over other women he\u2019s been lucky enough to share the screen with.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been blessed to have shared quality time on screen with some of the world\u2019s most extraordinary women,\u201d Woods wrote. \u201cI\u2019m so grateful to Dolly, of course, to Sharon Stone (dear friend), wonderful Debbie Harry, genius Meryl Streep, so many great artists.\u201d<\/p>\n
Filming Straight Talk is clearly a fond memory for both Woods and Parton, who appear to have been friends ever since. Check out a trailer for Straight Talk below to relive some of their best moments in it.<\/p>\n
Woods\u2019 Fond Memories With Parton
\nLast year, Woods took to Twitter to talk about some of his best memories working on this movie with Parton.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe filmed STRAIGHT TALK in Chicago. First of all any place is heaven when you get to co-star with the great @DollyParton,\u201d he wrote. \u201cShe\u2019s even more wonderful in person and funnier than you could ever imagine. Chicago welcomed us with open arms and a generous heart. We had so much fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Parton\u2019s 75th birthday in January, Woods posted a birthday tribute that included a photo of the singer with The Matrix star Keanu Reeves.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you could spend an evening with any two people, could any duo beat this one?\u201d Woods tweeted. \u201cHappy Birthday, @DollyParton.\u201d<\/p>\n
Woods Defends Parton
\nWoods has also publicly defended Parton in the past, taking her side after she was \u201csandbagged\u201d during the 2017 Emmy Awards, when her former 9 To 5 costars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin launched into an attack on Donald Trump while she was onstage with them.<\/p>\n
\u201cBack in 1980 in that movie, we refused to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot,\u201d Fonda told the crowd, with Tomlin adding. \u201cAnd in 2017, we still refuse to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Check out that moment for yourself below.<\/p>\n