Jennifer Aniston's 9 To 5 Remake: Dolly Parton's Involvement In Question

Lukas Jast 14 May 2025

Hey there, let’s dive right in. Jennifer Aniston is super pumped about the upcoming remake of the iconic film "9 to 5." A script's been finalized, and she's ready to roll. But here’s the twist: she’s got this hope in her heart that Dolly Parton will be deeply involved in the project. Unfortunately, insiders are whispering that Dolly’s involvement might be limited to letting them use her legendary theme song from the original movie. That’s a bummer, right? Let’s break it down.

Why Jennifer Wants Dolly

According to an insider who spoke exclusively to Closer, Jennifer was all about having Dolly Parton play a big role in the remake. But as things stand now, with the film still looking for a director, the reality is sinking in. The only thing they might get from Dolly is the rights to use her famous "9 to 5" song. Despite Dolly’s kind words about the project in the past, she's a busy woman. At her age, even a small cameo or a new song might be asking too much. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s the reality of the situation.

The Reality of Dolly's Schedule

While Dolly Parton has publicly approved the remake of the 1980 comedy, actions speak louder than words, and Jennifer knows that. The source explains, “Jennifer holds grudges and never forgets, but there’s a silver lining here. This gives her a chance to put her own stamp on this movie. With her growing power behind the scenes of The Morning Show, Jennifer is trying to break back into producing movies. She’s aiming to get this film green-lit by January and is laser-focused on making it a buzzy experience, akin to the success of Barbie, with or without the original trio.”

Jennifer’s Vision for the Movie

Now, Jennifer wants to make this movie her own. She’s not just an actress; she’s a producer who’s looking to make a splash. With her growing influence in Hollywood, she’s determined to make this project a success. Even if Dolly can’t be as involved as Jennifer hopes, she’s ready to take the reins and make it happen. Her vision is clear: she wants this film to be a cultural moment, a movie that people will talk about.

Jennifer Aniston Wants Dolly Parton ‘Involved’ in 9 to 5 Remake (Excl) — Getty

Back in the day, Dolly Parton played Doralee Rhodes alongside Jane Fonda as Judy Bernly and Lily Tomlin as Violet Newstead. While Dolly’s cameo might not happen, the "Wildflowers" singer expressed her hope that Jane and Lily would return. In an interview with E! News in June, Dolly said, “I’m hoping they use my song, and I’m hoping they might find a way to have Lily, Jane, and me come back in.”

Miley Cyrus as Doralee?

During the same interview, Dolly mentioned that her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, would be a great candidate to play Doralee. “Wouldn’t she be great? Well, she knows me,” Dolly added. “She knows the memories that I have [from the movie].”

Jennifer and Dolly became close after starring in the film Dumplin' in 2018. Dolly recalled Jennifer mentioning her interest in making a 9 to 5 remake while filming the movie together. In June, the "Islands in the Stream" singer said that she and Jennifer discussed the remake in more detail after Jennifer invited Dolly to her Los Angeles home.