I feel like you could argue it was definitely Dolly Parton prior to yesterday, and the reaction to her death only further proves that. I haven't seen one negative thing about her on my socials and anyone who does say something negative gets ratioed to hell. Definitely the embodiment of a universally beloved legend. Her passing & the reaction to it made me wonder if there other female public figure anyone alive right now who is so beloved the way she is Cher maybe? Meryl? Julie Andrews?

Edited August 26Aug 26 by Billionaire

It used to be Betty White and Dolly, since then no lady has come close

Edited August 26Aug 26 by MonsterFandom

Gayle

Shakira

Angelina Jolie

Shakira

Meryl Streep has that appeal to me she seems universally loved. Glenn close, and Julie Andrew's toi.

Anne Hathaway as well

as far as musicians

Patti Labelle is unproblematic

I would also say Rihanna will in time for the millennials and Gen Z and beyond. She's universally loved and her music is standing test of time

Edited August 26Aug 26 by MistressKay

It's obviously Julie Andrews.

Jane Fonda

Xtina

Among musicians I'd say it's probably Stevie Nicks?

I think Julie is a good choice. Her work is celebrated by multiple generations.

Cher

3 minutes ago, Achilles. said:

It's obviously Julie Andrews.

I do not think younger generations are universally in love with her as much as Dolly was. She keeps a much lower profile.

4 minutes ago, Popboi. said:

Cher

I do not think conservatives like her much she's always been much more outspoken politically also Gen Z is so obsessed with age gap relationship even with two very grown ass adults

Edited August 26Aug 26 by MistressKay

Realistically at this point, Gaga. She's the only universally known artist who appeals to all demos tbh.

Celine Dion

Jennifer Aniston

Cher

Julie Andrews

Meryl Streep

Carol Burnett

Nicki Minaj

Addison Rae.

Taylor

If we are talking about musicians for me it's Sade Adu, she is loved by gays, heterosexuals, men, women, non binary, kids, teenagers, adults and elders. It's insane how her music is universally loved while she doesn't lift a finger at all but that's what being talented, unproblematic and original does to you

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Honestly Britney.

I don't think there's another one like Dolly. Because as much as I love her, and I think that she's a wonderful person who did a lot for her community, she's universally loved because she was never vocal about her politics and never condemned conservatives outright. She's never really said anything against Trump which is why the conservatives love her as well as people from the left and center. The people mentioned in this thread: Cher, Meryl, Shakira, Rihanna, Julie Andrews, have all criticized Trump and his policies and the conservatives at some point so they're not adored by that side the way Dolly was.

Cher and Kylie Minogue for musicians

Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, Helen Hunt for actresses