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- Anne Hathaway posts Dolly Parton tribute with some saying singer ‘would’ve hated this’ (themirror.com)
Actress Anne Hathaway recently paid a heartfelt tribute to the late country music icon Dolly Parton, revealing a more mystical side in her remembrance.
Dolly Parton, often hailed as the Queen of Country, passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer. In the days following her death, many celebrities and fans have shared touching tributes to honor her enduring legacy.
Among them, Anne Hathaway shared an intimate photo of a personal shrine dedicated to Dolly. The display included a celebrity prayer candle featuring Parton’s image and two jars of charged moon water-a practice often associated with witchcraft and spiritual rituals. Hathaway explained that the candle was a gift from actress Maisy Stella, which she finally lit after charging the moon water under a full moon and Jupiter on July 29, 2026.
In her caption, Hathaway reflected, “It could be a coincidence, but given how Dolly’s magic was truly out of this world, it feels very special to me.” She also encouraged fans to donate to the Imagination Library in Dolly’s memory, celebrating the country star’s commitment to literacy.
Charging moon water is a ritual in which water is exposed to moonlight to absorb its energy, commonly used in modern paganism and spiritual practices. While some view it purely as a mindfulness exercise, others associate it with witchcraft.
The tribute sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans expressed discomfort, citing Dolly Parton’s well-known Christian faith and suggesting she might not have approved of such spiritual symbolism. Critics noted biblical passages opposing witchcraft and felt the candle display was disrespectful to Parton’s message about faith and God’s glory.
One commenter wrote, “Dolly was a Christian, she wouldn’t have liked this,” while another added, “Putting Dolly on a candle like the Sacred Heart of Jesus is deeply disrespectful.”
Conversely, many supporters praised Hathaway for openly embracing her spiritual beliefs. One fan celebrated, “Love that you’re out of the broom closet!
It’s beautiful to see you embrace your witchy side and feminine power.” Others appreciated her connection to moon water rituals and cautioned against assuming they truly knew Dolly’s personal feelings.
As the conversation continues, Hathaway’s tribute highlights the varied ways people honor beloved figures and how spirituality can intersect with public remembrance in diverse and sometimes unexpected ways.