Remember The Actress Who Played Dolly Parton? – See How Grown Up She Is Now

Alyvia Alyn Lind: The Young Star Who Played Dolly Parton In Coat of Many Colors

When NBC premiered Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors in December 2015, millions of viewers were introduced to a young actress named Alyvia Alyn Lind. She portrayed the legendary Dolly Parton as a child, capturing hearts with her emotional and sincere performance. The film was inspired by Parton’s autobiographical song of the same name.

Due to the movie’s popularity, NBC released a sequel in 2016 titled Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love. Once again, Alyvia starred as young Dolly, while Jennifer Nettles played her mother Avie Lee and Ricky Schroder portrayed her father Robert Lee.

Dolly Parton Praised Alyvia’s Performance

Before taking on the role of Dolly, Alyvia was already known for playing Faith Newman on The Young and the Restless from 2011 to 2021. She also appeared in Transparent, Revenge, and See Dad Run.

Dolly Parton said:

“Here comes little Aly, and she just absolutely, just blew us away… She is an amazing little thing. She’s gonna make me look good as a child — I never was that cute.

How Old Is Alyvia Alyn Lind Now?

Alyvia Alyn Lind was born on July 27, 2007, and turned 17 years old in 2024. She remains active in the industry and has added many roles to her resume.

After Christmas of Many Colors, she starred in:

  • Overboard (2018)

  • Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019)

  • Future Man (Hulu)

  • Chucky (2021–2024), as Lexy Cross

She was recently cast in The Spiderwick Chronicles as Calliope, a recurring character.

Where Can You See Her Now?

Alyvia frequently shares updates on social media, and her latest photos show just how much she’s grown. From a child star to a leading actress, Alyvia Alyn Lind continues to rise as one of Hollywood’s most promising young talents.

See Some Of Alyvia’s Recent Photos Below

 

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It’s amazing to see how much time has passed since Alyvia Alyn Lind first brought young Dolly Parton to life in Coat of Many Colors. Take a look at one of her behind-the-scenes interviews from the film below.