Dolly Parton has been nominated for Oscars twice, but had never actually received one — until Sunday night.

Dolly received an honorary Oscar, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Sunday at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ annual Governors Awards. While she wasn’t able to attend in person, she sent a video accepting the prestigious trophy, which you can watch online.

Dolly thanked her 9 to 5 co-star Lily Tomlin for presenting her with the honor. She then noted that she learned the concept of sharing by growing up as one of 12 children.

“My mom and daddy showed me by example that the more you give, the more blessings come your way,” she said. “And I have tried my whole life to live by their example. And I’ve been blessed more than [I] ever dreamed possible.”

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