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Our Local “Dumplin'”

So,  you watched, “Dumplin’” on Netflix because you’re a fan of Dolly Parton’ music, or Jennifer Anniston’s acting.  Then,  you thought, “Hey…I know Aunt Lucy!” Chances are…you might! Asheville comedienne…

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: Dolly Parton performs onstage at a luncheon for the Netflix Film Dumplin’ at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix)

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So,  you watched, "Dumplin'" on Netflix because you're a fan of Dolly Parton' music, or Jennifer Anniston's acting.  Then,  you thought, "Hey...I know Aunt Lucy!"

Chances are...you might!

Asheville comedienne and actress, Hilliary S. Begley plays the main character, Willowdean's, loving role model and inspiration.  A casting director caught her at at The Orange Peel club in Asheville and one thing led to another..

One thing's for sure, Begley doesn't pull any punches in life; and when talking about it, you might laugh or cry.

She grew up in Brevard and Asheville and because of her size and challenged economic situation, wore hand-me-down pregnant clothes as it was her only option.

However, she thrived at Reynolds High her obvious charisma and personality, "I ws teh first fat girl to walk homecoming court at Reynolds, and I won."

Begley has recently added another acting credit, a Hallmark movie called, "When We Last Spoke."

"Dumplin'" is available for streaming on Netflix now.

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.