Dolly Parton refuses to label herself a feminist as she holds off from ...

Dolly Parton has refused to label herself a feminist in a candid chat where she admits it is still a man's world. 

The country music icon also held off from criticizing President Donald Trump, unlike her 9-5 co-stars Bridget Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Singer Dolly, 73, was speaking ahead of the opening of the 9 to 5 musical in London, based on the film she wrote the music for. 

In an interview with The Guardian Dolly said: 'I must be if being a feminist means I'm all for women, yes. But I don't feel I have to march, hold up a sign or label myself. 

'I think the way I have conducted my life and my business and myself speaks for itself. I don't think of it as being feminist. It's not a label I have to put on myself. I'm just all for gals.'

Dolly Parton, pictured, has refused to label herself a feminist and admitted it is still a man's world after holding off from criticizing Donald Trump

Fonda and Tomlin openly condemned Trump, pictured, on stage at the Emmys in 2017

Dolly Parton, left, has refused to label herself a feminist and admitted it is still a man's world after holding off from criticizing Donald Trump, right

9-5 is the story of three women getting revenge on their male boss and Dolly stars alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Fonda and Tomlin openly condemned Trump on stage at the Emmys in 2017 - something Dolly held back from. 

Fonda, 81, began: 'In 1980, we refused to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss.'  

Before Tomlin, 79, added: 'And in 2017 we still refuse to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss.' 

Fonda concluded: 'Tonight we're here to recognize some men who conduct themselves with the utmost integrity.'

Parton then steered the conversation back to 9 to 5, with a shoutout to co-star Coleman.   

Dolly, who hails from Tennessee, adds: 'I want to be my own individual self. If I've got

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