**Remember the Little Girl Who Played Dolly Parton? Here’s What Alyvia Alyn Lind Is Doing Today**
Back in December 2015, *Coat of Many Colors* brought Dolly Parton’s early years to life on NBC. The heartwarming holiday film, based on Dolly’s iconic song, quickly became a seasonal favorite. At the center of the story was the young actress portraying little Dolly: **Alyvia Alyn Lind**.
Alyvia returned the following year in the sequel, *Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love*. While big names like Jennifer Nettles and Ricky Schroder took on the roles of Dolly’s parents, it was Alyvia’s touching performance that truly stood out.
**Dolly’s Stamp of Approval**
Before stepping into Dolly’s shoes, Alyvia had already made a name for herself in Hollywood. She played Faith Newman on *The Young and the Restless* from 2011 to 2021 and had roles in series like *Revenge*, *See Dad Run*, and *Transparent*.
Her portrayal of young Dolly won over not just the audience, but Dolly Parton herself.
“Here comes little Aly, and she just absolutely blew us away,” Dolly said. “She’s amazing. She’s going to make me look good as a child—I never was that cute!”
**Fast Forward to Today: What’s Alyvia Up To?**
As of July 27, 2025, **Alyvia Alyn Lind is officially 18** and continuing to shine in the entertainment world.
Since her Dolly days, she’s added an impressive mix of roles to her resume:
🎬 *Overboard* (2018)
🎬 *Walk. Ride. Rodeo.* (2019)
📺 *Future Man* (recurring role)
📺 *Chucky* (2021–2024) as Lexy Cross, one of the leads
📺 *The Spiderwick Chronicles* (upcoming) as Calliope
Her work spans heartfelt family dramas to suspenseful horror, showing off her incredible range and maturity as an actress.
**A Bright Future Ahead**
It’s been nearly 10 years since she brought young Dolly to life, but Alyvia Alyn Lind’s star hasn’t dimmed. With a growing list of projects and devoted fans, she’s clearly evolving from child star to leading actress.
Want a nostalgia boost? Check out Alyvia’s behind-the-scenes footage from *Coat of Many Colors*—and see how far she’s come.