Dolly Parton has spoken about the sexism she has faced throughout her career.

The country music legend revealed that she learned early on not to let outside opinions affect her, particularly when she began taking on acting roles in Hollywood during the 1980s.

Speaking to People in a recent interview, Dolly said people often assumed she did not know what she was doing simply because she was a woman.

"You have to grow into things, and you have to grow out of things; that's how I handled my career," she shared. "I needed to try things. A lot of people think because you're a girl, you don't always know what you're doing."

The Jolene singer added, "I don't care about what other people are doing. I only care about what I need to be doing."

Dolly, 79, explained that her faith, instincts and determination have always helped her find her own path.

"I don't try to tell other people how to do it, how to be, but I know who I am," she told the publication. "I'm a star to everybody but me. I'm just a working girl. I always just say that I'm a workhorse that looks like a show horse."

During the interview, the 11-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 100 million albums, also made it clear that she sees herself as her only competition.

"I'm not trying to outdo anybody except me. I just want to be my best self at all times and try to improve every day," she stated. "It wasn't about just being rich; it was about being successful at what I love to do. Dreams nor wishes come true without a lot of hard work."