United Kingdom, Oct. 25 -- Reba McEntire says a toilet seat cover gifted by her sister keeps the star grounded.

The 70-year-old actress says the product, emblazoned with "The Twinkle", reminds her she is "not a star".

Reba told the new issue of People magazine: "My sister Alice, for Christmas one year, gave me a toilet seat cover.

"On the top of the toilet seat, it said, 'The Twinkle,' to let me know I'm not a star - I'm a twinkle. Keeps me grounded."

The singer recently marked 50 years since she signed her first record deal.

Reba recalled it was "scary" to step foot into the music industry, but she was supported by her family and friends every step of the way.

The You Lie hitmaker remembered: "Time flies when you're having fun. Wow...