Joan Collins is undeniably a legend, no matter how you measure it. As she approaches her 90s, it’s clear that her most glamorous and extravagant days may be behind her. However, that doesn’t mean she’s stopped enjoying life or showing off her remarkable figure to the world.
Joan Collins offers countless lessons in grace, elegance, and dignity—qualities that even today’s newest superstars can learn from. She has led, and continues to lead, an extraordinary life. Born in Paddington, London, with English roots, she is most famously known for her role as Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty.
Dynasty catapulted Joan into global stardom, becoming a household name in the process. By 1984, Dynasty was the most-watched TV show in the U.S., and Joan was earning a hefty $15,000 per episode. Every week, around 21 million households tuned in to watch her portray a character who was as fierce as she was ruthless.
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“She was the original strong woman on television,” Joan told CBS in 2019. “I got a lot of criticism for it. People called her a vixen, spiteful, a ballbreaker! But you know what? I was just standing up for myself as an independent woman.”
Amazingly, more than 70 years after her on-screen debut, Collins remains active in the entertainment industry. According to Wikipedia, she appeared in two film-related projects in 2022—Tomorrow Morning and The Gentle Sex—and is currently filming In Bed with the Duchess.
Joan is also quite active on social media. Last month, while much of the U.S. was dealing with unseasonably cold weather, Joan was heating things up. The iconic actress decided that Christmas was the perfect time to share a sizzling photo of herself with her 57-year-old husband, Percy Gibson.
While many families gathered around fireplaces exchanging gifts as cold winds blew, Joan took a different approach to the holiday season. On December 26, she shared with her 300,000 followers, “Had a terrific #christmasday.”
She added, “Had a wonderful lunch at the Bricusses after swimming in 82-degree weather in Beverly Hills—thank you, Evie and Adam Bricusse!”
Her post quickly garnered reactions, especially for her chic leopard-print swimsuit. Even at nearly 90, Joan looked as stunning as ever.
In another photo, she stood next to her husband, Percy, whom she has been married to since 2002. Joan has been married five times in total. Her first marriage, to actor Maxwell Reed, lasted four years. She later married singer-songwriter Anthony Newley, followed by billionaire Ronald S. Kass. After that, Swedish pop star Peter Holm entered her life.
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Reflecting on her marriages, Joan said, “I made mistakes, and I regret several of my marriages. However, I don’t regret my marriage to Tony [Newley], as I had two wonderful children, Tara and Alexander. From my marriage to Ron [Kass], I also have a lovely daughter, Kathy. But I deeply regret marrying Peter Holm.”
Despite her past, Joan shares that her bond with Percy is the strongest. During the pandemic, she said their relationship grew even closer. “I’ve realized how strong our relationship is, thanks to the lockdown,” she said. “Before, I loved traveling, hosting parties, and being social. But the pandemic forced us to slow down, and now it’s just Percy and me. The best part is that we’re partners in crime.”
Regardless of what people may say, Joan Collins is a true legend, an icon, and an undeniable beauty. If you’re a fan of her work or admire her as much as many others do, feel free to share this post!
