Joan Collins
Joan Collins
Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, DBEis an English actress, author and columnist. Born in Paddington, west London, and brought up in Maida Vale, Collins grew up during the Second World War. After making her stage debut in A Doll's House at the age of nine, she trained as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Artin London. She then signed an exclusive contract with the Rank Organisation and appeared in various British films...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActress
Date of Birth23 May 1933
CountryUnited States of America
One of the main secrets to staying young is staying healthy. I've sometimes had to suppress a smile when some young lady, who has obviously not taken care of herself through diet or exercise, says admiringly, 'Ooh, I hope I look as good as you do when I'm your age!' Although it's intended to be complimentary, it's actually a back-hander.
Having had five husbands, I guess I should know a thing or two about marriage.
one of the best and cheapest beauty treatments there is.
Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I'll show you someone who has never achieved much
Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I'll show you somebody who has never achieved much.
My husband and I started off as friends, which has been very important for our relationship,
My father is Jewish, and I look exactly like him... My mother is British, but she's of French extraction.
Look, I'm an actress, Larry, I act. It doesn't matter - I don't consider myself a star like some people. I am a star, I can only do this.
I ruefully realized I should have listened to my own common sense rather than the advice of others who have the less-than-altruistic motive of making money,
It is a great way to celebrate a great lady who I have absolutely always adored. She is the Iron Lady and I want to be just like that when I grow up.
I did have one, but I forgot, it's called something 'Given?' Yes, yes, I think that's the favorite, so I think I might go for an outsider instead.
I eat an avocado every day. It's amazing for your skin. It's one of the super-foods, and I'm just so into eating properly and healthily.
He's also very bright. Very knowledgeable about everything. And we agree about everything. He's my best friend. He's my partner. We share everything.
I used to not be confident. My father certainly didn't add to my confidence. When I was 17 or 18, I was voted the most beautiful girl in England by the association of press photographers. When they called Daddy for a comment, he said, 'I'm amazed. She's a nice looking girl, but nothing special.'