At 90, Joan Collins is one of Hollywood’s oldest-living stars. She began acting as a child, starting as a theater actress in 1942.
Seven years later, Collins enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where she started training to become a professional actress. The following year, she signed a contract with a British film studio owned by businessman Joseph Arthur Rank, 1st Baron Rank.
Since signing her contract, there were no signs of slowing down for Collins, who landed role after role. Her film debut was in a short film called “Facts and Fancies” in 1951, and in the same year, she was in a feature film called “Lady Godiva Rides Again.”
The following year, in 1952, she starred in “The Woman’s Angle” and “Judgment Deferred,” which began her widely successful career in the entertainment industry. For her success, Collins has her grandmother to thank for encouraging her to become an actress early on.”She taught me to sing, tap dance, and even do the splits – which I can still do,” Collins credited. However, despite having all the training and support from her grandmother, the rest of the world wasn’t so nice.
Her father, who was an agent, discouraged her from being an actress. He told her she’d be “finished” by the time she was in her mid-20s. Years later, as she looked back at her decades-long career, Collins proudly said: “Well, Daddy, I proved you wrong.”
In fact, she proved everyone wrong – those who did not take her seriously during her early days as an actress, those who doubted her, and those who did not support her.
She pursued her career alone, and eventually, made it through. Speaking about the tough time she had before she could finally say she made it, she recalled:
“I never had anybody; I never had the great agent or great husband – before Percy, that is – I never had anyone who was really supportive of me.”
Her Secret to Looking Young and Youthful
Despite all the comments from internet users regarding her appearance and how she achieved it, there’s no denying the fact that the timeless actress looks nothing her age. To quash all the rumors about her looks, Collins has opened up about the beauty secrets that make her look youthful and glowing wherever she goes.
Unlike many Hollywood superstars, Collins chooses to do her own makeup. She always makes sure to put on smoky eyeshadow so she doesn’t need to wear mascara and swears by wearing lipstick. She even wears lipstick around the house!
Despite the heavy amount of makeup she’s worn through the years, Collins is religious about taking her makeup off after a day’s work. She also makes sure to use night cream, adding the richer it is, the better.
When asked about the best beauty advice she’s ever received, the actress claims it’s “keep your face out of the sun.” She’s learned to keep this advice close to her heart and has been seen wearing large sun hats through the years to protect her from the sun.
Aside from her makeup, Collins always tries to look her best. She wears modern-day clothing from Marks & Spencer, Zara, and H&M, making her just as youthful as the rest of the younger generation who wears the same brands.
If there’s anyone celebrities and fans alike should look up to when it comes to beauty, it’s definitely Joan Collins. Regardless of how she attained it, fans have learned to appreciate her beauty, knowing not a lot of people could stay strong and youthful at 90.
“My goodness how can this force of nature be 90 in a month’s time?? Incredible and a great example to everyone x,” a supporter wrote. “She is like ‘She’ the legend who lived for a thousand years. Whatever it is, she is taking some elixir for eternal youth,” another said in disbelief.
People continue to hype Collins up on social media, appreciating how well she’s taken care of herself through the years. More than her looks, they admire her for the work she’s done onscreen and the inspiring way she’s learned to conquer everything life has thrown at her, along with her children and loving husband.