Joan Collins

Black and white illustration of actress Joan Collins by Kate Westworth

From the Silver Screen to Dynasty Fame

In a world obsessed with youth, Joan Collins became timeless.
When most actresses are politely retiring by fifty, she was just getting started—becoming one of the most iconic women to ever grace the small screen.

From 1950s ingénue to 1980s soap opera queen, from tabloid headlines to damehood—Joan Collins has lived many lives in one. But behind the sequins and the shoulder pads, is a woman of sharp wit, hard-earned wisdom, and a love for life. This is the story of a diva who never went out of style.

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