Joan Collins: A Civilized Tribute To The Perfect Bitch

In a dictionary’s listing of “good genes,” you’ll find a picture of Joan Collins. Whether it’s a current picture of her in her 80's, or an earlier one when she starred in The Bitch, there’s no denying it: This dame looks damn good. (And while we’re on the subject of genetics, let’s not forget that her sister is Jackie Collins, who has sold more than 500 million books.) Born in the U.K., where she grew up during World War II, Collins came to Hollywood like so many starlets before and since. After taking on a variety of random TV and movie roles, Collins’ star took a turn for the better in 1981, when she was cast as Alexis Carrington, the vengeful ex-wife of business titan Blake Carrington (John Forsythe) in Dynasty, a role turned down by Sophia Loren. It was the stuff of casting legend. As producer Aaron Spelling tells it, “We didn’t write Joan Collins. She played Joan Collins.” Joan Collins in trailer for The Stud (1978) https://youtu.be/wB_HhxJr6ZM Continue reading this salacious story on the "NEXT" page Alexis Takes Control of Denver Carrington For many, Dynasty was the first look into the world of the super rich, where morals were as loose as business integrity. Clad in a dizzying array of gowns by Nolan Miller, Collins’ upper-crust manners and English accent made her the woman we all loved to hate. Her personal life was as colorful as her TV persona. Wed five times to, among others, Anthony Newley (“What Kind of Fool Am I?”) and Ron Kass (president of the Beatles’ Apple Records), Joan is now married to a man 32 years her junior. She splits her time between homes in London, Los Angeles, New York and the South of France. For maintaining a presence larger than life, for being one of the rare people who actually do improve with age, for playing the bitch with such energy and guile, we loved Joan the minute she made her small-screen entrance, and every torrid moment thereafter. Click "Next" To Read More... Joan Collins on Being Cast as Alexis on Dynasty Dynasty fashion designer Nolan Miller on Joan Collins What is your favorite Joan Collins' memory? Share this story or your comments with your friends and family! We welcome your feedback! RELATED: Who Shot J.R.? And Other Shocking TV Cliffhangers We Still Dream of Jeannie

Joan Collins on Being Cast as Alexis on Dynasty

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