There was a rumor that Joan Collins was so broke before being cast as Alexis on Dynasty that producer Aaron Spelling had to pay for her groceries. Joan denies it, but it’s a fact that her role in that 1980s nighttime soap took her from unemployed middle-aged actress to international superstar. “To have survived and made an excellent living as an actress is something I’m quite proud of,” she says.
At 90, Joan continues to act when a good offer comes along. “There’s a perception about getting old that’s outdated,” she says. “People are living longer and living healthier.” In fact, she sounds positively irate when she’s asked if she will ever retire. “Us who have gotten older feel like we are allowed to work in a profession that has [use for] older people.”
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MEMORIES OF MY FATHER James Darren
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NIKKI DELOACH Why I CARE SO MUCH
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DEBORAH NORVILLE My Path to HAPPINESS
THE HOST OF INSIDE EDITION SHARES HER SECRETS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND WELL-BALANCED LIFE
JOHN C. MCGINLEY HOME for the HOLIDAYS
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Hearty, Big Batch FAMILY EATS
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Rita Hayworth Her Long Road to Fame
AFTER YEARS OF DOMINATION BY THE MEN IN HER LIFE, SHE FOUND THE COURAGE TO STAND ON HER OWN FEET
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\"I've watched everything she's done. It's amazing.\"
Simply Delicious ITALIAN DELIGHTS
Easy, homey and flavorpacked, these recipes from celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli feel like a hug from your kitchen
JEFF BRIDGES - MY LIFE IN 10 Pictures
“I’M A product of nepotism, man,” quipped Jeff Leon Bridges, who, along with his older brother Beau, was drawn into acting by their father, Lloyd.