Dynasty was the opportunity to take charge of my career rather than waiting around like a library book waiting to be loaned out.

She and Newley had two children a daughter Tara Cynara Newley and a son Alexander Anthony "Sacha" Newley. 2006 An Evening with Joan Collins UK Tour. Queen Elizabeth II for her contribution to the arts and ongoing charity work.

Born in Paddington and brought up in Maida Vale Collins grew up during the Second World War. Joan Henrietta Collins OBE (born 23 May 1933) is a British actress author and columnist. Cheyney and later had a lead role in the 1990 revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives.