I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money.

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.