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This article is about the actress. For the Irish politician, see Joan Collins (politician). Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist. Born in Paddington, west London, and brought up in Maida Vale, Collins grew up during the Second World War.
Actress Joan Collins on the day of her wedding to husband actor Maxwell Reed. He soon became known as a matinee idol who starred in numerous British films during the 1940s and 1950s. His early films include Gaiety George, Madness of the Heart and The Lost People.