Dame Joan Collins, the legendary star of Dynasty, has stunned fans for decades with her ageless looks — and at 93, she’s still turning heads. This month, she wowed audiences at the 79th Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony, looking far younger than her years, prompting fans to wonder: what is her secret?
In a candid new interview, Joan revealed it all — and it’s far simpler than the latest beauty fads. “Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things,” she told The Telegraph. Yet, for those hoping for a step-by-step guide, she was quick to credit her longevity to something beyond creams or injections: “I have very good genes — I’m very lucky. My father lived to 87, and my mother took incredible care of me and my sister from the start, giving us supplements before anyone even thought about them.”
This month, the Hollywood star, 93, stunned fans as she made a dazzling appearance at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony, looking far younger than her years.
Joan’s approach to health is refreshingly straightforward. She avoids junk food, gets eight hours of sleep, exercises, and emphasizes mental wellbeing — though she insists she’s never had to think about it. “I never have thought about my mental health, ever. My mental health is perfect. I had great parents, no drugs or alcohol, and a loving family. My focus has always been my life, my children, my husband, my friends.”
While many celebrities rely on cosmetic “tweakments,” Joan remains steadfastly natural. “I do not believe in what they call tweakments. I’ve never had them, which is why I look more or less the same as I have done for years,” she explained. Her age-defying skin is the result of good habits — always sleeping on her back, wearing SPF, and avoiding the sun’s harmful rays. She also credits her meticulous skincare routine, passed down from her mother, including removing makeup and applying night cream faithfully since she was 14.
In a new interview, the acting legend opened up about what she does to continue looking so fresh and youthful, sharing her belief that ‘taking care of yourself is one of the most important things’
Even when it comes to her mental wellbeing, Joan said that she’s simply never had any reason to think about it as she has ‘perfect’ mental health, thanks to her happy childhood, lack of substance abuse and prioritising her loved ones (seen with husband Percy Gibson last week)
Joan even shared a clever trick from Marilyn Monroe’s makeup artist: cooling cotton pads in ice water and placing them over her eyes for five minutes to reduce puffiness before events.
Fitness and movement remain central to her lifestyle. Despite a recent trapped nerve that sidelined her for two months, physiotherapy and regular exercise keep her mobile and limber. She still enjoys Pilates, swimming, and can even do the splits — a testament to her dedication.
Nutrition plays a role too. Joan eats a balanced diet rich in whole foods and includes an avocado every day, takes vitamin supplements, and treats herself without guilt. “I’ll drink wine, have dessert, eat toast, and have coffee with sugar. I think I’m just lucky,” she laughs.
For Joan Collins, looking this good isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about a lifetime of balance, love, and self-care. At 93, she proves that glamour and age-defying beauty come not from the knife or the latest serum, but from genes, discipline, and joy in life.
