Joan Collins

Joan Collins is an English actor and author whose career spans film, television, theatre, and novels. She is especially known for playing Alexis Carrington on the television series Dynasty.

Dynasty: An American prime-time soap opera that follows the wealthy Carrington family and their rivals. Collins became an international star as Alexis Carrington, the series’ scheming antagonist.
Jackie Collins: An English-American novelist known for best-selling works of popular fiction. Joan’s younger sister, Jackie, wrote the novels adapted as The Stud and The Bitch.
British cinema: Film production and filmmaking traditions associated with the United Kingdom. Collins began her screen career in British films before moving into Hollywood productions.
1980s fashion: Clothing styles and fashion trends prominent during the 1980s. Alexis’s extravagant wardrobe helped make Collins a conspicuous style figure of the decade.
Autobiography: A first-person account of the author’s own life. Collins has published memoirs recounting her career and experiences in entertainment.
Alexis Carrington: A wealthy, ambitious character in the television series Dynasty. Collins’s signature role transformed the character into the series’ central rival to Krystle Carrington.
Anthony Newley: An English actor, singer, and songwriter who worked across stage, film, and television. Newley was Collins’s second husband and the father of two of her children.
Hollywood: The American film industry centered in Los Angeles and its global entertainment culture. Collins’s move from British films to American productions placed her within Hollywood’s star system.
Shoulder pads: Padding sewn into garments at the shoulders to create a broader silhouette. The sharp-shouldered costumes associated with Alexis became a signature of Dynasty’s visual excess.
The World According to Joan: A 2011 book by Joan Collins combining personal reflections and advice. This book presents Collins’s public voice outside her fictional screen roles.

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