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It may be a cliché to say that 40 is 20 or 30, but legendary actress Dame Joan Collins proves that 90 can be the new 60. Unlike many other 90-year-olds, Collins, 93, has maintained her youthful appearance and attitude in a way that wows audiences.
What is Collins’ secret to overcoming the expected physical and mental effects of aging? In an interview with The IndependentShe said she prioritizes getting decent sleep and staying hydrated. Plus, it embraces the beauty of every day. “I just love life,” the star said.
Collins also keeps up with his fitness regimen by working out at the gym with a trainer (via Page six). However, she does not ignore genetics. As she reportedly told The Telegraph, she believes her genes play a role in her ability to live a vibrant life like non-elderly (via Women and home).
Will Collins will end up on the roster All celebrities who are currently 100 or older In the next few years? The world can only hope she celebrates for a long time. Meanwhile, here are five of her most memorable red carpet moments that really prove that age is more than just a number.
Sizzling hot in white at age 92
The Cannes Film Festival has long been a bastion of star power, and Collins dazzled in a dazzling white dress, long black gloves and elegant jewelry. As a writer for Grazia “She didn’t just attend the event. She totally owned it,” Collins gushed.
actually, Collins’ stunning appearance at Cannes at the age of 92 (which made everyone reconsider her no-nonsense health advice) It seems designed to illustrate the beauty that comes from being yourself. Entertainment Now She hit the nail on the head by saying that she “carried herself with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from six decades at the top of the industry.”
From a scientific point of view, confidence can definitely help people accept their aging bodies. A 2025 He studies A study in Cureus found that high self-esteem is more closely linked to feeling good about aging, rather than letting it take an emotional and social toll.
Striking the golden girl pose at age 93
Hot on the heels of her chic look at Cannes, Collins made a stunning appearance on the red carpet for the Woman of Power event in June 2026. Wearing a glamorous gold top and chic black skirt, she posed dramatically for photographers. One aspect of Collins’ outfit that can easily be overlooked: her black heels. Although it wasn’t shockingly loud, it was a quiet nod to her as the queen of heels.
If you haven’t followed Collins’ career, you may not realize how much she relates to wearing high heels. In the 2023 episode of The Graham Norton ShowCollins (who was about 90 years old) admitted that she once split heels while dancing during a TV show project. What makes this story even more fascinating (and highlights Collins’ unique personality) is that many women stop wearing high heels as they enter middle age.
Killed him at the film’s premiere in 92
Collins played for the cameras at the unveiling of A Murder Between Friends in January 2026. This time, she ditched the dresses and skirts for an all-black shirt and pants accessorized with a black sequined jacket. Naturally, she accessorised her look with sparkling necklaces.
Collins was accompanied at the screening by her husband, Percy Gibson. Although the duo is one of many celebrity couples with large age gaps, Collins explained that their marriage is not affected by the fact that they are from different generations. the New York Post Reported in 2023, Collins was clear in her memoir that she did not lack energy, even though she was 32 years older than Gibson. “Percy often admits that I can tire him out!” I wrote. (See more Celebrities who say their age gap relationships boosted their health.)
She shines like an icy star at the 90th Emmys
At the 2024 Emmy Awards, Collins appeared in a light, dazzling dress that caught the spotlight and (once again) cemented her star status. However, fans weren’t just dazzled by the vintage-inspired clothing. They were inspired by her physical appearance and vitality. For example, take a supporter X “If this is what 90 looks like, we’d all better go and get one of Lady Joan’s health and beauty books,” she tweeted.
Joan Collins will host the Emmy Awards tonight! If this is what ninety looks like, we’d all better go and get one of Lady Joan’s health and beauty books! @joancollinsdubai @TheEmmys #Beautiful #Eternal pic.twitter.com/JDw6Eko6c0
– Crispin Haskins (@CrispinHaskins) January 16, 2024
This raises a great question: What did Collins do to look naturally beautiful after the age of 90? First, she hasn’t had any cosmetic treatments, as she shared in a 2023 interview with The GuardianShe was terribly afraid of needles. She added that her secret to getting healthy, radiant skin lies in moisturizing the skin and using night cream.
Causing the spectators who were not yet ninety years old to turn green with envy
At Variety Fair’s 2024 celebration of that year’s Academy Awards, the Collins once again ruled as red carpet royalty. As a magazine Hello Instagram Reel raved, her floor-length look featured an “emerald green embroidered Marc Zunino dress.”
It’s no surprise that commenters on Instagram couldn’t hold back their praise for the big and small screen icon. The praise was not limited to her physical attractiveness, as one person said they “love her outlook on life,” and another described her as a “classy lady.”
Of course, it’s hard to pinpoint what makes Collins look so sophisticated — and how can the average woman do the same? Perhaps the best answer comes from her memoirs, “The World According to Joan“, according to what was reported The shine: “With classic clothing, excellent grooming, and a strong sense of self, practically any woman can become, if not a charismatic Hollywood goddess, attractive and worthy of admiration and some envy.”
