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"Sins" (1986): $1,000,000
Island in the Sun (1957): $1,250 a week

She studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. Sister of Jackie Collins. Her first agent was her father Joe Collins in London. Later in her career her agent was the well-regarded Irving Paul Lazar (aka "Swifty" Lazar), until his death in 1993. Affectionately known as "The British Open" because of her liberal lifestyle. Has described herself as "right-wing" [politically], although she once collected welfare in the U.S. per her own biography. Turned down Frank Sinatra, Robert F. Kennedy, Darryl F. Zanuck and Dean Martin. She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1997 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to Drama. Met her fifth husband, theatre manager Percy Gibson, when Collins appeared in a touring production of the play "Love Letters" in the United States. Gibson helped edit Collins's new novel, "Star Quality". She was 68 and he was 36. Children: Tara Newley (b. 12 October 1963) and Alexander Newley (b. 8 November 1965) by Anthony Newley; Katyana Kass (born Kennedy "Katy" Kass, b. 20 June 1972) by Ronald S. Kass. Split permanently with first husband Maxwell Reed on her 21st birthday. Lived with art dealer Robin Hurlestone for 13 years. The second volume of her autobiography was called "Second Act" and was released in 1996, following her successful court battle against her publisher, Random House. The company had demanded that Joan return the $2-million advance it had given her for two novels, as it claimed her submissions were "substandard". The New York judge ruled in her favor. Has three grandchildren: Miel and Weston by daughter Tara Newley, and Ava Grace Newley (born July 2004), by son Alexander Newley and daughter-in-law Angela Tassoni. Only appeared in 13 of 22 episodes during the final season of "Dynasty" (1981) because the producers told her they couldn't afford to pay her every week. Best known for her role in "Dynasty" (1981) In Italy, almost all her films were dubbed by Dhia Cristiani, except Land of the Pharaohs (1955) and Sea Wife (1957) where she was dubbed by Clelia Bernacchi and Lidia Simoneschi respectively. Has been good friends with Dame Shirley Bassey for many years. Shirley sang at her wedding to Percy Gibson. Husband Percy Gibson is two years younger than her daughter Tara Newley and the same age as her son Alexander Newley.