Joan Collins admitted that the 80s were filled with ‘beautiful people’, beautiful clothing and lots of ‘greed.
The actress, 88, who is known for sporting an array of shoulder pads as Alexis Colby in US soap Dynasty from 1981 to 1989, enjoyed the decade of excess which saw 1987 film Wall Street’s ruthless and wealthy investor Gordon Gekko-types become part of the financial culture, with Dame Joan saying she was a fan of the character.
According to Mirror, Dynasty was her favorite show. Beautiful people were there, with beautiful costumes and beautiful sets. There was real emotion behind some scenes, as well as real caviar.
Looking back: Dame Joan Collins, 88, has admitted she misses the eighties when there was ‘beautiful people, beautiful clothes’ and plenty of ‘greed’
The 1980s were the decade of “me”. Markets were trading bonds in the style of Gordon Gekko. It was clear that the stock markets soared and investors were able to make a lot and invest it in order to live the high life.
‘I don’t care what people say about it. I don’t care if they say it was all greed and Gordon Gekko. Gordon Gekko is a favorite of mine and it’s what I miss most.
Joan, now Dame Joan, went to Hollywood in 1953 for acting work. Darryl F Zanuck (later 20th Century Fox Executive) was there to meet her. He is well known for having abused his position.
Screen siren: The actress, who is known for sporting an array of shoulder pads as Alexis Colby in US soap Dynasty from 1981 to 1989, enjoyed the decade of excess
She said that Dynasty was “the right show at the right moment” according to Mirror. It featured beautiful people and beautiful clothing, gorgeous sets, real flowers and real caviar (picture 1981).
The BBC’s documentary This Is Joan Collins explains how Darryl chased her down the corridor, and then pinned her against a wall. Darryl stated: “You need to be a man honey. A real man.”
Star described herself as being a “survivor” because she managed to flee when a make up artist came down the hallway.
She explained that she survived as a young girl in business, when almost all men were predators.
Following allegations against Chris Noth, Joan insists that she won’t ‘judge’ him.
Four women accused the man of sexual assault in April. The 67-year old denied these allegations and said that they were all ‘categorically false.
Let’s not forget: Joan, the late actress from Dame Joan was in Hollywood to study acting. Darryl F Zanuck is the executive at 20th Century Fox. He has been accused of abusing his position.
Speaking on Christmas Day’s Woman’s Hour podcast released on BBC Radio 4, Dame Joan was asked how she would deal with the advances of men as a young woman in Hollywood.
She shared how she managed to laugh a lot and wouldn’t hesitate to lend a hand to those in the nether areas.
She added, “Who knows what his actions were?” I know him, and I’m not going to judge him, because who knows who these women are? His career was ruined by doing the things he did.
‘I think that men – certainly men in my business – have to be quite a bit more careful, because we were abused.
‘It’s just that I happened to be a particularly tough person, so it did not fracture my life.’
His view: In the meantime, Joan insists she won’t ‘judge Chris Noth’ after accusations were levelled against the Sex and the City actor, which he strongly denies.