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Joan Collins, delighted with her new leading role at 91 and happy with her husband, 30 years her junior

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There are characters that will never go out of style. Among them are Joan Collins (91) and Wallis Simpson, two examples that epitomize the glamour of a lost and influential era. The British actress remains true to her motto of never stopping working despite her advanced age and, therefore, has accepted to portray the Duchess of Windsor in the movie The Bitter End, whose filming will start next May. The plot will focus on the last years of the widow of Edward VIII of England in Paris, where she lived in a beautiful 14-bedroom villa in the Bois de Boulogne

Actress Joan Collins.
Actress Joan Collins.AP

"I am delighted with the challenge of portraying this iconic woman in a never-before-told story," communicated the star of Dynasty on her official Instagram account. These types of roles suit her perfectly because for decades she has made an effort to mingle more than usual with the most prominent figures of British high society.

The peak of her ambition was achieved twice when in 1996 Queen Elizabeth II appointed her Officer of the Order of the British Empire and in 2005, the then Prince Charles granted her the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to various charitable projects. Since then, one must address her as "Dame Joan Collins."

Joan Collins has always felt drawn to strong women, independent and in control of their destiny, as was the case with the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson who managed to make King George V's son abdicate the throne after 11 months of reigning. That iconic event took place in December 1936, and as a result, the succession fell to the Duke of York, who would be known as King George VI. His daughter Elizabeth II became monarch in June 1953.

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were a key part in the development of the jet set during the 20th century, as the most exquisite parties in the world were usually held in their honor. Constantly pursued by paparazzi following the biggest scandal of the Windsor House, Edward and Wallis were courted by the world's great fortunes. The aristocrat was known for her fabulous collection of jewelry that Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels designed in her honor. Elizabeth Taylor, a friend of Joan Collins, bought at auction the Prince of Wales diamond brooch for $565,000 in the 1980s.

A few days ago, Joan Collins once again showed how in love she is with Percy Gibson (60), her fifth husband, by posting on Instagram a photo of their wedding to commemorate their 23rd anniversary.