Joan Collins, best known for her iconic role as Alexis Carrington on Dynasty, has lived a glamorous yet challenging personal life. Now 22 years into a happy marriage with her fifth husband, Percy Gibson—32 years her junior—Collins reflects on her journey through love and hardship.
Before finding lasting love, Collins endured four marriages, including a troubled first marriage to Maxwell Reed, where she experienced abuse. Her second husband, Anthony Newley, was unfaithful, leading to divorce despite having two children together. Her third marriage to music executive Ronald S. Kass ended due to his financial struggles and reported heroin addiction, though they had a daughter, Katy. Her fourth marriage to Swedish singer Peter Holm ended in a bitter divorce after just 13 months..
After vowing never to marry again, Collins met Gibson at a book signing in New York. Despite the age difference, she found in him a kind, respectful partner. They married when she was 68, and she credits their successful relationship to shared values, mutual respect, humor, and even practical tips like having separate bathrooms—a piece of advice from friend Michael Caine.
She jokes that she sometimes has more energy than her younger husband and says they’re quick to apologize and always support each other. After more than two decades together, the couple remains deeply in love, proving age is no barrier to lasting happiness.
