Joan Collins, 93, shows off her age-defying looks as she hits the pool at her St Tropez villa with Bond girl Alison Papworth
By CONNIE RUSK, ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR
Published: 05:59 EDT, 21 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:10 EDT, 21 July 2026
Joan Collins showed off her age-defying looks as she shared an insight into her holiday in St Tropez.
The actress looked decades younger than her 93-years in a series of glamorous snaps shared to Instagram on Monday.
Joan and her husband Percy Gibson, 61, own a five-bedroom villa in the French Riviera coastal town.
In one snap, Joan modelled an off-the shoulder white dress with a purple shrug, while in another she hit the pool alongside Bond girl Alison Papworth.
Alison appeared in For Your Eyes Only (1981) and Octopussy (1983).
Joan invited a whole host of pals from the showbiz industry including costume jeweller Kenneth Jay Lane, stylist Rene Horsch, nutritionist Gabriela Peacock and her baby godson Felix.
Joan Collins showed off her age-defying looks as she shared an insight into her holiday in St Tropez. The actress looked decades younger than her 93-years in a series of glamorous snaps
Joan hit the pool alongside Bond girl Alison Papworth. Alison appeared in For Your Eyes Only (1981) and Octopussy (1983) (1983)
She captioned the post: 'This July is one of the hottest months ever in Saint Tropez but we’ve had a marvelous time in spite of it!'
Carole Bamford commented: 'Looking fabulous' while another follower wrote: 'You're so iconic'.
Joan recently spoke about her villa in St Tropez as she said: 'Thanks to Mr Macron I can only spend 90 days there! And that’s for the whole of Europe!
So if I go to Paris for the weekend, which I haven’t done since before Covid, I’m allowed 90 days, that’s it. And we have tons of friends who want to come and stay.
'I sometimes say that place is like a hotel, because I have this big board with who’s coming when: "Tara [Joan’s daughter] is coming then, Biggins is coming then..." Christopher Biggins is one of my best pals.'
She also gave an insight into how she maintains her youthful appearance as she revealed why she is firmly against Botox and fillers and how she continues to dance to keep her body fit.
She told Daily Mail: 'I like people who look the way they are. And I do not like the trout pout.' You can read the full story here.
Joan invited a whole host of pals from the showbiz industry including costume jeweler Kenneth Jay Lane and stylist Rene Horsch
Joan was always dressed to impress as she hosted at her luxury villa
Joan and her husband Percy Gibson, 61, own a five-bedroom villa in the French Riviera coastal town (pictured with godson Felix and pal Gabriela Peacock)
Joan kept cool with a fan as she enjoyed a lunch by the beach
Joan posed for a sweet snap with her friends and wrote: 'This July is one of the hottest months ever in Saint Tropez but we’ve had a marvelous time in spite of it!'
Joan has often said that she stays away from junk food and credits her youthful appearance to a balanced diet - but without denying herself life's pleasures, including a glass of fizz or pudding if she wants it.
Speaking previously to the Daily Mail, she has said: 'The quality of what you eat is as important as the quality of the products you use.'
'I try to eat a balanced diet. I believe eating avocados is very beneficial and I believe in taking vitamin supplements – I take Vitamin C, E and Omega oils.'
Maintaining a healthy approach to treats and working with nutritionist to the stars, Gabriela, has worked wonders in her later life - but Joan admits she may just have been served up some great genes.