Dame Joan Collins has come in for criticism after she has stated that she is not rich, despite being worth an estimated over $30 million!
The remark was made in an interview with BBC presenter Michael Burke. He asked the former Dynasty star what motivates her since she is already rich. Collins did not take kindly to the comment and snapped at the veteran broadcaster. ‘What’s rich? I’m not exactly rich, no. Rich, as Robert Wagner said to me, is having f*** you money. I don’t have that and I’ve a lifestyle to support.’
It came as quite a surprise to Burke, given that the actress turned author has homes in London, New York, Hollywood and St Tropez. She is reported to have also sold over 50 million books. Collins remained frosty for the rest of the interview. When Burke asked her if she was looking for one last adventure in life (referring to her new film with Pauline Collins) she quipped ‘Is that a question? You’re bumbling! I am a big squeezer of life. I couldn’t squeeze more out than I do.