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  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Dame Joan Collins refuses to watch the news because she finds it "too depressing"

    The 86-year-old actress has revealed she's been trying to survive lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic by staying healthy and playing board games - but Joan has admitted she can't bring herself to watch the TV news at the moment because it's so bleak


    The London-born star - who is married to Percy Gibson - shared: "Hand in hand with physical health comes mental well-being. I'll usually have the TV on but not the news. It's too depressing.

    "Percy and I have a rule that we'll watch in the morning and catch up at 6pm. We might watch a movie, but it would be too easy to sit in front of the TV, so after work, Percy and I try to play a board game instead - usually Scrabble or gin rummy."

    Despite being on lockdown, Joan acknowledged that she's in a better, more privileged position than a lot of other people.

    Writing in the new edition of Hello! magazine, she said: "I'm dealing with the situation, but for many people, particularly those in small flats with children or in abusive relationships, it must be utterly terrifying.

    "I'm really fortunate to have a good solid relationship and great friends and family."

    Joan also revealed she'll put on some make-up and change her hairstyle whenever she's feeling a bit glum amid the current lockdown.

    The veteran actress explained: "When I get depressed - which is hardly ever - I will check myself in the mirror, try to do something with my hair and put on some make-up, but it's important to keep your skin moisturised and I always wear lipstick, the queen of cosmetics, because it cheers up your face and moisturises your lips."

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