She revealed she was fairly young when the war began and that her father had to remain in London as he had to entertain those who stayed behind. She :
“But I was evacuated constantly.. […] We were all over the place.”
The celebrity pictured on January 1, 1955 | Sources: Getty Images
The celebrity pictured at home on December 1, 1955 in London | Sources: Getty Images
This negatively impacted her schooling as her family could not stay in one place. This showbiz star admitted it was a challenging period for her. However, she and her sibling were fortunate enough to have their mother with them, which made things easier.
She her and her loved ones sleeping in the underground, “We went to the one at Marble Arch the most. It was very convivial – people would have accordions and they’d sing.”
Who Is the Girl Who Slept in the Underground?
The girl who was an evacuee is English actress , who became a household name after appearing in the 1981 drama series, “Dynasty,” alongside .
Joan Collins pictured on January 1, 1970 | Sources: Getty Images
In an October 2013 interview, Collins revealed her grandmother, who taught her how to sing and do tap dance, and splits, encouraged her to . However, her father discouraged her from becoming an actress, saying that by age 23, she would no longer be relevant to the industry. Evidently, she soared over everyone’s expectations.
Joan Collins in the set of “Esther and the King,” 1960 | Sources: Getty Images
As much as her career has thrived through the years, the same cannot be said about Collins’ love life. The star was once engaged to actor Warren Beatty, then 23, and she fell pregnant with his child at age 26.
But he encouraged her to, telling her it would tarnish their careers. Although hesitant about it initially, the now mother of three said he was right years later.
An undated photograph of Joan Collins and her children at home in California | Sources: Getty Images
