Ever wondered what makes a marriage last? Joan Collins, the legendary Hollywood actress, has been happily married to Percy Gibson since 2002. At 85 years old, Joan recently appeared on the UK TV show This Morning and shared her insights into maintaining a thriving relationship with her 54-year-old husband. Let's dive into her wisdom and see what makes their bond so special.

Joan's Marriage Tips: Straight From the Heart

When asked about the secrets to her long-lasting marriage, Joan didn't hesitate to share her humorous yet practical advice. “Don’t marry an actor! Rule No. 1,” she joked with cohosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby during the February 5 episode of This Morning. But there's more to her advice than just a good laugh. Joan went on to emphasize the importance of having separate bathrooms, which she labeled as "Rule No. 2." And let's not forget the importance of forgiveness. "One has arguments, but to always be forgiving," she added, highlighting the significance of empathy and understanding in any relationship.

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Family and Career: Balancing It All

While Joan and Percy haven't had children together, she remains a proud parent to her adult children Tara Newley, 55, Alexander Newley, 53, and Katyana Kass, 46. Even at the age of 85, Joan shows no signs of slowing down. She's currently touring with her one-woman show, a testament to her enduring passion for the arts. On February 17, she'll be performing in London at the London Palladium, marking her 17th wedding anniversary with Percy. "We start next week and it's at the London Palladium on our wedding anniversary — 17 years, can you believe it? And they said it wouldn’t last!" she exclaimed.

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Joan's Unique Show: A Conversation, Not a Performance

Joan's upcoming show promises to be an unconventional experience. "It’s different because it’s unscripted and really a conversation with the audience, mixed with anecdotes if the audience bring them up," she explained. The format allows for a dynamic interaction, where audience members can ask her practically anything — with one exception. "Except for politics! I don’t do politics!" she joked, emphasizing her preference for personal and entertaining topics over political discourse.