Dame Joan Collins and Elizabeth Hurley have reunited on the red carpet for the UK premiere of the upcoming film A Murder Between Friends. The two actresses, who previously starred together in the US soap opera The Royals, posed for photographs at the glamorous event.
A Glamorous Reunion
The 93-year-old Dynasty legend, best known for playing Alexis Carrington, wore a black mid-length dress with gold embellishment around the collar. Elizabeth Hurley opted for an orange bodycon maxi dress, paired with a gold clutch and sunglasses. The duo smiled together for the cameras, marking their first public appearance together in years.
The Royals Connection
Dame Joan and Hurley played mother and daughter in the E! series The Royals, which followed a fictional British royal family headed by Queen Helena, portrayed by Hurley. The show ran for four seasons from 2015 to 2018.
Family and Co-Stars
The Hollywood stars were joined by Elizabeth's son, Damian Hurley, who wore a light green suit. Dame Joan also posed with EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith, who stars alongside her in the film. The cast includes Days Of Our Lives' Nadia Bjorlin and co-directors Jacob Young and Trent Garrett.
The Film: A Murder Between Friends
The whodunnit follows a true-crime TV star, played by Dame Joan, as she is tasked with solving a murder mystery at her country estate. The film promises to be a thrilling addition to her illustrious career.
Upcoming Projects
Dame Joan will soon appear in the biopic My Duchess, portraying Wallis Simpson, the American socialite for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the throne, causing a constitutional crisis.
A Supermarket Mishap
Despite her Hollywood status, Dame Joan recently shared a relatable story about a supermarket trip gone wrong. While shopping at Marks & Spencer, a man bumped into her with a trolley, leaving her "fuming" and in pain. She recounted how her husband, Percy, reacted angrily, but she calmed him down, saying, "Fire came out of his eyes! And I said, 'No, no, no, no, don’t darling! It’s fine, I’m not hurt.'"
She admitted she was indeed slightly hurt, adding, "You don’t like to be bumped with a trolley!" The incident prompted her to reflect on British politeness, noting, "Great Britain used to be known for everybody being incredibly polite and well-mannered. I don’t think we’re as polite now." She praised her grandchildren and younger relatives for their good manners, contrasting them with some young people and even the elderly man who bumped into her.
