Joan Collins proved once again that timeless glamour has no age limit as she enjoyed a stylish summer lunch with friends in the sunshine of St Tropez.
The legendary Dynasty actress, 93, looked effortlessly elegant in a strapless dress as she relaxed at her longtime home in the South of France, where she was joined by Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian and Billy Ray Cyrus .
Sharing a glimpse of the gathering on social media, Joan appeared in high spirits as she posed for photographs and sipped a glass of wine, offering fans another look at the glamorous lifestyle she has enjoyed on the French Riviera for decades.
But beyond the luxurious setting, the get-together also highlighted the enduring friendship between Joan and Elizabeth — a bond that stretches back years both on and off screen.
Joan brings timeless glamour to the French Riviera
Joan looked radiant as she sat down for lunch, choosing an elegant strapless outfit that perfectly suited the sunny surroundings.
With her signature polished make-up and carefully styled hair, the screen icon appeared relaxed as she entertained her guests.
Damian Hurley, 24, was among those spending time with the actress, while Billy Ray Cyrus, 64, was also pictured enjoying the gathering.
One photograph showed Damian and Billy smiling together, offering another glimpse of the warm relationship they have developed since Billy began dating Damian’s mother, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, 61, travelled to the South of France with Damian and Billy last week to spend time with Joan at her St Tropez villa.
For Joan, however, the destination is far more than a temporary summer escape.
Inside Joan’s decades-long love affair with St Tropez
The actress reportedly purchased her five-bedroom property in the early 1990s and has made it an important part of her life ever since.
For more than three decades, Joan has spent several months of the year there, regularly sharing glimpses of sunshine, celebrations and gatherings with famous friends.
Her friendship with Elizabeth has also endured for years.
The pair memorably appeared together in the television drama The Royals, with Joan playing the mother of Elizabeth’s character.
Their friendship continued away from the cameras, and their latest summer reunion showed that the connection remains strong.
While Joan’s glamorous appearance inevitably attracted attention, the actress has long insisted there is no extraordinary secret behind the way she looks.
Instead, she credits a combination of skincare, sensible eating and adapting her lifestyle as she has grown older.
Joan reveals her philosophy on ageing
Joan has previously rejected suggestions that cosmetic procedures are responsible for her youthful appearance.
She has said she tried Botox once many years ago but disliked the effect, particularly because facial expression is so important to her work as an actress.
Her approach to maintaining her figure is similarly straightforward: she believes people should gradually reduce how much they eat as they age rather than relying on extreme diets.
Joan has said she now eats significantly less than she did when she was younger and focuses on moderation.
When she wants to lose a small amount of weight, she has previously said she temporarily turns to simple foods including broccoli and boiled eggs.
Her ambitions for the future remain characteristically optimistic, too — Joan has spoken about hoping to reach her 100th birthday.
Skincare also remains an important part of her daily routine, with the actress repeatedly stressing the importance of protecting and caring for the skin.
Her fitness routine has changed with age
Joan’s approach to exercise has naturally evolved over the decades.
As a teenager and young woman, she recalled spending hours dancing at clubs and dance halls, giving her an energetic form of exercise without necessarily thinking of it as a fitness regime.
Later, gym workouts and Pilates became part of her routine.
But Joan has acknowledged that ageing requires a different approach and that the body cannot always cope with the same levels of physical stress it once could.
She has had to reduce some activity in recent years, particularly after suffering from a trapped nerve that left her struggling with everyday movement for around two months.
Rather than trying to maintain the routines of her younger years, Joan has adapted her lifestyle — something that appears central to her philosophy of ageing well.
Still embracing life at 93
More than seven decades after beginning her screen career, Joan remains a familiar presence in the entertainment world and on social media.
Her latest St Tropez appearance was less about making a grand statement and more about enjoying the life she has built: sunshine, good company and a home she has treasured for more than 30 years.
Surrounded by Elizabeth, Damian and Billy, Joan appeared completely at ease as another summer unfolded on the French Riviera.
And with her 100th birthday firmly in her sights, the Hollywood legend seems determined to continue enjoying every chapter in unmistakable Joan Collins style.