The Grande Dames: Joan Collins, Isabella Rossellini Bring Old Hollywood Class to Cannes
Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini brought vintage Hollywood elegance to the Cannes Film Festival while promoting their first joint project, 'My Duchess.' The film explores the final years of Wallis Simpson, reflecting on themes of fashion, fame, and female resilience. At 92, Collins dazzled on the red carpet, while Rossellini embraced a more understated, bohemian presence.
- ▪Joan Collins, at 92, wore a custom Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture gown with diamond-encrusted pumps to the Cannes red carpet.
- ▪Isabella Rossellini skipped the red carpet, citing discomfort with its modern, high-pressure spectacle.
- ▪The two actresses discussed their new film 'My Duchess,' a long-gestating drama about the later life of Wallis Simpson.
- ▪Collins and Rossellini shared anecdotes from classic Hollywood, including a story about Roberto Rossellini nearly directing a film starring Collins.
- ▪The actresses contrasted their styles, with Collins embodying glamour and Rossellini favoring a more natural, minimalist approach.
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Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini in 'My Duchess' Courtesy of Embankment Films Home Movies Movie News The Grande Dames: Joan Collins, Isabella Rossellini Bring Old Hollywood Class to Cannes The screen legends discuss fashion, fame and female survival while unveiling My Duchess, a decades-in-the-making drama about the tragic final years of Wallis Simpson. By Scott Roxborough Plus Icon Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief sroxborough Follow Sign Up More Stories by Scott Soccer Superstar Erling Haaland to Play Animated Viking in Film Debut (Exclusive) Valeska Grisebach on ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ and Playing the Long Game Uwe Boll Directing ’23 Years Later,’ an ‘Unofficial Sequel’ to ‘House of the Dead’ (Exclusive) View All May 16, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share…
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