Joan Collins has branded Donald Trump “one of her lifelong friends” after the Hollywood icon was named as a pro-MAGA patriot.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the Dynasty star, 91, has “never been shy about her love” for the politician, and they’ve been pals for over four decades.
Collins raised eyebrows this week by attending a “pre-inauguration celebration” with right-wing friends.
The iconic actress was seen having a “lovely dinner with friends” in a picture shared by conservative actor James Woods on his X account.
Seeing the star alongside Woods and other outspoken MAGA fanatics led many fans to share their surprise that Collins is associated with the group.
But according to sources close to Collins, it should come as “no surprise at all” as the president-elect is one of her “closest friends”.
The source said: “To Joan, Donald is not just a former president and soon-to-be MAGA president, but he is also one of her closest lifelong friends.
“She has run in his circle for 40 years, and they have so much love for one another.”
The source noted Collins has openly praised Trump, 78, for helping to inspire her beloved Dynasty character, Alexis Carrington Colby.
The insider continued: “It is no secret that Joan modeled her infamous Alexis character on Dynasty after Donald.
“She has discussed her inspiration countless times over the years and said it was half Donald Trump and half another friend of hers.
“She took Donald’s ‘ruthlessness’ for Alexis. Joan has never been shy about her love for Donald.”
The source also highlighted Collins’ close relationship with Trump and his late ex-wife, Ivanna.
The insider added: “But it was not only Donald that is a huge part of her life but Donald’s ex-wife Ivanna, Ivanka’s mom. Joan and Ivanna were so beyond close and remained friends until Ivanna’s death.
“Joan was heartbroken when Ivanna passed because she was one of the only people who truly got her. She never let Donald and Ivanna’s divorce change her love and respect for each of them.”
Opening up about the British icon’s decision to support her friend amid his political campaigns, the insider continued: “Joan has always been quiet about her political affiliations because she does not believe this needs to be broadcast.”
Collins’ fifth husband, Percy Gibson , 60, was also at the gathering, which had started out as a “post-Christmas dinner.”
Woods explained in the picture caption: “It evolved from a post-Christmas dinner to a pre-Inauguration celebration. Not often in Hollywood, you can be surrounded by patriots. What a joyous night.”
Also in attendance was actor Jon Voight , who is Angelina Jolie’s father.
The star has made no secret of his love for Trump and was recently seen enjoying the election result at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
In 2017, while appearing on the Jonathan Ross chat show in the U.K., Collins opened up about Trump being the inspiration for her character Alexis.
“I actually wrote about it years and years ago, that one of the people mentioned was Donald Trump,” she stated at the time.
Collins said she was drawn to Trump “because he was very harsh, tough, clever, devious, and manipulative.”
In a recent interview, Hollywood icon Joan Collins opened up about her close connection with former President Donald Trump, whom she referred to as a “lifelong friend.” The revelation came after Collins was outed as a shock MAGA patriot for attending a pre-inauguration celebration for Trump.
Collins, best known for her role in the hit TV show “Dynasty,” shared that she has known Trump for many years and considers him a dear friend. She praised him for his business acumen and leadership skills, describing him as a “true visionary” who has always been ahead of his time.
The British actress also defended her decision to attend the pre-inauguration celebration, stating that she believes in supporting her friends no matter their political affiliations. She expressed her admiration for Trump’s policies and accomplishments during his time in office, including his efforts to boost the economy and create jobs.
While Collins acknowledged that not everyone may agree with her views, she emphasized the importance of respecting differing opinions and maintaining civility in political discourse. She urged her fans and followers to focus on the positive aspects of Trump’s legacy and to come together as a nation to move forward in unity.
Overall, Joan Collins’ revelation about her close connection with Donald Trump sheds light on the complex and often controversial nature of political allegiances in Hollywood. It serves as a reminder that individuals can have friendships and relationships that transcend political boundaries, and that it is possible to find common ground even in the face of differing beliefs.
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