Dame Joan Collins refuses to watch the news because she finds it "too depressing".
The 86-year-old actress has revealed she’s been trying to survive lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic by staying healthy and playing board games – but Joan has admitted she can’t bring herself to watch the TV news at the moment because it’s so bleak.
The London-born star – who is married to Percy Gibson – shared: "Hand in hand with physical health comes mental well-being. I’ll usually have the TV on but not the news. It’s too depressing.
"Percy and I have a rule that we’ll watch in the morning and catch up at 6pm. We might watch a movie, but it would be too easy to sit in front of the TV, so after work, Percy and I try to play a board game instead – usually Scrabble or gin rummy."
Despite being on lockdown, Joan acknowledged that she’s in a better, more privileged position than a lot of other people.
Writing in the new edition of Hello! magazine, she said: "I’m dealing with the situation, but for many people, particularly those in small flats with children or in abusive relationships, it must be utterly terrifying.
"I’m really fortunate to have a good solid relationship and great friends and family."
Joan also revealed she’ll put on some make-up and change her hairstyle whenever she’s feeling a bit glum amid the current lockdown.
The veteran actress explained: "When I get depressed – which is hardly ever – I will check myself in the mirror, try to do something with my hair and put on some make-up, but it’s important to keep your skin moisturised and I always wear lipstick, the queen of cosmetics, because it cheers up your face and moisturises your lips."
Dame Joan Collins thinks the news is ‘too depressing’
