In , Collins was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been recognised for her philanthropy , particularly her advocacy towards causes relating to children, which has earned her many honours. After starring in the epic film Esther and the King , she was, upon request, released from her contract with 20th Century Fox. She also appeared in an episode of Star Trek and in Subterfuge From to , Collins starred as Alexis Colby in the soap opera Dynasty , which made her an international superstar.
Over the years, she has also been named "England's most beautiful girl". In the s and s, Collins worked sporadically in acting. She made her comeback to mainstream television in the s, taking on recurring roles in the series Happily Divorced β , The Royals β , Benidorm β and American Horror Story: Apocalypse Her first starring film role since the s was The Time of Their Lives , and she has also appeared in various independent films , which includes the critically acclaimed Gerry At the age of 17, Collins was signed to the Rank Organisation , a British film studio.
After signing with Rank, Collins appeared in many British films. Her feature debut as a film extra playing a beauty contestant in Lady Godiva Rides Again which featured Diana Dors. Next was a more significant role as a gangster's moll in Judgment Deferred Collins's big break came with a major, highly publicised role as a juvenile delinquent in I Believe in You Her success in the part led to her initial stardom and the press nickname "Britain's Bad Girl".
Her subsequent films whilst under contract to Rank included Decameron Nights with Joan Fontaine ; England's first X certificate drama, Cosh Boy , directed by Lewis Gilbert ; Turn the Key Softly , a drama about three women released from prison on the same day; and the boxing saga The Square Ring In , Collins was chosen by American director Howard Hawks to star as the scheming Princess Nellifer in her first international production, Land of the Pharaohs.
The lavish Warner Brothers historical epic was unsuccessful upon release but has been lauded by Martin Scorsese and French critics supporting the auteur theory for numerous elements of its physical production. Danny Peary in his book Cult Movies , selected it as a cult classic.
