In her captivating memoir, “Behind The Shoulder Pads: Tales I Tell My Friends,” Hollywood legend Dame Joan Collins delves into a memorable and unexpected encounter with pop sensation Harry Styles during the 2019 Met Gala. The actress, now 90 years old, sheds light on the incident and the reasons behind their interaction.
As Dame Joan recounts, the unexpected moment unfolded during Cher’s performance, where Styles energetically leaped onto the table where she and other attendees were seated. He embarked on an impromptu performance, singing and dancing with exuberance.
However, what made this occurrencxae particularly remarkable was the fact that Styles’ enthusiastic display obstructed the view of everyone at the table, despite their pleas for him to come down.
For Dame Joan, this Met Gala was a special one, as it marked her first attendance at fashion’s grandest night out. Styles’ unexpected interruption did cause annoyance, but it also added an unforgettable element to the event.
Describing the atmosphere that night, Dame Joan recalled, “The sophisticated crowd went mad for her [Cher], standing up, whooping, and cheering.” The gala was a star-studded affair, with luminaries like Bette Midler, Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Katie Holmes joining in the revelry.
Cher, who headlined the event, left the stage momentarily only to return in her iconic Bob Mackie sleek black embroidered bodysuit and a massive black curly wig to perform her timeless hit, “Believe.”
Despite the unforeseen interruption by Harry Styles, Dame Joan Collins admitted that she thoroughly enjoyed her first Met Gala experience. She expressed her readiness to return to the prestigious event, albeit with a humorous touch, noting the considerable seat cost of $30,000 (£24,700) and quipping that she would await another invitation.
In sharing her story, Dame Joan Collins adds a charming and candid chapter to her illustrious career, offering readers a glimpse into the glamour and surprises that unfold in the world of Hollywood and high-profile events like the Met Gala.
