Dianne Wiest, Woody Allen’s Muse
Diane Wiest has a number of maternal roles, most notably in The Birdcage and The Lost Boys. She also played a role in Parents. She also appeared in Woody Allen’s most famous movies, including Her Sistersand Bullets Over Broadway. Wiest earned her Bachelor’s degree in 1969 at University of Maryland before she began acting. You can still see her in the show Life in Pieces.
Joan Collins, Former Cocaine Addict
Joan Collins’ stardom was unfading even before she appeared on Dynasty. It’s impossible to forget the role of Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty, directed by Aaron Spelling. Her first major role on the big screen was in the 1951 film Lord Godiva Rides again. The actress revealed in an interview that she battled cocaine addiction at the beginning of her career. These days, fortunately, are long gone.
