‘It was a magical three days…’ Dame Joan Collins, 92, beams with joy as she celebrates fairytale castle wedding of only son Alexander ‘Sacha’ Newley, 60… years after his first plans for a South of France ceremony were dramatically called off… - suong
Dame Joan Collins was overjoyed as she watched her only son, the artist Alexander 'Sacha' Newley, tie the knot with singer-songwriter Sheela Raman in a gorgeous ceremony at a lakeside castle in Salzburg at the weekend.
The Dynasty star, 92, was among the guests as Sacha, 60, whose father was Joan's second husband - the late actor and singer Anthony Newley - exchanged vows with the American-born musician, 41.
The wedding was a long time coming. The couple got engaged in 2019 but their original plans for a South of France ceremony were dramatically called off the following year due to Covid restrictions.
Now, five years on, they finally got their dream day in Austria.
It is Sacha's second marriage following his six-year union with US jewellery designer Angela Tassoni, with whom he shares daughter Ava Grace, 20.
Sheela, who stunned in a vintage-inspired lace gown, shared photos on Instagram of the big day, captioning the post: 'What a gift to stand side-by-side, surrounded by our beloved friends and family, as we step into this new chapter together.
Dame Joan Collins was overjoyed as she watched her only son, the artist Alexander 'Sacha' Newley, tie the knot with jazz singer Sheela Raman in a gorgeous ceremony at a lakeside castle
The Dynasty star, 92, looked elegant in a pale blue ensemble as she walked arm-in-arm with her son Sacha
'Our wedding day was more than a celebration, it was a reflection of the creative life we're building together, full of music, laughter and love, and our little girl, who makes every day more glorious as she blossoms.
'We're so grateful to our family and friends who traveled from near and far, held us in joy, and communed with us on this sacred day. It will live with us always.'
Joan, who wore an elegant light blue dress and matching hat for the occasion, commented: 'It was a magical three days,' to which her new daughter-in-law replied, 'It was so wonderful to celebrate with you.'
The newlyweds tied the knot against a spectacular Alpine backdrop, posing for photos on a jetty stretching into a crystal-clear lake before joining guests at a grand turreted castle.
Later, Sheela treated their friends and family to a soaring rendition of Feeling Good - co-written by Sacha’s late father, Anthony, for the musical The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd. It was first performed on stage in 1964 by Cy Grant and covered by Nina Simone the following year. The couple then took a turn at serenading each other in front of the crowd.
Distinguished painter Sacha is celebrated for his portraits of cultural icons including Gore Vidal, Superman star Christopher Reeve and the later American filmmaker Billy Wilder.
He and Sheela welcomed their daughter, Deia Shanaya, in 2022, making Dame Joan a grandmother for the fourth time.
The wedding was a long time coming. The couple got engaged in 2019 but their original plans for a South of France ceremony were dramatically called off the following year due to Covid restrictions
Sheela, who stunned in a vintage-inspired lace gown, shared photos on Instagram of the big day
She captioned the post: 'What a gift to stand side-by-side, surrounded by our beloved friends and family, as we step into this new chapter together'
The newlyweds tied the knot against a spectacular Alpine backdrop, posing for photos on a jetty stretching into a crystal-clear lake before joining guests at a grand turreted castle
Joan, who has been married to her fifth husband, film producer Percy Gibson, for 23 years, said of having a fourth grandchild: 'It's really lovely to become a grandma again. It's all these grandchildren that keeps me so young.'
Joan also has two daughters: the writer Tara Newley, 61, from her marriage to Anthony Newley, and the actress Katyana Kass, 53, from her third marriage to record executive Ron Kass.
The actress's own journey to lasting love was famously long and colourful. She wed her first husband, the Northern Irish actor Maxwell Reed, in 1952, before finding a different kind of glamour in her union with Anthony Newley a decade later. Their marriage ended in 1970.
Ron Kass became her third husband in 1972, though they too separated after more than a decade together, and in 1985 she wed Swedish pop singer Peter Holm in a whirlwind romance that collapsed just two years later.
It was only with Percy, 32 years her junior, that Joan finally found stability. The pair met at a book signing in San Francisco in 2000 and married two years later.
She has described him as a 'wonderful, kind, truly good man' and 'the love of her life'.
‘I always get asked how I stay in shape…’ Love Island’s Molly Smith shows off her unbelievably ripped abs in a skimpy yellow bikini on sun-soaked getaway… and teases the secret behind her six-pack that fans are desperate to know… - suong
Love Island star Molly Smith displayed her unbelievably ripped abs in a slew on bikini snaps on Monday.
Taking to Instagram, the fitness fanatic and Love Island All Stars winner, 31,
Relaxing on a sun lounger in a mystery location, Molly was seen wearing a butter yellow two-piece featuring white lace lining and baby blue bows.
The skimpy bikini showed off Molly's incredibly toned physique and six pack - which she credits to her Move With Molly gym plans.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Molly shared a different bikini snap as she gave fans insight into how she achieves her physique.
'I always get asked, how do you stay in shape all year round? The truth is @mwmplan,' she wrote.
Love Island star Molly Smith displayed her unbelievably ripped abs in a slew on bikini snaps on Instagram on Monday
Relaxing on a sun lounger in a mystery location, Molly was seen wearing a butter yellow two-piece featuring white lace lining and baby blue bows
'Even when my schedule is all over the place or I'm travelling, my programs fit around any lifestyle.
'Whether it's a full gym session or a quiet one at home, moving my body is always a priority!'
It comes after Molly and her fiancé, Tom Clare, shared their wedding plans this week.
The smitten couple got engaged during their vacation to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, earlier this month.
Now, they shared their plans to tie the knot abroad, revealing they may return to Cape Town,
Molly who took part in the 2020 series of Love Island, told the new issue of Closer: 'Tom and I met in Cape Town - we were on the winter All Stars show.
She continued: 'We were thinking about it as a wedding venue to take us back to where it all started.'
However, if Tom, 26, who starred in the 2023 series of Love Island, and Molly do not say 'I do' in the South African capital, it may be in another country.
The skimpy bikini showed off Molly's incredibly toned physique and six pack - which she credits to her Move With Molly gym plans
Taking to her Instagram Story, Molly shared a different bikini snap as she gave fans insight into how she achieves her physique
Molly added: 'We definitely want to get married abroad, but we're not sure yet - we need to do a lot more digging.
The reality TV star also shared that her best friend got married abroad this year, and she and Tom just 'loved the whole vibe'.
On Molly's season of Love Island, she was in the Mallorca, Spain-based villa with the likes of Paige Turley, 28, Sophie Piper, 26, Jess Gale, 26, Eve Gale, 26, Siannise Fudge, 31, Demi Jones, 27, and Shaughna Phillips, 31.
And her cast members on Love Island: All Stars included Georgia Harrison, 30, Georgia Steel, 27, Liberty Poole, 26, Demi Jones, Kaz Kamwi, 30, and Hannah Elizabeth, 35.
And Molly - who is also good friends with Gabby Allen, 33, who won the 2025 series of Love Island: All Stars - would love her girls to be her bridesmaids
During the interview, Molly also revealed that Tom has already planned out his stag do and sorted the whole itinerary.
Meanwhile, Molly hinted that she will be having a 'wild' hen do as all of her girl friends are 'good vibes' and fun to be around.
Molly recently showed off her engagement ring as she posed with Tom in a series of sweet Instagram snaps from their romantic trip to Dubai.
Sharing a glimpse into their lavish holiday, where Tom proposed, the couple looked happier than ever as they soaked up the sun at the beach.
