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Dame Joan Collins and Percy Gibson celebrate 20th wedding anniversary with celeb pals

Dame Joan Collins and Percy Gibson marked their 20th wedding anniversary at a star-studded party at Claridge's.

The Hollywood couple celebrated in style at the five star Mayfair hotel with an Art-Deco themed white tie party.

"It was the best night of my life," Joan told OK! magazine.

"It had that feeling of F Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby. There were so many good moments, it's hard to think of one."

Her brunette hair fell in loose curls to just above her shoulders and she added her signature red lipstick.

The pair sat at the flower-adorned tables that were covered with candles and wine glasses as they watched the dance performance.

Dame Joan Collins and Percy Gibson celebrate 20 years (Brian Aris)

Dancers dressed as "flappers" showed off their moves on the checkered dance floor as guests watched on.

A brass band played as guests mingled, with famous faces taking time to catch up with each other.

Liz Hurley, who wore a plunging red gown with a sequinned waist, and Sarah Ferguson were all present at the luxurious evening.

James Blunt and Simon Cowell were seen in deep conversation as they sipped champagne.

Dame Joan on the cover of OK! (Brian Aris)
The pair threw an Art Deco themed bash at the famous London hotel (Brian Aris)

Her goddaughter Poppy Delevgine was seen posing for a photograph with Fergie.

Dame Joan sparkled in a floor-length silver gown with shoulder pads and oversized sleeves.

The dining room in the London venue looked like something from a fairytale as it was filled with decorations and flowers.

Each table had a huge centrepiece of white flowers with a candelabra emerging through the blooms.

Keeping with the theme, each table was named after a Hollywood movie star from that era.

Sarah Ferguson was one of many famous faces at Joan and Percy's party (Brian Aris)

Controversial Foi Gras was on the menu for a starter and diners were treated to a selection of deserts.

After delivering a speech, Percy addressed his wife: "And last but not least, my angel who came from heaven, Joan."

He said how his 88-year-old wife's laughs were what kept him going and that she wakes up in the morning "looking stunning".

The 56-year-old Hollywood producer said the last 20 years had been "absolutely fabulous".

Joan Collins with Liz and Damian Hurley (Brian Aris)

He called the actress his "accomplice, counsellor" and his "fearless leader".

During Joan's speech she revealed that she calls him "perfect Percy" which she admitted that he hates.

She praised him for being able to multitask, to which Christopher Biggins said: "Oh yes?" as he let out a chuckle.

She shared with friends and family her tips for a happy marriage, and one of those things was having a separate bathroom.

The couple got married at Claridge's in 2002 (Getty Images for Marcel Remus)

The Dynasty star then choked up as she said how "proud" she was to be his wife.

The pair said "I do" at the spectacular venue in 2002 in front of 180 guests - Cilla Black, Rupert Everett and Dame Shirley Bassey to name a few.

She wore a lilac wedding dress made by one of her favourite designers Nolan Miller.

Percy wore a kilt in a Buchanan tartan as a nod to his Scottish heritage.

For all the exclusive pictures and videos visit OK.co.uk, or pick up this week’s OK! magazine out now.

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