Joan Collins, 90, showcases her age-defying looks and opts for a chic sequinned blazer as she attends the British Consulate General's pre-Oscars event in California

Dame Joan Collins showcased her age-defying visage as she attended the British Consulate General pre-Oscars event on Friday.

The 90-year-old actress, looked incredible in a fabulous black dress as she celebrated British excellence in film during the 96th Academy Awards in LA.

She cut a trendy figure as she stepped out wearing a huge silver statement necklace featuring a cross.

Joan wore a knee-length black flowy dress that she paired with a black bedazzled blazer which featured padded shoulders.

Adding inches to her petite frame, the Dynasty star opted for a pair of black, pointed-toe kitten-heeled stilettoes.

Dame Joan Collins showcased her age defying looks as she stepped out to the British Consulate General pre-Oscars event on Friday

The 90-year-old actress, looked incredible in a fabulous black dress as she celebrated British excellence in film during the 96th Academy Awards in LA

Rocking a pouty red lip, the brunette beauty opted for a full glam makeup look as she pouted cherry red lip.

Joan was spotted catching up with guest Emily Cloke as she also looked fabulous in black as she opted for a floor-length dress for the event.

TV presenter Ross King was also spotted at the Californian event.

The 62-year-old looked dapper as usual in a two-piece black suit, which he paired with an electric blue pocket wipe.

The talent looked in high spirits as he joined Joan for a chat during the ceremony.

Jameela Jamil was a vision for the occasion as she stepped out in an electric blue figure-hugging dress.

The Love At First Sight narrator looked sensational as she showcased her slender figure and long luscious locks.

She finished off her stunning outfit with a pair of black stilettoes.

Joan wore a knee-length black flowy dress that she paired with a black bedazzled blazer which featured padded shoulders (pictured with Emily Cloke)

TV presenter Ross King was also spotted at the Californian event. The 62-year-old  looked dapper as usual in a two-piece black suit, which he paired with an electric blue pocket wipe

Jameela Jamil was a vision for the occasion as she stepped out in an electric blue figure-hugging dress

The Love At First Sight narrator looked sensational as she showcased her slender figure and long luscious locks

With just a few days to go until the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the show's producers are feeling good about what they´ve put together.

The nominees are some of the best the Oscars have seen, including some true blockbusters like Oppenheimer and Barbie.

Ryan Gosling is singing 'I'm Just Ken' during the show, as well as presenting along with stars like Charlize Theron and Melissa McCarthy.

There will be a live orchestra in the theater. 

And the ever-reliable Jimmy Kimmel is back to host the proceedings for the fourth time.

'We're really excited about this year,' said Kimmel's wife Molly McNearney, who is executive producing the show for the fourth time. 

'It's a phenomenal year of movies. And we have great movies that the home audience is familiar with, which makes our jobs easier.'

The producers were hired earlier than usual, meaning they´ve had more time to plan and study past Oscars broadcasts to try to home in on what works and what doesn't.

 One thing they´ve learned is that if the room is laughing, the audience at home is usually laughing too.

McNearney said that they're focusing on jokes over big, highly produced comedy bits. Kimmel will do his 10-minute monologue to kick off the show and will be sprinkled throughout.

'I think an evening that just makes people feel good is a win,' McNearney said.

'Our job as producers is to keep that feeling good moving quickly because it is a long show and we want to make sure people are staying throughout.'

Another thing that works: When the speeches are good and people feel invested in the winners.