Fans Regret Joan Van Ark’s Decision to Use Plastic Surgery – Her Transformation in Photos

During this period, Van Ark attended BritWeek’s 10th Anniversary at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on April 23, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California.

Van Ark’s appearance sparked mixed reactions online. One person claimed. “I love her but sorry way too much botox.” “Well she looks older than that. Hollywood or hard living must really take a tow on some ppl,” added another. While one stated, “She’s 37… in her mind.”

Meanwhile, others still expressed admiration for Van Ark. “Loved her on ‘Knots Landing,'” penned one person. “Knots Landing was my favorite show back in the day,” penned another. Someone else said, “Love her as Val on ‘Knots Landing.'”

Van Ark in 2017

In 2017, Van Ark starred in the film “Psycho Wedding Crasher,” wherein she sported a different hairstyle. Photos showed her skin extremely smooth and tight and her eyebrows thin and well-defined, with a noticeable arch.

Her hair was styled in a straight, sleek bob that framed her face closely. The hair color was a dark brown, which was a noticeable change from her previous blonde shades.

Van Ark in 2022

In these June 2022 photos, Van Ark’s face was noticeably very smooth despite her age, with minimal visible wrinkles, giving her a very taut appearance.

The rare public appearance was her first in more than three years, where she ran errands in Los Angeles. The then-78-year-old was spotted in athletic wear and had her blonde locks tied up in a ponytail.

Amid her outing, she appeared thin which sparked various comments online. One person asked on X, “What’s happening to Joan Van Ark?” More people commented about Van Ark’s looks on Facebook, with one writing, “What happened to her! My heart shattered. May God bless her with the best of health.”

“My goodness, she looks so frail. I hope she is ok, another stated. One observed, “Omg! What happened to her. She was such a beautiful lady.” Someone else penned, “She had plastic surgery years ago when she was much younger and she didn’t need it.”

Meanwhile, others came to her defense by expressing admiration for her. “I so loved her in ‘Knots Landing!’ Awesome actress,” commented one person. Another said, “She actually looks great! If she wants to live a quiet, private life let her do so!” “I think for her age, she looks just fine,” one wrote.

Van Ark in 2024

In this 2024 photograph, Van Ark’s face maintains a youthful appearance with little to no visible wrinkles. She still rocks her long signature blonde tresses.

Van Ark’s most recent public appearance saw her wearing a blue suit with a classic hairstyle and long hair. Social media users commented on her look. “Looks like Joan aged naturally,” wrote one on Facebook. Another mentioned her alleged plastic surgery, writing, “Poor Joan, her surgeon should be fired. She was always so naturally pretty.”

Joan Van Ark turns 81 on June 16, 2024. While some appreciate her decision to maintain her youthful looks, others feel she may have gone too far with cosmetic enhancements.