Knots Landing star Joan Van Ark's shocking look reveals her failure to turn back time

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Van Ark, 64, was seen at a benefit in Hollywood wearing a sober suit, and mask-like make-up which failed to hide the fact that she has appeared to have been under the surgeon's knife. Several times.

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Not so golden years: Knots Landing actress Joan Van Ark's attempts to hold back the years with cosmetic procedures appears to have backfired

The actress' shocking appearance was not aided by her painted on eyebrows and heavy eye make-up which failed to conceal her blotchy skin.

And bizarrely she appeared to have forgotten to add lipstick to her highly-plumped lips – which had the effect of making her look cadaverous.

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Looks unfamiliar: The ageing actress appeared at a benefit on the weekend, and proved that cosmetic surgery may not always be the best option

Van Ark's ravaged appearance was in stark contrast to the fresh-faced look she was once famous for, as Valene Ewing in the hit 80s soap, a spin-off from huge ratings winner Dallas.

She was a guest on Dallas, but proved so popular, that she returned several times and was then given her own show.

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Better days: Joan as she appeared in her heyday in hit show Knots Landing with co-star Ted Shackleford

Ironically, Van Ark, who clearly is not the poster girl for cosmetic surgery, has recently filmed a guest appearance on the plastic surgery based drama Nip/Tuck.

Her cameo on the hit show, which stars British actress Joely Richardson, sees her reunited with her former Knots Landing co-star Donna Mills.

Acccording to an insider both actresses required hours of hair and makeup preparation, and rail-thin Joan was said to have only consumed several glasses of water with honey and one banana – all day.

It also reportedly took four hours to set up the onset lighting to perfectionist Van Ark's complete satisfaction.