Biography
Who is Valerie Bertinelli?
Early life and background
Valerie Anne Bertinelli was born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware. Her parents were Nancy Carvin and Andrew Bertinelli, who worked as an executive for General Motors. Due to her father's professional obligations, the family moved frequently during her childhood. They lived in several locations, including Michigan, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, California.
While living in California, she studied acting at the Tami Lynn School of Artists. She attended Granada Hills Charter High School but did not complete her studies there. The family practiced the Roman Catholic faith during her upbringing.
Acting career and television roles
Valerie Bertinelli began her screen career as a child. Her first appearance was in an episode of the show Apple's Way. Shortly after, producer Norman Lear cast her as Barbara Cooper in the sitcom One Day at a Time. This role brought her significant attention, and she appeared in 208 episodes between 1975 and 1984. For her performance on the show, she received two Golden Globe Awards.
In the decades that followed, she appeared in various television films and miniseries. She played the lead character in the show Sydney during the 1990s. Later, she joined the cast of the drama Touched by an Angel for its final two seasons. From 2010 to 2015, she starred alongside Betty White and others in the sitcom Hot in Cleveland. Her work in television eventually led to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
Cooking shows and other ventures
In 2015, Valerie shifted her career focus toward culinary television. She began hosting the show Valerie's Home Cooking on the Food Network. She also served as a host for the program Kids Baking Championship for several years. Her work on Valerie's Home Cooking earned her two Daytime Emmy Awards. She has also released several books, including her memoir titled Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today.
Beyond acting and hosting, she has engaged in various public activities. In 2007, she became a spokesperson for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program. She also participated in the Boston Marathon in 2010 to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Personal life and family
Valerie married musician Eddie Van Halen in 1981. The couple had one son, Wolfgang Van Halen, who was born in 1991. They separated in 2001 and finalized their divorce in 2007. Despite the end of their marriage, they maintained a friendly relationship until his death.
In 2011, she married financial planner Tom Vitale. This marriage lasted until their divorce was finalized in 2022. During this time, she also took on the role of stepmother to his four children.
Birthday and age
Valerie Bertinelli was born on April 23, 1960, which makes Valerie 66 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Valerie shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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