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Valerie Bertinelli

File:Valerie Bertinelli by Gage Skidmore.jpg

Valerie Bertinelli in 2019

Valerie Anne Bertinelli (born April 23, 1960) is an American actress and television personality. She is known for her roles on the television series One Day at a Time, Touched by an Angel, and Hot in Cleveland. Bertinelli has also hosted several cooking shows on the Food Network.

Early Life

Valerie Bertinelli was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Nancy and Andrew Bertinelli, a General Motors executive. She grew up in a Roman Catholic household with her three brothers. The family frequently moved due to her father's career, living in places such as Claymont, Delaware, Clarkston, Michigan, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Los Angeles, California.

Career

Acting

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Valerie Bertinelli in One Day at a Time, 1975

Bertinelli's acting career began in 1975 when she was cast as Barbara Cooper Royer on the CBS sitcom One Day at a Time. The show was a hit, and Bertinelli became a household name. She remained with the series until its end in 1984.

In the 1990s, Bertinelli starred in the television drama Touched by an Angel and appeared in several made-for-TV movies. In 2010, she returned to sitcoms with a starring role in Hot in Cleveland, which aired on TV Land until 2015.

Television Hosting

Bertinelli has also found success as a television host. She has hosted Valerie's Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship on the Food Network, showcasing her culinary skills and engaging personality.

Personal Life

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Valerie Bertinelli with Eddie Van Halen at the 1991 Emmy Awards

In 1981, Bertinelli married Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist of the rock band Van Halen. The couple had one son, Wolfgang Van Halen, born in 1991. Bertinelli and Van Halen divorced in 2007, but they remained on good terms until his death in 2020.

Bertinelli has been open about her struggles with weight and self-image, which she has discussed in her books and interviews. She has also been involved in various charitable activities and advocacy work.

Awards and Recognition

Bertinelli has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, including two Golden Globe Awards for her role in One Day at a Time. She has also been recognized for her contributions to television and her work as a host.

Related Pages

References

External Links

Valerie Bertinelli on IMDb

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-Valerie Bertinelli is an American actress, author, and television personality. She was born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, and is best known for her roles on the television shows "One Day at a Time" and "Hot in Cleveland."
+== Valerie Bertinelli ==
-=== Early Life and Career ===
-Bertinelli began her career as a child actress, appearing in several television commercials and shows. She gained national recognition in 1975 when she was cast as Barbara Cooper in the television sitcom "One Day at a Time."
+[[File:Valerie_Bertinelli_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg|thumb|Valerie Bertinelli in 2019]]
-Bertinelli continued to act throughout the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in a variety of television shows and movies. She also became a spokesperson for the Jenny Craig weight loss program in the early 2000s.
-=== Television Career ===
+'''Valerie Anne Bertinelli''' (born April 23, 1960) is an American actress and television personality. She is known for her roles on the television series ''[[One Day at a Time (1975 TV series)|One Day at a Time]]'', ''[[Touched by an Angel]]'', and ''[[Hot in Cleveland]]''. Bertinelli has also hosted several cooking shows on the [[Food Network]].
-In 2010, Bertinelli landed the role of Melanie Moretti on the television series "Hot in Cleveland," which aired for six seasons. She also hosted the cooking show "Valerie's Home Cooking" on the Food Network from 2015 to 2021, which showcased her passion for cooking and entertaining.
-Bertinelli has also appeared as a guest judge on several Food Network competition shows, including "Kids Baking Championship" and "Worst Cooks in America."
+== Early Life ==
-=== Personal Life ===
+Valerie Bertinelli was born in [[Wilmington, Delaware]], to Nancy and Andrew Bertinelli, a General Motors executive. She grew up in a Roman Catholic household with her three brothers. The family frequently moved due to her father's career, living in places such as [[Claymont, Delaware]], [[Clarkston, Michigan]], [[Shreveport, Louisiana]], and [[Los Angeles, California]].
-Bertinelli has been married twice, first to musician Eddie Van Halen from 1981 to 2007, and then to financial planner Tom Vitale in 2011. She has one son, Wolfgang, with Van Halen.
-In addition to her acting and television careers, Bertinelli has authored several books, including "Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time" and "Valerie's Home Cooking: More than 100 Delicious Recipes to Share with Friends and Family."
+== Career ==
-=== Philanthropy ===
-Bertinelli is involved in several charitable organizations, including the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center and the American Heart Association. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her struggles with depression and anxiety.
+=== Acting ===
-=== References ===
+[[File:Valerie_Bertinelli_One_Day_at_a_Time_1975.JPG|thumb|Valerie Bertinelli in ''One Day at a Time'', 1975]]
-== See also ==
+Bertinelli's acting career began in 1975 when she was cast as Barbara Cooper Royer on the [[CBS]] sitcom ''One Day at a Time''. The show was a hit, and Bertinelli became a household name. She remained with the series until its end in 1984.
-*[[Actress]]
-*[[Cooking show]]
+In the 1990s, Bertinelli starred in the television drama ''Touched by an Angel'' and appeared in several made-for-TV movies. In 2010, she returned to sitcoms with a starring role in ''Hot in Cleveland'', which aired on [[TV Land]] until 2015.
-*[[Weight loss program]]
-*[[Charitable organization]]
+=== Television Hosting ===
-*[[Mental health awareness]]
+Bertinelli has also found success as a television host. She has hosted ''Valerie's Home Cooking'' and ''Kids Baking Championship'' on the [[Food Network]], showcasing her culinary skills and engaging personality.
-[[Category:Television personalities]] [[Category:American actresses]] [[Category:Authors]] [[Category:Philanthropists]] [[Category:Cookbook writers]]
+== Personal Life ==
+[[File:Eddie_Van_Halen_and_Valerie_Bertinelli_at_the_1991_Emmy_Awards.jpg|thumb|Valerie Bertinelli with Eddie Van Halen at the 1991 Emmy Awards]]
+In 1981, Bertinelli married [[Eddie Van Halen]], the guitarist of the rock band [[Van Halen]]. The couple had one son, Wolfgang Van Halen, born in 1991. Bertinelli and Van Halen divorced in 2007, but they remained on good terms until his death in 2020.
+Bertinelli has been open about her struggles with weight and self-image, which she has discussed in her books and interviews. She has also been involved in various charitable activities and advocacy work.
+== Awards and Recognition ==
+Bertinelli has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, including two [[Golden Globe Awards]] for her role in ''One Day at a Time''. She has also been recognized for her contributions to television and her work as a host.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[One Day at a Time (1975 TV series)]]
+* [[Touched by an Angel]]
+* [[Hot in Cleveland]]
+* [[Eddie Van Halen]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000933/ Valerie Bertinelli on IMDb]
+[[Category:1960 births]]
+[[Category:Living people]]
+[[Category:American television actresses]]
+[[Category:American television hosts]]
+[[Category:People from Wilmington, Delaware]]