Valerie Bertinelli is a Hollywood sweetheart known not just for her iconic roles but also for her candidness about her physical and emotional struggles. At 65, she has unveiled an impressive weight loss transformation, sharing openly about how giving up one key thing helped her change her life.
Starting her acting career at 14, Valerie quickly gained attention with roles like Barbara in One Day at a Time. She won two Golden Globes and starred in various popular TV shows over decades. Her marriage to rock legend Eddie Van Halen brought public attention to her personal life, with the couple sharing a son born in 1991. Despite success, Bertinelli has faced ups and downs with weight and body image, compounded by harsh words from former partners and media scrutiny.
At her heaviest, Valerie struggled with public body shaming and painful childhood memories, including episodes of being mocked or criticized for her weight. Yet she has worked hard, both physically and mentally, to heal her relationship with food and her self-worth. Through therapy, mindfulness, and even the painful practice of rolfing, she has begun to shed not only pounds but emotional baggage.
Since her divorce from Tom Vitale, who she described as emotionally abusive, Valerie has embraced self-love and cut back dramatically on alcohol. A recent Instagram video showed her excitement over fitting into a smaller jean size, attributing much of her success to prioritizing emotional health alongside nutrition.
Fans continue to support Valerie’s journey, sharing words of encouragement and admiring her honesty. She emphasizes that true beauty comes from self-acceptance and kindness toward oneself, regardless of size. Her story is a reminder that health is holistic and that hard work—both inward and outward—brings real transformation.
