Valerie Bertinelli Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 67 kg |
Date of Birth | April 23, 1960 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Valerie Bertinelli is an American actress who is best known for portraying roles such as Barbara Cooper Royer in One Day at a Time, Gloria in Touched by an Angel, Melanie Moretti in Hot in Cleveland, and Sydney Kells in Sydney. She has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Apple’s Way, C.H.O.M.P.S., The Princess and the Cabbie, The Promise of Love, Silent Witness, Ordinary Heroes, Number One with a Bullet, The Haunting of Helen Walker, True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet, and many more. She has also worked on several cooking shows like Kids Baking Championship, Valerie’s Home Cooking, and Cutthroat Kitchen. During the course of her career, Valerie has been honored with numerous awards such as the Golden Globe Award, TV Land Award, and Daytime Emmy Award.
Born Name
Valerie Anne Bertinelli
Nick Name
Valerie

Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Nationality
Education
Valerie Bertinelli went to Clarkston Middle School. She has also studied at Granada Hills High School.
She later got enrolled at the Tami Lynn School of Artists in Los Angeles and graduated in 1978.
Occupation
Actress, spokesperson
Family
- Father – Andrew Bertinelli (General Motors Executive)
- Mother – Nancy Bertinelli
- Siblings – Mark Bertinelli (Older Brother) (Died from accidental poisoning about 17 months after Valerie’s birth), David Bertinelli (Brother), Patrick Bertinelli (Brother), Drew Bertinelli (Brother)
- Others – Nazzareno Bertinelli (Paternal Grandfather), Angeline/Angelina Bertinelli (Paternal Grandmother), Lester Vogdes Carvin (Maternal Grandfather), Elizabeth Adams Chambers (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Valerie Bertinelli is represented by Innovative Artists L.A.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4 in or 163 cm
Weight
67 kg or 148 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Valerie Bertinelli has dated

Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Italian ancestry on her father’s side and on her mother’s side, she is of English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Plump face
Brand Endorsements
Valerie Bertinelli has had a lucrative endorsement deal with Jenny Craig, a popular weight loss and management company. As part of the endorsement deal, she starred in a number of TV commercials for them.
She has also done promotional work for Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty Ultra anti-aging skincare system, appearing in commercials as well as infomercials for the brand.
In 2014, she lent her voice to the TV commercial for L’Oreal Butterfly Mascara.
At the age of 12, she was cast in a TV commercial for J.C. Penny.
Religion
Valerie was raised in a Roman Catholic household. However, her religious views as an adult aren’t known.

Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Barbara Cooper Royer in the long-running NBC sitcom, One Day at a Time. She was 15 years old when the show debuted in 1975. Also, she appeared in 208 out of the 209 episodes.
- Having played the role of Melanie Moretti in the highly acclaimed American sitcom, Hot in Cleveland.
- Having hosted many popular shows such as Kids Baking Championship and Valerie’s Home Baking on Food Network.
First Film
In 1979, Valerie made her theatrical film debut in the comedy family movie, C.H.O.M.P.S.
First TV Show
In 1974, Valerie Bertinelli made her first TV show appearance in The Flag episode of the drama series, Apple’s Way.
Personal Trainer
With the help of a healthy and more active lifestyle, Valerie managed to lose 50 pounds of weight. She had started using a pedometer and tried to make sure that she walks 10,000 steps every day. She also made sure that she exercised daily.
She did everything possible to make sure that she doesn’t miss out on her workouts including getting dressed up in workout clothes in the morning to remind her that there is a workout session to be done.
Valerie has also got a handle on her dietary intake. After having tried several fad diets and suffering from their disastrous results, she has refrained from any type of diet. She just tries to focus on portion control, which allows her to indulge in her cravings. So, when she goes to a restaurant, she splits entrées and asks them to pack the leftovers, which she eats in other meals. She also drinks a lot of water. In fact, when she is assailed by unwanted cravings, she drinks a glass of water.
Also, she likes to start her day with a cup of bulletproof coffee. Plus, he tries to eat foods in their natural states and if she is buying chicken or a type of meat, she ensures that it is antibiotics free. She consciously tries to find what her food is made of. And, for the same purpose, she makes salad dressings on her own.
Valerie Bertinelli Favorite Things
- Indulgences – Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives and a perfect Martini, Pasta Alla Vongole with Roasted Asparagus, and Mushrooms with Spicy Chili Salt
- Dessert – Limoncello Challah Bread Pudding
- First Concert – Elton John‘s The Bitch is Back tour
- Place To Live – Italy
- NFL Teams – Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints
- Cocktails – Champagne, zinfandel or a dirty martini
- Color – Yellow
- Snack – Jenny Craig’s red velvet cake
- Dream Job – A judge on Iron Chef America
- Thanksgiving Food – Stuffing, Turkey
Source – Food Network, US Magazine, Us Weekly

Valerie Bertinelli Facts
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