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Valerie Bertinelli Reflects On Dealing With 'Lingering Anxiety' After 53 Years In Showbiz

Valerie Bertinelli Reflects On Dealing With 'Lingering Anxiety' After 53 Years In Showbiz

Yahoo29-06-2025
Valerie Bertinelli opens up to fans about her fears amid her return to the entertainment industry.
Earlier this month, the celebrity chef revealed she had been filming a new project after taking a break from acting. Although she vowed to push through her fears, she recently revealed she had "lingering anxiety."
Valerie Bertinelli opened up about her struggles in a social media post, assuring fans that she would not let these negative feelings stop her from enjoying her return to show business.
Bertinelli shared her thoughts on Instagram, dropping a cute picture of herself rocking a black t-shirt, headphones, and her signature glasses. She appeared to be in a vehicle, seated close to the window, and flashed a bright smile for the camera.
The "Valerie's Home Cooking" star got candid about her feelings in the post's caption, revealing that her hour-long commute to her new project in the morning has grown on her. "It's a really nice time for reflection and meditation," she wrote, adding:
"I listen to solfeggio or binaural music to ease any lingering anxiety that has gratefully subsided exponentially in the last few months."
Besides using the time to relax and overcome her anxiety, Bertinelli noted she also studied her lines for the scenes she would shoot that day. Despite feeling "fatigued and exhausted from the hours," the entertainer stressed that she embraced it as "the exhaustion of a job well loved."
Bertinelli's message continued with gratitude for her return to the industry, reading: "Even after 53 years, there's still an excitement and clarity in it all." She expressed her appreciation and love for the "so many talented and lovely artists" she got to work with.
The media personality noted that working with these fantastic individuals "makes up this crazy business, is something that just feels like home." She concluded her message with a vow to always treasure these moments, writing: "I will never ever take any of this for granted."
Bertinelli's emotional confession received love and support from fans, who appreciated her honesty. "Love that you're taking the opportunity to bring in deeper understanding and peace. How frickin' exciting too!" someone chimed.
Others echoed similar sentiments, penning their excitement for her new project.
Bertinelli first announced her return to showbiz on Instagram, dropping a lengthy post about the project on June 9. She revealed Lifetime TV spearheaded the show and raved about her excitement without spilling too many details about the script or her role.
"It's a beautiful role where I must break down all my barriers, shut out the outside noise, and be openly vulnerable. It's the only way to let the real, authentic emotions flow," Bertinelli explained in the caption. She noted she was anxious and afraid to embrace the project as she hadn't acted for at least four years.
"I thought I was doing a pretty decent job of walking and talking through the fear and anxiety, but my eyes never ever lie. You can see the fear and doubt in them," Bertinelli lamented.
Despite fearing she could be the one who "fu-ks up the whole project," she promised to push through her anxiety and give a spectacular performance.
Bertinelli's worries about her return to the acting scene might shock many, given her stellar reputation. She joined the entertainment industry as a child, making her screen debut in a 1974 episode of "Apple's Way."
The actress became a household name after playing Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom "One Day at a Time." The performance earned her two Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress, paving the way for more unforgettable roles, such as the titular character in the 1990 sitcom "Sydney."
As an adult, Bertinelli's fame continued with additional sitcoms and drama series, including "Hot in Cleveland" and "Touched by an Angel."
Her achievements also earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012 before she took a break from acting. Bertinelli went on to become a celebrity chef on Food Network.
Last month, The Blast reported that Bertinelli had walked down memory lane on Memorial Day in honor of her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her mother. She shared a picture of the duo taken in 2017, revealing the pair had a complicated relationship.
Bertinelli recalled playing mediator whenever her ex-husband and mother fought, claiming that despite their differences, the late singer and her mother respected each other. "They understood each other, even through their flaws or maybe because of them," she noted in the post's caption.
This deep love between her ex-partner and her mother remained even after their separation, with Bertinelli claiming Van Halen had been heartbroken by the matriarch's death. She recalled him crying after she broke the news and telling her how grateful he was for the last time he saw his former mother-in-law.
Here's to hoping Valerie Bertinelli can overcome her fears!
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