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Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Valerie Bertinelli cries over ‘emotionally excruciating' personal struggle as she battles to stay sober
Valerie Bertinelli became emotional as she opened up about her battle to maintain her sobriety while experiencing "emotionally excruciating feelings." The 65-year-old former Food Network star, who has been sober since January 2024, recently took to Instagram to post several videos in which she candidly addressed fighting the urge to drink during a difficult time in her life. "I've been going through some really intense, uncomfortable, sad, emotionally excruciating feelings the last few days, and I want to drink. I want to numb it. I don't want to feel it," Bertinelli admitted. She continued, "But my logical mind is like, 'No, you don't want to do that. You don't want to numb it. You know what will help you feel better is to just feel the feelings. Get through to the other side. Have a good cry.' And yet, I can't cry." The "One Day at a Time" alum shared that she was also struggling with resisting indulging in unhealthy food as she dealt with her emotions. Over the past few years, Bertinelli has spoken out about her health journey and her decision to stop weighing herself. "I want to eat it away too," she said. "Like I want eat something that I know isn't necessarily going to put a lot of vitamins and minerals and fiber and protein into my body. The things that my body needs. Because I just want to numb these f---ed-up feelings." "So you know what I'm gonna do?" Bertinelli told her followers in another clip. "I'm going to come on the internet and slice a watermelon because I love watermelon." "It's watermelon season, and a watermelon will make me feel better, but it won't make me numb my feelings," she added as she teared up. The two-time Emmy Award winner proceeded to set a watermelon on a cutting board and began carving the fruit. "Slice the watermelon with me, OK?" Bertinelli told her fans. "We're going to eat watermelon, but I'm not eating too many feelings." "I'm going to feel my feelings while I slice the watermelon," she added with a laugh. In a follow-up video, Bertinelli began to cry as she sliced the watermelon. "It's gonna taste really good," she said as she displayed the watermelon which she cut in half. "This is my favorite time of year. It's watermelon season." Bertinelli emphasized the importance of facing painful emotions in a subsequent clip. "I have these feelings," she said. "I'm not going to talk about why I have them, where they came from, but I do want to talk about feelings and how when we suppress them, when we numb them, it only makes them stronger." "And it doesn't make us feel better about ourselves," she continued. "What happens is when we numb them, we feel bad about what we've done to numb the feelings. So then that adds on to whatever shame that we may have about those feelings. And it just adds an extra layer of shame, which is what we don't want. We just wanna be, like if we're sad, we just wanna to be sad. We just want to be sad." Bertinelli explained that choosing to eat healthy food like watermelons made her "happy." "Because it tastes so good and it's got vitamins and water and fiber and minerals," Bertinelli said. "And I'm not numbing my feelings," she said while continuing to cry. "I just know that I feel sad and it's just a feeling. It'll pass. Because I'm strong, and I'm good. I just happen to feel sad right now, and I'll get through it, and so can you. We don't have to drink alcohol or eat food to numb feelings that we just need to feel, so that these feelings can then feel heard." "Feelings are information," Bertinelli continued in the last video of her slideshow. "So now, every time I want to wallow in my sadness, which I don't want to do — I'm just going to have a bite of watermelon and ask my feelings what they want to tell me," she said as she lifted up a container of sliced watermelon. "Hope this was helpful," the actress concluded with a laugh. Bertinelli reiterated her message in the caption of her post, writing, "Feel your feelings. Do your best not to numb them. Feelings are information. Ask them what they need. Feel them. Get to the other side." In a follow-up post, Bertinelli shared a more cheerful update as she expressed her gratitude to her followers for their support. She noted how she felt less alone after fans posted their own stories of struggling with painful feelings in the comments. "Hey, just a quick thank you," the TV personality said with a smile. "I sometimes am incredibly surprised and reminded and and being reminded of how many amazing people there are out there So I just wanted to say thank you and thank you for sharing with each other in my comments section, supporting each other, supporting me. I support you." "It's just a really great feeling when you don't feel alone in feeling something," she continued. "And I ended up eating the whole watermelon that day and I'm not ashamed of that," Bertinelli added with a laugh. "Because I still felt all my feelings. I got to the other side and I'm in a better place and I am just grateful." "And even for those of you that wrote how offended you were, you know that you don't have to actually watch my videos and you don't have to comment that you can just keep going. It's OK. I'm not going to disturb your world if you don't want me to, but to all the rest of you, thank you. I just love that we're doing all this together."
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Valerie Bertinelli says she's been 'talking' to her late mom as she writes her new book
Valerie Bertinelli has been hard at work on her new book, and has shared a couple of things that have given her inspiration during the process. The actress, 65, who is also recently pushed aside her anxiety to return to acting, shared a few thoughts with her fans on social media Friday. 'As I sat down at my computer to continue edits, and reading, and writing for my new book, (I'll let you know more when it gets closer to pub date) I started thinking about inspiration and how my work surface has changed through the years,' she began in the long post. . 'I've had this quote *Life does not put things in front of you that you are unable to handle* for what feels like forever, always sitting there, always reminding me,' the Bingo Blitz host said. Speaking from personal experience she told her follower the saying 'has proven to be quite true.' 'Life may feel incredibly difficult and challenging sometimes, but I always get through it. And the happier, peaceful times far outweigh the difficult ones.' She then revealed she had added an old photo of her mom, Nancy, who died in 2019. Referring to the black and white snap of a young woman she write, 'This is her at 18, I think. Isn't she beautiful?' The Hot in Cleveland star then revealed, 'I've been talking to her a lot lately.' She continued sharing by stating, 'I know she hears me. I can feel it, but I wish she were here so I could see it in her eyes,' Referencing her mom's sudden death nearly six years ago, the Valerie's Home Cooking author explained, 'There was so much left unsaid when she was alive. My regrets have passed, but I hope she knows how much I loved her.' Many of the One Day at a Time star's fans wrote in sharing their own stories of love and loss. 'She's indeed beautiful Val. I have my favorite photo of my mother and I on my fridge. Some days I miss her terribly but always feel her presence,' wrote one follower. 'Reminds me of my mom who I lost in 22. I love remembering her and always find ways to bring her with me through life. Yaay for bringing your mom with you too as you create! ❤️❤️' commented another. The actress's mother passed away suddenly in 2019. 'I've been talking to her a lot lately. I know she hears me. I can feel it, but I wish she were here so I could see it in her eyes,' she wrote; Pictured with Nancy and Andrew Bertinelli in Los Angeles in August 2012 Some expressed their thanks for her words of wisdom. 'You are healing and helping many people with your words,' stated a fan. 'I want you to know I really appreciate your honesty about life's challenges and emotions. It's really refreshing to read. Keep it coming Valerie!' declared another. Sharing a photo from the end of her day on Thursday, the scribe wrote, 'I'v e written, read and edited many words today. My brain hurts.' Last week Bertinelli revealed she had wrapped the acting project that had caused so much stress for her. 'That's a wrap! Color me grateful and happy,' she wrote on Instagram.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Valerie Bertinelli Reflects On Dealing With 'Lingering Anxiety' After 53 Years In Showbiz
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!
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Valerie Bertinelli shares make-up free bedroom selfie as she prepares for 'terrifying' return to acting
Valerie Bertinelli shared a candid make-up free selfie as she reflected on her 'terrifying' return to acting this week. The actress, 65, revealed she is scheduled to be on set the following day at 4:18AM for her first acting job in four years. Valerie shared a radiant snap of herself in bed as she anticipated the upcoming early rise, but stressed she was 'grateful' for the job, a gig for Lifetime. 'It's the small things that can always make me happy and grateful. Dancing sunlight streaming through a window in the morning? Happy,' Valerie - who recently revealed her size with - wrote in the caption with a smiling emoji on Sunday. '4:18a call-time tomorrow morning? Maybe not happy per se, but I'm so grateful to be working,' she added. 'What's something small that makes you happy and/or grateful?' the actress then asked followers. The post was tagged in Vancouver, British Columbia, hinting that's where the set is located. She also uploaded video of her laying in bed and wishing followers a good morning. 'I love the way the sun comes in my bedroom window,' she said before erupting into a giggle. 'Good morning!' Valerie revealed last week she is working on a new project for Lifetime - however did not reveal exactly what it was. She said it had 'an amazing script written by an amazing writer and the cast is beyond my wildest dreams.' The actress, who hasn't really tackled a major part in nearly a decade, said to make the most of the opportunity, '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.' 'I knew I was feeling a little fear. It's been a while' she said, explaining the photos attached to the post, 'But, I didn't realize how really terrified I was until I looked at these selfies that I took to send to production.' '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.' The One Day at a Time star, who won hearts at teen Barbara Cooper in the 1970s, said the fear was 'just my process.... I've been doing this for over 50 years, (it's like riding a bike, right?) but I just love this script so much and I wanna do it justice. There's always that thought that I'm gonna be the one that f*cks up the whole project, right?' She told her fans she would 'feel the fear and do it anyway' by transferring 'the fear and anxiety into joy and excitement. They're the same sort of feelings just on a different spectrum.' Bertinelli's mother put her in acting classes as a child to help her overcome her shyness and become more outgoing the actress told the Wall Street Journal in 2022, admitting that she was 'super-duper shy.' After some small parts, an appearance in the TV dramady Apple's Way put her in the path of producer Norman Lear to audition for the role of Barbara on One Day at a Time, opposite Bonnie Franklin and Mackenzie Phillips. The beloved sitcom about a divorced mom and her two daughters debuted in 1975 and won two Emmy awards. She and her cast members earned a People's Choice Award for their roles as over-40 single women looking for love in the sit-com Hot in Cleveland; Seen here with co-stars Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick in 2010 Bertinelli grew up with her character, going from a teen to married, working woman juggling work and family life. She won a Golden Globe award for her work in 1981 and 1982. She and her cast members earned a People's Choice Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for their roles as over-40 single women looking for love in the sit-com Hot in Cleveland. Turning her love of cooking into a new career, Bertinelli won two Emmy awards for her Food Network show Valerie's Home Cooking in 2019.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Valerie Bertinelli reveals jaw-dropping start time for new Lifetime project
Valerie Bertinelli has given fans an inside glimpse into the not-so-glamorous side of acting. The actress, 65, revealed she is scheduled to be on set the following day at 4:18AM. Valerie shared a selfie of herself in bed as she anticipated the upcoming early rise, but stressed she was 'grateful' for the job, a gig for Lifetime. 'It's the small things that can always make me happy and grateful. Dancing sunlight streaming through a window in the morning? Happy,' Valerie - who recently revealed her size with - wrote in the caption with a smiling emoji on Sunday. '4:18a call-time tomorrow morning? Maybe not happy per se, but I'm so grateful to be working,' she added. 'What's something small that makes you happy and/or grateful?' the actress then asked followers. The post was tagged in Vancouver, British Colombia, hinting that's where the set is located. She also uploaded video of her laying in bed and wishing followers a good morning. 'I love the way the sun comes in my bedroom window,' she said before erupting into a giggle. 'Good morning!' Valerie revealed last week she is working on a new project for Lifetime - however did not reveal exactly what it was. She said it had 'an amazing script written by an amazing writer and the cast is beyond my wildest dreams.' The actress, who hasn't really tackled a major part in nearly a decade, said to make the most of the opportunity, '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.' 'I knew I was feeling a little fear. It's been a while' she said, explaining the photos attached to the post, 'But, I didn't realize how really terrified I was until I looked at these selfies that I took to send to production.' '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.' The One Day at a Time star, who won hearts at teen Barbara Cooper in the 1970s, said the fear was 'just my process.... I've been doing this for over 50 years, (it's like riding a bike, right?) but I just love this script so much and I wanna do it justice. There's always that thought that I'm gonna be the one that f*cks up the whole project, right?' She told her fans she would 'feel the fear and do it anyway' by transferring 'the fear and anxiety into joy and excitement. They're the same sort of feelings just on a different spectrum.' Bertinelli's mother put her in acting classes as a child to help her overcome her shyness and become more outgoing the actress told the Wall Street Journal in 2022, admitting that she was 'super-duper shy.' After some small parts, an appearance in the TV dramady Apple's Way put her in the path of producer Norman Lear to audition for the role of Barbara on One Day at a Time, opposite Bonnie Franklin and Mackenzie Phillips. The beloved sitcom about a divorced mom and her two daughters debuted in 1975 and won two Emmy awards. The Golden Globe winner shared a lengthy message about her concerns with her fans on social media She and her cast members earned a People's Choice Award for their roles as over-40 single women looking for love in the sit-com Hot in Cleveland; Seen here with co-stars Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick in 2010 In 2019, Bertinelli won two Emmy awards for her Food Network show Valerie's Home Cooking ; Pictured in Pasadena, CA in May 2019 Bertinelli grew up with her character, going from a teen to married, working woman juggling work and family life. She won a Golden Globe award for her work in 1981 and 1982. She and her cast members earned a People's Choice Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations for their roles as over-40 single women looking for love in the sit-com Hot in Cleveland. Turning her love of cooking into a new career, Bertinelli won two Emmy awards for her Food Network show Valerie's Home Cooking in 2019.
