Valerie Bertinelli
Also known as Valerie Anne Bertinelli
Career
Active 1971 – present
Biography
About Valerie Bertinelli
With her warm brown eyes, natural brown hair, and an average build, Valerie Bertinelli carries the approachable charm that first made her a household name in the 1970s. She stands 5'5" and has a real, natural figure, which has endeared her to fans across generations. Her American, Caucasian heritage is as classic as her straight style.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware on April 23, 1960, Bertinelli began acting in 1971 and has remained active for over five decades. She rose to fame as a teenager on the sitcom One Day at a Time, a role that earned her two Golden Globe Awards. Later, she starred in Touched by an Angel and Hot in Cleveland, receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for the latter. In 2012, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Beyond acting, Bertinelli became a beloved Food Network host, fronting Valerie's Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship, winning two Daytime Emmys. Her personal life included a high-profile marriage to Eddie Van Halen, with whom she has a son, Wolfgang. She also married Tom Vitale from 2011 to 2022. A small "W" tattoo on her left ankle commemorates her son's name.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1971-present (55 years active)
- Birthplace
- Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 37–25–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 40C show conversions - UK: 40C, EU: 90C, AU: 18C, JP: 90C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- "W" on left ankle for son Wolfgang (by rocker Eddie Van Halen)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.7m (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What is the significance of the tattoo on her left ankle?
Bertinelli has a 'W' tattoo on her left ankle, which stands for her son Wolfgang, whose father is rock musician Eddie Van Halen.
How has she balanced acting and hosting careers?
Bertinelli has successfully juggled both, winning acting awards for 'One Day at a Time' and later earning two Daytime Emmys for her Food Network show 'Valerie's Home Cooking.'
What are her body measurements?
Her measurements are 37–25–36 inches, with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.69, and she wears a 40C bra cup size.
Did you know
- She won two Golden Globes for 'One Day at a Time', then later won two Daytime Emmys for 'Valerie's Home Cooking'.
- Her height is 5'5", and she has an average body type.
- She was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and is of Caucasian ethnicity.
- Her 'W' tattoo on the left ankle is a tribute to her son Wolfgang, born during her marriage to Eddie Van Halen.
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