Valerie Bertinelli Confronts Haters While Championing Self-Love
Okay, grab your second cup of joe—this one’s piping hot! Valerie Bertinelli just got real about dealing with keyboard warriors and rediscovering her own worth. In an exclusive sit-down with People magazine (People.com), the 63-year-old actress confessed, “Not everybody’s gonna like me,” as she broke down the harsh realities of public scrutiny. She’s no stranger to the spotlight—from her breakout role on One Day at a Time to hosting Valerie’s Home Cooking—but the more faces she sees in the crowd, the louder the critics can be. And trust Aunt Who, she’s heard ‘em all!
Bertinelli told People her secret weapon is brutal honesty with herself. After surviving breast cancer in 2018 and weathering a high-profile divorce from Eddie Van Halen in 2007, she says she’s had practice staring down negativity. Yet, even veterans of tough times admit that constant online backlash stings. That’s why she’s doubling down on self-care rituals, therapy sessions, and daily mantras—copied straight from the gratitude journals she shared via an Instagram Live (Dotdash Meredith Feed). When trolls pounce, she flips the script: celebrating small victories like a perfect risotto on her cooking show or a peaceful morning walk with her son, Wolfgang.
In the same chat, Bertinelli revealed how she uses social media as both a battleground and a healing space. She engages with supportive fans, reposts uplifting comments, and blocks the rest—no shame in protecting your peace! Plus, she’s leaning harder into spirituality and meditation, admitting she once rolled her eyes at “woo-woo” practices until they literally saved her sanity. We’re talking guided breathing exercises, morning affirmations in the mirror, and weekly check-ins with her therapist. Sound familiar? It’s basically a blueprint for anyone navigating hate in the digital age.
Of course, she hasn’t forgotten humor. Valerie quipped, “If you’re invested enough in my life to hate on me, bless your heart”—proving sass remains her superpower. And while she’s fully aware that she can’t win over every soul on the internet, her journey toward self-acceptance is pure inspiration. Feeling frothy? Bertinelli’s openness on People.com and her candid Instagram sessions make her one of the most relatable celebs out there.
Whew—my heart’s racing just typing this! I swear, I could gab about Val’s glow-up all day. But I’ll leave you with this cliffhanger: will she ever read your nasty DM on air? Stay tuned, because Aunt Who’s not slowing down anytime soon with this one!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People magazine (People.com)
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