
Valerie Bertinelli is an American actress and television personality, best known for her role as Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' (1975-1984). She began her acting career after studying at the Tami Lynn School of Artists and has since appeared in various television shows and films. Bertinelli is also an author, having written books about her culinary passions and personal struggles.
Born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, Bertinelli married rock musician Eddie Van Halen in 1981, with whom she has a son, Wolfgang. After their divorce in 2007, she married Tom Vitale in 2011. Bertinelli has been open about her struggles with weight and addiction, advocating for body positivity and self-acceptance.