Career Timeline of Valerie Bertinelli: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Valerie Bertinelli built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Valerie Bertinelli is an American actress and television personality known for her long career in the entertainment industry. She started acting as a child, with her breakthrough role as Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom *One Day at a Time* (1975–1984), for which she won two Golden Globe Awards. She has also starred in numerous television films and the sitcom *Sydney* (1990).
1974: Screen Debut on Apple's Way
In 1974, Valerie Bertinelli made her screen debut in an episode of "Apple's Way".
1975: Cast in One Day at a Time
In 1975, Valerie Bertinelli gained wide recognition for portraying Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom "One Day at a Time".
May 28, 1984: One Day at a Time Finale
On May 28, 1984, Valerie Bertinelli appeared in 208 of the 209 episodes of "One Day at a Time" before it left the air.
1984: Continued Role in One Day at a Time
In 1984, Valerie Bertinelli was still acting in the show "One Day at a Time".
1990: Starred in Sydney
In 1990, Valerie Bertinelli played the titular character in the sitcom "Sydney".
2001: Starred in Touched by an Angel
In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli earned adult stardom with the religious drama series "Touched by an Angel".
2003: Continued Role in Touched by an Angel
In 2003, Valerie Bertinelli was still acting in the show "Touched by an Angel".
2005: One Day at a Time Reunion Special
In 2005, Valerie Bertinelli reunited with cast members for the "One Day at a Time Reunion Special", watching memorable clips and discussing actors and Mackenzie Phillips's drug problem.
2007: Spokeswoman for Jenny Craig
In 2007, Valerie Bertinelli became a spokeswoman for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program, appearing in several commercials.
2009: Authored Finding It
In 2009, Valerie Bertinelli wrote the follow-up book "Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge".
April 2010: Ran Boston Marathon
In April 2010, Valerie Bertinelli ran in the Boston Marathon to benefit the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, completing it in a time of 5:14:37.
2010: Starred in Hot in Cleveland
From 2010, Valerie Bertinelli starred in the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" with Betty White, Wendie Malick, and Jane Leeves.
June 3, 2015: Hot in Cleveland Final Episode
On June 3, 2015, the final episode of "Hot in Cleveland" aired after a successful six-season run.
2015: Hosted Valerie's Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship
In 2015, Valerie Bertinelli began hosting "Valerie's Home Cooking" and "Kids Baking Championship" on the Food Network.
2019: Hosted Family Food Showdown and Family Restaurant Rivals
In 2019, Valerie Bertinelli hosted two other Food Network shows, "Family Food Showdown" and "Family Restaurant Rivals".
June 2021: Starred in Hungry Pilot
In June 2021, it was announced that Valerie Bertinelli would star opposite Demi Lovato in NBC's single-camera comedy pilot, "Hungry".
December 2021: Signed New Deal with Food Network
In December 2021, Valerie Bertinelli signed a new deal with Food Network.
2021: Signed deal with Food Network
In 2021, Valerie Bertinelli signed a deal with the Food Network.
January 2022: Released Enough Already memoir
In January 2022, Valerie Bertinelli released her memoir "Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today".
2023: Continued Hosting Valerie's Home Cooking
In 2023, Valerie Bertinelli was still hosting "Valerie's Home Cooking".
January 2024: Cut From Kids Baking Championship
In January 2024, Valerie Bertinelli confirmed that she had been cut from "Kids Baking Championship" by Food Network.
2024: Continued Hosting Kids Baking Championship
In 2024, Valerie Bertinelli was still hosting "Kids Baking Championship".
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