Career Timeline of Valerie Bertinelli: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Valerie Bertinelli

How Valerie Bertinelli built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Valerie Bertinelli is a celebrated American actress and television personality. She rose to fame as a teenager playing Barbara Cooper Royer in the sitcom One Day at a Time (1975–1984), earning two Golden Globe Awards. Her career continued with prominent roles as Gloria in Touched by an Angel (2001–2003) and Melanie Moretti in Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015), garnering a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Bertinelli's contributions to television were recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.

1975: Debut of 'One Day at a Time'

In 1975, Valerie Bertinelli gained recognition for portraying Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time'.

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May 28, 1984: Final Episode of 'One Day at a Time'

On May 28, 1984, the final episode of 'One Day at a Time' aired, concluding Valerie Bertinelli's run on the show.

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1984: End of 'One Day at a Time'

In 1984, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Barbara Cooper Royer on 'One Day at a Time' concluded. She had appeared in 208 of the 209 episodes.

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2001: Joining 'Touched by an Angel'

In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli achieved adult stardom as Gloria on the religious drama series 'Touched by an Angel'.

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2003: End of 'Touched by an Angel' run

In 2003, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Gloria on the religious drama series 'Touched by an Angel' concluded.

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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 to reminisce about the show.

2007: Spokesperson for Jenny Craig

In 2007, Valerie Bertinelli became a spokeswoman for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program, appearing in commercials.

2009: Writing 'Finding It'

In 2009, Valerie Bertinelli wrote the book 'Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge'.

Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge
Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge

April 2010: Running the Boston Marathon

In April 2010, Valerie Bertinelli ran in the Boston Marathon to benefit the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, completing it in 5:14:37.

2010: Starring in 'Hot in Cleveland'

In 2010, Valerie Bertinelli began starring as Melanie Moretti on the sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland'.

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June 3, 2015: Final Episode of 'Hot in Cleveland'

On June 3, 2015, the final episode of 'Hot in Cleveland' aired after a six-season run, marking the end of Valerie Bertinelli's role on the show.

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2015: Hosting '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.

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2015: End of 'Hot in Cleveland'

In 2015, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Melanie Moretti on the sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' ended.

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2019: Hosting 'Family Food Showdown' and 'Family Restaurant Rivals'

In 2019, Valerie Bertinelli hosted 'Family Food Showdown' and 'Family Restaurant Rivals' on the Food Network.

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June 2021: Starring in NBC's 'Hungry' Pilot

In June 2021, Valerie Bertinelli was announced to star opposite Demi Lovato in NBC's single-camera comedy pilot, 'Hungry'.

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December 2021: New Deal with Food Network

In December 2021, Valerie Bertinelli signed a new deal with Food Network.

January 2022: Release of 'Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today'

In January 2022, Valerie Bertinelli released her memoir, 'Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today'.

Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today
Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today

2023: End of 'Valerie's Home Cooking'

In 2023, 'Valerie's Home Cooking' ended.

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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.

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2024: End of 'Kids Baking Championship'

In 2024, 'Kids Baking Championship' ended.

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