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 roles in popular sitcoms and television series. She gained initial fame as Barbara Cooper Royer in 'One Day at a Time' (1975-1984), winning two Golden Globe Awards. Later, she achieved adult stardom with roles like Gloria in 'Touched by an Angel' (2001-2003) and Melanie Moretti in 'Hot in Cleveland' (2010-2015), earning a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Bertinelli was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, solidifying her place in the entertainment industry.
1975: Debut in One Day at a Time
In 1975, Valerie Bertinelli debuted as Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom One Day at a Time.
May 28, 1984: One Day at a Time Left the Air
On May 28, 1984, One Day at a Time left the air after Bertinelli appeared in 208 of the 209 episodes.
1984: End of One Day at a Time
In 1984, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom One Day at a Time ended after appearing in 208 of 209 episodes. The show ended on May 28, 1984.
2001: Joined Touched by an Angel
In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli joined the cast of Touched by an Angel for its last two seasons.
2003: End of Touched by an Angel
In 2003, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Gloria on the religious drama series Touched by an Angel came to an end.
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, where they watched memorable clips and discussed the show's history.
2007: Spokeswoman for Jenny Craig
In 2007, Valerie Bertinelli became a spokeswoman for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program and appeared in commercials.
2009: Publication of 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 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
From 2010, Valerie Bertinelli starred in the sitcom Hot in Cleveland alongside Betty White, Wendie Malick, and Jane Leeves.
June 3, 2015: Final episode of Hot in Cleveland
On June 3, 2015, the final episode of Hot in Cleveland aired, concluding its six-season run with Valerie Bertinelli as one of the stars.
2015: Hosting Valerie's Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship
In 2015, Valerie Bertinelli began hosting Valerie's Home Cooking, and Kids Baking Championship with cake artist Duff Goldman on the Food Network.
2015: End of Hot in Cleveland
In 2015, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Melanie Moretti on the sitcom Hot in Cleveland ended.
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: 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.
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 Memoir
In January 2022, Valerie Bertinelli released her memoir Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today.
2023: End of Valerie's Home Cooking
In 2023, Valerie Bertinelli's show Valerie's Home Cooking ended after multiple seasons.
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: End of Kids Baking Championship
In 2024, Valerie Bertinelli's show Kids Baking Championship ended after multiple seasons.
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