History of Valerie Bertinelli in Timeline
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.
April 23, 1960: Valerie Bertinelli's Birth
On April 23, 1960, Valerie Anne Bertinelli was born. She is an American actress and television personality.
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'.
1981: Marriage to Eddie Van Halen
In 1981, Valerie Bertinelli married rock musician Eddie Van Halen.
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.
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.
March 16, 1991: Birth of Son Wolfgang
On March 16, 1991, Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen had a son, Wolfgang.
2001: Joining 'Touched by an Angel'
In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli achieved adult stardom as Gloria on the religious drama series 'Touched by an Angel'.
2001: Separation from Eddie Van Halen
In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen separated.
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.
2004: Relationship with Tom Vitale
In 2004, Valerie Bertinelli began a relationship with financial planner Tom Vitale.
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.
December 20, 2007: Divorce from Eddie Van Halen
On December 20, 2007, Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen divorced.
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'.
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.
May 2010: Engagement to Tom Vitale
In May 2010, Valerie Bertinelli announced her engagement to Tom Vitale.
2010: Starring in 'Hot in Cleveland'
In 2010, Valerie Bertinelli began starring as Melanie Moretti on the sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland'.
January 1, 2011: Marriage to Tom Vitale
On January 1, 2011, Valerie Bertinelli married Tom Vitale in Malibu, California.
August 22, 2012: Receiving Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On August 22, 2012, Valerie Bertinelli received the 2,476th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2012: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2012, Valerie Bertinelli received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2014: Appearance on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
In 2014, Valerie Bertinelli appeared on 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and discovered she was descended from King Edward I of England.
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.
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.
2015: End of 'Hot in Cleveland'
In 2015, Valerie Bertinelli's role as Melanie Moretti on the sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' ended.
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.
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'.
November 24, 2021: Filing for Legal Separation from Tom Vitale
On November 24, 2021, Valerie Bertinelli filed for legal separation from Tom Vitale, citing irreconcilable differences.
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'.
November 22, 2022: Divorce Finalized from Tom Vitale
On November 22, 2022, Valerie Bertinelli's divorce from Tom Vitale was finalized.
2023: End of 'Valerie's Home Cooking'
In 2023, 'Valerie's Home Cooking' ended.
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, 'Kids Baking Championship' ended.
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