Valerie Bertinelli, an American actress, boasts a net worth of $20 million, primarily amassed through her extensive television career and other ventures. Born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, Bertinelli gained prominence for her role in the sitcom “One Day at A Time” (1975–1984), which earned her two Golden Globe Awards.
Throughout her career, she has appeared in notable TV series such as “Café Americain” (1993–1994), “Touched by an Angel” (2001–2003), and “Hot in Cleveland” (2010–2015). Beyond acting, Bertinelli has ventured into culinary arts, hosting “Valerie’s Home Cooking” on the Food Network since 2015. She has authored several cookbooks, including “One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond” (2012) and “Valerie’s Home Cooking: More than 100 Delicious Recipes to Share with Friends and Family” (2017).
In addition to her entertainment and culinary pursuits, Bertinelli is a published author, with memoirs like “Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time” (2008) and “Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge” (2009). Her latest book, “Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today,” was released in 2022.
Early Life and Education
Valerie Bertinelli was born to Andrew Bertinelli, a General Motors executive, and Nancy Bertinelli. She spent her childhood in various locations, including Claymont, Delaware, Shreveport, Louisiana, Clarkston, Michigan, Oklahoma City, and Los Angeles, California. Bertinelli attended Granada Hills High School and pursued her early career under the management of Tami Lynn School of Artists from 1971 to 1979.