‘Very Inappropriate’: Users Slam Valerie Bertinelli, 64, for Showing Off Her Body in Underwear Selfie – Photo
The actress posed makeup-free in the bathroom photo while standing near a sink. She wore a black two-piece outfit and her hair was down as she held a box of hair dye up to the camera.
Valerie Bertinelli from a post dated December 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/wolfiesmom
A user who found the post excessively showy said, “She looks great but at some point in time you’ve got to stop being an attention seeker and just live your life.” Someone else bluntly asked, “Do you really think we want to see you in underwear and bra. No we do not. Grow up.”
Valerie Bertinelli onstage during Project Angel Food’s Lead with Love 4 – A Fundraising Special on KTLA in Los Angeles, California, on June 24, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Harsh opinions surfaced as well, with a user saying, “Why do we wanna see an old lady wearing her panties online? Disgusting.[sic]” Another individual held a similar opinion, noting, “Agree, why at 60 some years old would you pose in your bra and underwear to the whole world. It’s very inappropriate in my opinion.”[sic]
Valerie Bertinelli attends the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California, on March 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Valerie Bertinelli on “Today” on June 9, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
“This is what I have, I so love my brain and my body carries my brain. I so love my heart and this body is what carries my heart, so it’s aging that’s what we all do, that’s all it’s doing,” she shared.
Valerie Bertinelli on April 23, 1990 | Source: Getty Images
The actress now recognizes that her belief that she needed to be liked by everyone was false. She shared that the entertainment industry led her to believe that gaining weight made her unlovable, but she has since learned that this notion isn’t true. Bertinelli is now focused on finding self-acceptance and embracing joy intentionally.
Valerie Bertinelli on “One Day at a Time” in 1983 | Source: Getty Images
Over time, she stopped letting these comments affect her and, after telling her therapist she no longer wanted to be angry, she began to stop taking remarks about her weight personally.
Valerie Bertinelli on “One Day at a Time” in 1983 | Source: Getty Images
Valerie Bertinelli at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards held at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on June 7, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The 64-year-old also draws inspiration from plus-size celebrities, who she believes radiate confidence and self-love. She reflected on how these figures serve as role models, wishing they had been there for her to look up to when she was younger. She expressed deep gratitude for their presence, highlighting that their inner glow, regardless of size, is what truly stands out.
Valerie Bertinelli on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on March 30, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Valerie Bertinelli on “Today” on January 7, 2020 | Source: Getty Images
Today, Bertinelli recognizes that it is not her body that defines her worth, but her heart, mind, and the kindness she shows others.
Valerie Bertinelli attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 3, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
The actress hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others to be kinder to themselves, believing that this will also help her practice self-compassion. She aims to connect with someone who may need to hear her message of self-acceptance.
