Useful information
Prime News delivers timely, accurate news and insights on global events, politics, business, and technology
Valerie Bertinelli spoke about her viral mirror selfie during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” expressing pride in her body at 64 years old.
The television star embraces the natural changes of her body and rejects social pressure to look a certain way.
Valerie Bertinelli previously addressed criticism of her body on social media in an Instagram post, emphasizing self-acceptance and personal growth.
Article continues below
Valerie Bertinelli says she is accepting her ‘aging’ body
Valerie Bertinelli is speaking out about the viral underwear selfie she posted on Instagram during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
When asked by co-host Ross Matthews about her decision to post the mirror selfie, Bertinelli explained: “I’ve been accepting my body now, getting older, and I saw myself in the light and said, ‘Oh, I’m not mad about that.’ “
The Food Network star stood up and lifted her red sweater to proudly show off her stomach, receiving applause from the audience as she joked, “Like all those, you know, planks and sit-ups that I’ve done, you can see underneath the dip.” . fur.”
Article continues below
Bertinelli later noted that she is “proud” of her body. She said: “I have to say it’s 64 years of gravity. It’s science. If you focus on that picture, you’ll see the little dips, and I’m proud of them because I’m 64. It’s a belly.” “.
Article continues below
Valerie Bertinelli defends her body and embraces self-acceptance after social media backlash
During the talk, Bertinelli also addressed the criticism she received on social media after posting her viral underwear selfie.
She shared how the comments, which ranged from calling her “too fat” to “out of shape” to “ugly,” no longer bothered her as much.
“So what I’ve learned is that my dad was wrong. You can’t have everyone like you,” he said, according to Page six. “And I’m finally okay with it, at this age.”
The actress expressed her frustration with social pressures to look a certain way, stating: “I don’t like having been part of that manipulation of our brains, we have to look a certain way. We have to be a certain weight.”
Bertinelli also shared her newfound self-acceptance during the interview: “I’m a size 10. How come she’s too skinny? How come she’s too fat? It’s just me. It’s my body.”
Article continues below
Valerie Bertinelli’s candid mirror selfie
Bertinelli made headlines in early December when she shared a candid mirror selfie in black lingerie standing in front of the bathroom sink while holding a box of hair dye.
In the caption, she reflects on her body’s journey over the years, writing, “At some point I’ll talk about the craziness my body has been through this year.”
Expressing a feeling of acceptance and appreciation for herself, she added: “But right now every part of me, every lump, every bulge and wrinkle and flab, just feels acceptance and simple appreciation for standing in front of a mirror in a bathroom. hotel in midtown Manhattan, ready to color my roots on a Monday night.”
Article continues below
She responded to critics who ‘judge others’
The day after sharing her empowering mirror selfie, Bertinelli took to Instagram to respond to the criticism.
She urged her followers to embrace self-compassion, writing, “To everyone who judges my body, the photo, and my reason for posting it, I hope you find a place in your heart to not judge yourselves so harshly.” “How do you judge others?”
Reflecting on her lifelong experiences with judgment, she said: “I have dealt with judgment all my life, since I was a little girl. It has taken me a long time to realize that my judgment, with patient discernment, is the only judgment.” That counts.”
He added: “…It has taken me almost 3 years of emotional work to get to this point mentally, and for the first eight months of this year, I had physical setbacks, and for the first time in my life, I love my body just as it is. is.”
Article continues below
The Actress Recently Celebrated Two Years of Freedom from Her Marriage to Tom Vitale
in a instagram post, Bertinelli celebrated two years of “freedom” following her divorce from Tom Vitale.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared an encouraging message with her followers: “I didn’t know how I was going to get through it, but I knew somehow I would.”
The “Hot In Cleveland” actress continued: “Today marks two years of freedom. Two years of walking through doubt and doing the best I could to get to the other side. Two years of knowing that I didn’t deserve to tolerate the intolerable.” “. “.
Bertinelli also acknowledged her ongoing healing journey, adding, “Two years working on shame and self-loathing (still working on that part…).
“Two years of work to find my true self,” he noted, referring to his challenging marriage to Vitale, which officially ended in November 2022.
