Valerie Bertinelli has been working for most of her life.
“Why can’t we indulge every flipping day of our lives?
We only have one of these,” Bertinelli said toThe Washington Postin an interview.
And indulge she does.
Food is a big, important part of my life."
But judging by other aspects of her life, Bertinelli does not limit her indulgences to what she eats.
Valerie Bertinelli has lived in stunning homes
Valerie Bertinelli has lived in some pretty swanky places.
Until 2022, Bertinelli called a Los Angeles mansion home.
“Today, I live in a comfortable, rambling ranch house in Studio City in LA.
The place boasted a pool in the backyard and gorgeous views of the San Fernando Valley.
The home wasn’t meant to be hers forever, though.
In any home of Bertinelli’s, though, her favorite room has been her kitchen.
In 2021, she gave her Studio City space a bit of an update.
She is an avid traveler
Valerie Bertinelli likes to travel around the world.
In 2021, Bertinelli joined Van Halen for some stops on his band’s North American tour.
I am OK anywhere you want to put me.
Do I love the prettier hotels more?
“I wanted to see it through his eyes.
I wanted to enjoy it,” Bertinelli said of the trip.
“Dropped a few things off with @therealreal.
The expensive footwear hovers at around $1,000 per pair.
Bertinelli spends money on attire for other special occasions, too.
Even those who wear designer clothes have to suffer the wiles of the weather.
She has owned nice diamonds
Valerie Bertinelli has owned some expensive jewelry in the past.
I said [to Tom], ‘Why did you spend so much money?
Why did you go to Tiffany’s?
You should’ve gone someplace else with cheaper jewelry’” (viaDigital Spy).
Not wanting to spend all her cash on diamonds doesn’t mean she doesn’t appreciate jewelry.
The diamond bull necklace Bertinelli mentioned retails for nearly $1,000.
Not quite Tiffany & Co. prices, but certainly not a cheap piece.
Valerie Bertinelli prefers one make of car
Everybody has something they’re willing to spend money on.
Bertinelli even stayed loyal to it when she was able to purchase her own car.
“My first car was a Chevy Chevette hatchback.
It was white with a burgundy tweed interior …
I couldn’t wait to drive.
The car meant freedom,” Bertinelli wrote inThe Wall Street Journal.
As a wedding gift to Van Halen, Bertinelli bought a 1970 Lamborghini Miura S, Chassis #4701.
Bertinelli likely spent more than $6,900 on the vehicle, though.
She and Van Halen didn’t wed until 1981.
Eventually, she decided that mostly abstaining from alcohol would allow her to feel her best.
“I don’t need anything to amplify my happiness right now.
I feel high just on life.
I recently went out to dinner with a friend, and I had ginger ale in a wine glass.
And it felt like I was celebrating,” she said.
But Bertinelli’s sobriety is selective.
Among the Bertinelli Estates options are a Moscato, a Chardonnay, a Sangiovese, and more.
Many celebrities fly private, Valerie Bertinelli included.
Either way, someone was spending lots of money on Bertinelli’s flight.
Their luxurious life together started with an incredibly expensive wedding.
The expensive wedding must’ve been more than worth it for Van Halen and Bertinelli, though.
Soon after the event, the newlyweds both gushed that it was a good decision.
“Even when I feel sad now, I’ve never felt more fulfilled.
I never thought anything could be this wonderful.
Professional chefs are particularly partial to pricey kitchen tools, and Valerie Bertinelli is no exception.
On her list was a Nespresso milk frother that retails for $99.
Another expensive item on Bertinelli’s list was a Le Creuset nonstick pan.
Le Creuset is a notoriously lavish brand, and its nonstick pans today start at around $110.
“These are the nonstick pans that I use every single day!
I have them in a bunch of sizes, these are only four of them I have more!”
Bertinelli said of her Le Creuset pans.
A pound of Morton salt, meanwhile, can be purchased at Walmart for around $3.
In 2011, a few years afterher divorce from Eddie Van Halenwas finalized, Bertinelli married Tom Vitale.
Bertinelli and Vitale had signed a prenuptial agreement, but Vitale contested the agreement and sought spousal support.
What was made public is Bertinelli’s new relationship status.
“I’m in love.
It’s a seesaw of emotions because I was adamant I was never falling in love again …
I found joy first, and then a man entered my life,” Bertinelli toldPeoplein early 2024.
Bertinelli has not disclosed whether she has to financially support her new boyfriend.
