11 September 2025<\/time>\n <\/p>\nValerie Bertinelli was a “people pleaser for far too long”.<\/p>\n
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Valerie Bertinelli used to be a people-pleaser<\/p>\n
\nThe 65-year-old actress admits that ageing has led her to look at life, and her approach to it, in a totally different way.<\/p>\n
\nDuring an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Valerie explained: “I had to turn 64 before I really caught on. I was that people pleaser for far too long. And I just decided after everything that happened last year, I’m done. I’m done.”<\/p>\n
\nValerie is now determined to put her own interests first.<\/p>\n
\nThe actress – who was married to Tom Vitale between 2011 and 2022 – shared: “I’m going to put myself [first] – I have to care about myself. And at this age, I care less about what people who don’t know me think about me.”<\/p>\n
\nMeanwhile, in 2024, Valerie announced that she was taking a break from social media to focus on her mental health.<\/p>\n
\nThe actress revealed via Instagram that she was stepping back from social media platforms, explaining that she was “in need of a mental health break”.<\/p>\n
\nShe shared on Instagram at the time: “The last six or so weeks have been\u2026a LOT.<\/p>\n
\n“And while I am incredibly grateful for all your support for my book and everyone I\u2019ve had the good fortune to meet, this here introvert in extrovert\u2019s clothing is in need of a mental health break. (sic)”<\/p>\n
\nValerie stressed at the time that she was “good”, despite stepping back from social media.<\/p>\n
\nThe TV star – who has subsequently returned to platforms like Instagram – continued: “I know, I know, this isn\u2019t an airport, I don\u2019t need to announce my departure. I just know how some of you worry about me if I don\u2019t post often enough.<\/p>\n
\n“But, I\u2019m good.<\/p>\n
\n“Honest.<\/p>\n
\n“Taking a little social media cleanse\/detox and a mental health break is a good thing and I\u2019m grateful I\u2019m at a place in my life where I\u2019m aware enough to know when I\u2019m overwhelmed and mentally\/emotionally exhausted.<\/p>\n
\n“Y\u2019all take care of yourselves.<\/p>\n
\n“I\u2019ll be back before you know it. [heart emoji] (sic)”<\/p>\n
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