Valerie Bertinelli thought she was done with love after her rough split. But things didn’t go as planned. The famous actress and Food Network show has found love again with writer and single dad Mike Goodnough.
Bertinelli’s Problems in the Past
The actor, who is 64 years old, has been open about having problems with relationships and her self-esteem. In 2007, she got divorced from rock star Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, she got divorced from financial planner Tom Vitale after a costly marriage.
Bertinelli’s Way Back to Health
Bertinelli has been open about the mental abuse she went through and her path to healing. She says that writing, therapy, and thinking about herself helped her grow.
“I’ve learned to forgive and recognize my worth,” she stated. “Forgiveness is a gift, and I’m grateful for this new chapter.”
Now come Mike Goodnough.
Goodnough is a photographer, writer, and single dad who is 54 years old. They met on Instagram and quickly became friends before falling in love.
Bertinelli praised, “He’s nice, calm, smart, and funny.” “This man is worth fighting my demons for.”
Goodnough has been open about being a single parent and his desire to break the cycle of sadness that he experienced as a child.
Love Over Long Distance
Bertinelli and Goodnough love spending time together, even though being in a long-distance relationship can be hard at times. In June 2024, at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards, they walked the red carpet for the first time.
Goodnough said, “Being apart makes the time we spend together more valuable.”
Fans are thrilled that Bertinelli is now happy. On her social media posts, people say things like “You deserve it!” and “I’m so happy for you!”
A Word About Second Chances
She shows that it’s never too late to find love and happiness, even after losing someone close to you.
While Bertinelli and Goodnough go through life together, fans eagerly follow their love story because it shows that love can win over everything, even bad things.
