American actress and television personality Valerie Bertinelli is making headlines for her honest approach to self-love and body positivity via an Instagram post. The 64-year-old star recently shared a mirror selfie on Instagram that created a wave of admiration from fans.
In the photo, the actor posed in a black bikini. She was standing in a Manhattan hotel bathroom.
Her caption read:
"At some point I will talk about the madness my body has been through this year. But right now every lump, bump, wrinkle, and saggy part of me just feels acceptance and simple appreciation to be standing in front of a mirror in a hotel bathroom in downtown Manhattan ready to color my roots late on a Monday night."
Valerie Bertinelli advocates body positivity on Instagram
The heartfelt Instagram post by the actor comes after a year of physical and emotional challenges. From battling injuries to experiencing anxiety attacks, her audience has connected deeply to her openness.
Valerie Bertinelli gained limelight as a teenager while playing Barbara Cooper Royer on the beloved sitcom One Day at a Time. Her acting earned her two Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She is loved by many television audiences. Over the years, she gradually expanded her career into hosting popular cooking shows and authoring loved books.
Previously, Bertinelli has been seen being vocal about her personal struggles, from weight battles to mental health challenges. Her positive vibe has made her a relatable figure to many who are going through aging, injuries, and anxiety.
The Instagram post, where Valerie Bertinelli posted a mirror selfie, garnered over 160K reactions with several positive comments. One fan commented:
"You are FABULOUS❤️ inside and out….. wish you nothing but happiness…. Lord knows when we get to this age, we deserve it…. Hugs", commented @mcgeejolene
Multiple other admiring comments lined up in her post:
"Valerie, you have never been more beautiful. Your body shows a life lived and loved. It could not be more perfect", remarked @seattlesoul
"Amazing bodies that endure so much & carry us through it all", commented @leisawoolsey
"You look amazing. We have accept our bodies through every stage in life. It may be hard to accept but I am happy to be alive. Battling pancreatic cancer and what chemo does to your body is not pretty. But I accept it and it's the process", shared @rosieg.playmymusic.fm
Referring to this post and the waves of positivity Valerie Bertinelli's fans showed, she again took to Instagram to share her feelings.
The new post is captioned:
"First of all, to those of you who felt a connection to my prior post and identified with what I was talking about, (empowering ourselves to focus on our own self-acceptance and self-love), thank you and thank you for your kindness. I see you. We are in this together."
It continues:
"To all of you that would sit in judgment of my body, the photo, and my reason for posting it, I hope you find a place in your heart to not judge yourself as harshly as you judge others. I have dealt with judgment my entire life starting from when I was a young girl."
"It has taken me a long time to realize that my judgment, with patient discernment, is the only judgment that counts."
Beauty lies in imperfection: Valerie Bertinelli's post resonates with this fact strongly.
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