Valerie Bertinelli Talks Cats, Chaos & Cat Mom Life!
Emmy-winning actress Valerie Bertinelli joins Michelle Fern on the Cattitude podcast to talk about her beloved cats, her new book Getting Naked, and life as a proud cat mom.
It’s the 300th episode of Cattitude, and Michelle Fern is celebrating in a big way with a very special guest: Valerie Bertinelli! From One Day at a Time to Hot in Cleveland, Valerie has been part of our lives for decades—but on this episode, cat lovers get to meet a whole different side of her: devoted cat mom, passionate animal lover, voracious reader, and the heart behind her new projects, including Getting Naked and Valerie’s Place. Valerie shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about her feline family—Batman, Henry, Tigger, Bubba, and Beau—along with the chaos, cuddles, spraying, scratching, litter box drama, and unconditional love that come with life in a multi-cat household. She also opens up about vulnerability, grief, books, food, and why animals help us see ourselves with more compassion. It’s funny, warm, deeply real, and the perfect way to mark this milestone episode of Cattitude.
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Does Valerie Bertinelli Have Cats?
Yes! Actress and television personality Valerie Bertinelli is a devoted cat lover and proud cat mom. In this special Cattitude Episode 300 interview with host Michelle Fern on Pet Life Radio, Valerie shares stories about her cats Batman, Henry, Tigger, Bubba, and Beau, and talks about life with a house full of feline personalities.
BIO:
Valerie Bertinelli is an Emmy-winning actress, television personality, bestselling author, and beloved pop culture icon whose career has spanned more than five decades. She first rose to national fame as Barbara Cooper on the hit sitcom One Day at a Time, a role that earned her two Golden Globe Awards and made her one of television’s most recognizable young stars.
Over the years, Bertinelli has built an impressive and diverse career in television, film, and publishing. She starred for six seasons in the hit comedy series Hot in Cleveland alongside Betty White, Jane Leeves, and Wendie Malick, and has appeared in numerous television movies and series that have made her a familiar and beloved face to audiences for generations.
In addition to acting, Bertinelli has become widely known as a television host and culinary personality. Her Food Network series Valerie’s Home Cooking ran for more than a decade and earned her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Host. Through the show, she shared her passion for food, family traditions, and approachable home cooking with viewers across the country.
Bertinelli is also a New York Times bestselling author, having written several popular books including memoirs and cookbooks. Her latest memoir, Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect, is a deeply personal reflection on self-acceptance, healing, vulnerability, and the life experiences that shaped her both on and off screen.
Continuing to evolve creatively, Bertinelli recently launched Valerie’s Place, a new lifestyle platform that brings together her love of cooking, books, conversation, and community. Through live cooking sessions, a podcast, book discussions, and interactive content, she connects directly with fans in a warm, authentic environment centered on shared interests and meaningful connection.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Bertinelli is a passionate animal lover and lifelong cat person. A devoted cat mom, she frequently shares stories about her beloved feline companions and the joy they bring to her home and life.
From television and cooking to writing and community building, Valerie Bertinelli continues to inspire audiences with her humor, honesty, warmth, and enduring authenticity.
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