Recently, Valerie Bertinelli, well-known for her roles in One Day at a Time and Hot in Cleveland, gave fans a glimpse into a part of her career that many might not remember. She revealed that she once stepped away from the screen to take on a live theater role.
In a throwback post on Instagram, the 65-year-old actress shared a photo from her time in the play Vanities, performed in Santa Barbara during the 1980s.
Valerie Bertinelli shares throwback photo from her time in the stage show ‘Vanities’
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In the photo she shared, Valerie appears youthful and full of life, enjoying every moment on stage. Vanities follows three friends as they grow from high school to college and into adult life.
Though she did not mention which role she played, the joy in her caption says it all: “Just a short run and a whole heck of a lot of fun.” Playwright Jack Heifner even mentioned her in a recent interview while he was recalling the many amazing actresses who brought his play to life.
Fans were excited to see Valerie Bertinelli’s throwback photos
Fans filled the comment section with love and admiration. Some remembered the time, while others were just surprised to see this side of her career. One person wrote, “You’re just as beautiful now as you were back then.” Another said, “Wow, you were the ‘it’ girl… and you still are.”
Even after decades in the spotlight, many are still inspired by her openness. In recent years, many fans know Valerie as a friendly face on the Food Network. But this throwback has reminded fans of the many chapters and phases she has lived through, both personally and professionally.