Valerie Bertinelli announced to her fans that she finally felt ‘free’ in an Instagram post shared on Sunday while celebrating her first New Year’s after her divorce from Tom Vitale. 

The Hot In Cleveland star, 62, additionally shared a short clip on the post showcasing herself flashing a bright smile and twirling around as she fully embraced 2023, penning that, ‘There is so much to look forward to.’ 

The TV personality joyfully announced last year in November that her divorce from Vitale had been officially finalized after 11 years of marriage, stating on Twitter at the time, ‘I am officially f**king divorced!’  

'Free': Valerie Bertinelli, 62, shared an Instagram video on Sunday as she celebrated the New Year, and expressed in the caption that she felt 'free' after her divorce from Tom Vitale two months earlier

‘Free’: Valerie Bertinelli, 62, shared an Instagram video on Sunday as she celebrated the New Year, and expressed in the caption that she felt ‘free’ after her divorce from Tom Vitale two months earlier 

The Golden Globe winner could be seen in a short selfie video that was easily filmed with her phone camera as she held a cheerful smile on her face. 

The talented actress twirled around with her right arm out in the air, while Taylor Swift’s track, Clean, from the singer’s 1989 album, played in the background. 

Valerie decided to create the quick reel with the sun slowly setting in the horizon as she opted for comfort wearing a long-sleeved, white sweater with black, embroidered patterns. 

The cooking star penned a heartfelt caption to her 1.1 million Instagram followers as she fully embraced the new chapter and year of her life, following her divorce that took place two months earlier in November. 

‘This new year day is coming in so much happier than last year’s, ‘ Valerie typed out, adding that, ‘From a young age, New Year’s Day has been one of my absolute favorite days, for the last 5-6 years it’s been one of the saddest.’ 

A fresh start: In the caption of her New Year's themed post, the Hot In Cleveland star wrote, 'This new year day is coming in so much happier than last year’s'

A fresh start: In the caption of her New Year’s themed post, the Hot In Cleveland star wrote, ‘This new year day is coming in so much happier than last year’s’ 

Valerie then positively added, ‘No more. There is so much to look forward to now, when before it just looked endlessly sad, scary, lonely and stressful.’ 

The TV personality then explained that although she has, ‘no idea what’s ahead for me,’ the star is, ‘not worried. I’m free.’

‘This new years day, 2023, is the first day of the rest of my life! I wish all of you every bit of joy and happiness and kindness that you claim. It’s all yours. Grab it!’ Valerie happily penned to her fans. 

The comment section was flooded with words of support to the actress from social media users. 

Her former One Day At A Time co-star, Mackenzie Phillips, typed out, ‘Yes! You look radiantly happy and that’s so inspiring. I love you, sister.’ 

No worries: The TV personality then explained that although she has, 'no idea what’s ahead for me,' the star is, 'not worried. I’m free'

No worries: The TV personality then explained that although she has, ‘no idea what’s ahead for me,’ the star is, ‘not worried. I’m free’ 

Positive words: Valerie then sent motivation to her followers and expressed, 'I wish all of you every bit of joy and happiness and kindness that you claim. It’s all yours. Grab it!'

Positive words: Valerie then sent motivation to her followers and expressed, ‘I wish all of you every bit of joy and happiness and kindness that you claim. It’s all yours. Grab it!’

Valerie had tied the knot with businessman, Tom, in 2011 but after 11 years of marriage, the actress filed for a legal separation in November 2021. In May 2022, she took another step and filed for divorce, citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ 

Months later, their divorce was finalized days before Thanksgiving in November 2022. The star shared the big news by uploading a video onto her main social media pages

The actress emotionally announced, ‘The papers are all signed, they’re about to be filed, on 11/22/22, I am officially f**king divorced! Happily divorced! God.’ 

‘Finally. It’s finally over. Yes!’ and tweeted out, ‘11.22.22 second best day of my life,’ along with the video. 

Before her marriage to Tom, Valerie was married to Eddie Van Halen, musician and lead guitarist for the rock band called, Van Halen. The two tied the knot in 1981 but divorced in 2007. They share one son together, Wolfgang, now 31.  

Big announcement: Valerie revealed to her followers in November 2022 that her divorce from Tim Vitale was officially finalized

Big announcement: Valerie revealed to her followers in November 2022 that her divorce from Tim Vitale was officially finalized 

Recent separation: The One Day At A Time actress filed for a legal separation from Tom in November 2021, and their divorce was finalized one year later; the two seen in October 2012 in NYC

Recent separation: The One Day At A Time actress filed for a legal separation from Tom in November 2021, and their divorce was finalized one year later; the two seen in October 2012 in NYC 

Shortly after announcing that she was ‘happily divorced,’ Valerie whisked herself away to Italy and spent her Thanksgiving holiday with her son, Wolfgang. 

During an interview on the Today show in June of last year, the actress was asked whether she will look for love again after her second divorce, and responded with, ‘Oh God, no.’

The award winner explained the reason was because she, ‘can’t imagine ever trusting anyone again to let into my life. So I have some trust issues that I’m sure I’m going to have to get past.’ 

Valerie further stated, ‘I am gonna be more happy to be happily divorced and spend the rest of my life alone,’ adding that she has ‘six cats and my dog and my son, and hopefully one day grandchildren.’

Celebration: Shortly after announcing that she was 'happily divorced,' Valerie flew to Italy and spent her Thanksgiving with her son, Wolfgang, whom she shares with first husband, Eddie Van Halen

Celebration: Shortly after announcing that she was ‘happily divorced,’ Valerie flew to Italy and spent her Thanksgiving with her son, Wolfgang, whom she shares with first husband, Eddie Van Halen 

First marriage: Valerie was married to Eddie Van Halen when the two tied the knot in 1981, however they divorced in 2007 and share one son together, Wolfgang, now 31

First marriage: Valerie was married to Eddie Van Halen when the two tied the knot in 1981, however they divorced in 2007 and share one son together, Wolfgang, now 31



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