Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Anne Bertinelli is an American actress and television personality. She began acting as a child and made her screen debut in a 1974 episode of Apple's Way. She gained wide recognition for portraying Barbara Cooper Royer on the sitcom One Day at a Time (1975–1984), winning two Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in several television films and played the titular character in the sitcom Sydney (1990). Bertinelli earned adult stardom with the religious drama series Touched by an Angel (2001–2003) and the sitcom Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015), netting her a SAG Award nomination. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. She has since hosted several programs for Food Network, including the cooking shows Valerie's Home Cooking (2015–2023) and Kids Baking Championship (2015–2024). She won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her hosting, and signed a deal with Food Network in 2021.