Valerie Bertinelli responds to body shamers after bra, underwear selfie

Valerie Bertinelli refuses to let negativity bring her down!

The actress, aged 64, clapped back at critics who body-shamed her for embracing her curves in a bra and underwear while sharing her self-love journey.

Responding to judgmental comments, Bertinelli posted two images of herself in a covered-up outfit and wrote, “To all of you who would pass judgment on my body, the photo, and my reasons for posting it, I hope you can find it in your heart to not judge yourself as harshly as you judge others.”

She explained that she has faced judgment throughout her life and emphasized that her own self-assessment is what truly matters.

Bertinelli stressed the importance of inner character and growth, stating, “More importantly, what is my character like? Am I kind to people? When I’m not kind, what is in my way? Is it my ego or my emotions? Or both? How can I change and grow to be the best version of me today, in this body.”

She shared that it took nearly three years of emotional work to reach a positive mental state and overcome physical setbacks earlier this year.

She confidently stated, “I don’t care what you think of my body. I don’t care what you think about my posting about it. For the first time in my life, I love my body as it is.”

While acknowledging that her body is not the same as her 20-year-old self, Bertinelli expressed regret for disliking her younger physique.

She concluded her message by expressing gratitude for her journey and embracing her current body, stating, “Even as challenging as it’s been and is, I am grateful for this journey and I wouldn’t trade this body for my 20-year-old body any day. Ever.”

Despite facing criticism, Bertinelli received an outpouring of love from most of her followers.

Recently, she shared her struggles with anxiety and even revealed a cut on her arm after a stage mishap.

In celebration of her divorce from Tom Vitale being finalized in 2022, Bertinelli marked “two years of freedom,” emphasizing the importance of self-worth and moving forward.

After her divorce, Bertinelli was in a long-distance relationship with Mike Goodnough, which ended in early November after ten months together.