Valerie Bertinelli Reveals New Boyfriend, Two Years After Divorce Heartbreak
Valerie Bertinelli, 63, recently revealed on Instagram that she has found a new boyfriend following past heartbreaks. She shared a selfie with lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song “So High School,” hinting at her new relationship. This comes two years after her divorce from Tom Vitale and four years after the death of her first husband, Eddie Van Halen.
Her new partner is writer Mike Goodnough, known as the Hoarse Whisperer. Earlier this month, Bertinelli hinted to USA TODAY that she had met someone special, expressing gratitude for the relationship, which she described as unique. Goodnough confirmed the dating rumors in a humorous Substack post, where he playfully asked Bertinelli about their relationship.
In her new cookbook, Indulge, Bertinelli reflected on her love for Van Halen, stating they never stopped loving each other despite their divorce. She began following Goodnough on social media in 2016, and they started messaging after her divorce in 2022. Bertinelli described him as “really funny” and “incredibly talented,” and recently told PEOPLE Magazine, “I’m in love,” expressing her surprise at finding love again. We’re happy to see her content!
