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Valerie Bertinelli Advocates for Therapy in Entertainment Contracts

4/9/2025

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Valerie Bertinelli opened up about her challenging journey as a young actor on One Day at a Time during her heartfelt chat on The Drew Barrymore Show. She shared how Bonnie Franklin, her on-screen mother, urged her to pursue therapy. Bertinelli passionately backed Ariana Grande's push for therapy clauses in contracts, highlighting the crucial need for mental health support in the entertainment world.

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Valerie Bertinelli opened up about her challenging journey as a young actor on One Day at a Time during her heartfelt chat on The Drew Barrymore Show. She shared how Bonnie Franklin, her on-screen mother, urged her to pursue therapy. Bertinelli passionately backed Ariana Grande's push for therapy clauses in contracts, highlighting the crucial need for mental health support in the entertainment world.