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Valerie Bertinelli Opens Up About Body Image Struggles

3/30/2026

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Valerie Bertinelli, 65, discussed body-image struggles during appearances promoting her memoir, Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect.
She underwent four breast implant surgeries in 2024 due to severe complications, describing her breasts as deformed.
She shared an infection that led to additional surgeries and uneven results.
Public reaction was mixed; some praised her honesty, others criticized self-deprecation, while she aims to inspire others.

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Valerie Bertinelli, 65, discussed body-image struggles during appearances promoting her memoir, Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect.
She underwent four breast implant surgeries in 2024 due to severe complications, describing her breasts as deformed.
She shared an infection that led to additional surgeries and uneven results.
Public reaction was mixed; some praised her honesty, others criticized self-deprecation, while she aims to inspire others.