I don't see a thing wrong with what Valerie did in the PAST, because that is what it is, her PAST! Why are people so judgmental of what others try to do to help themselves??? I have to wonder about those that pass that harsh judgement, what they are hiding about their past!

What I gleaned from today's show with Valerie Bertinelli (whom I've admired since One Day at a Time was on TV), is that no matter how bad things get (or got), no matter what you did or didn't do, you can change if you want to badly enough. She saw the track her life was on, stopped dead, and changed it. I found her show very inspirational, cried though a lot of it because I can relate to her weigh issues, and resolved to stay on track with my own weight loss journey (not with Jenny, but another weight loss program).

I have to wonder if momosss watched the same show I saw today. Valerie is to be admired for her courage in writing her "tell-all" book giving us a glimpse of the kind of behind the scenes life she led before, during and after her marriage. There are many people who can identify with the things she went through. By example she's proven that it IS possible to identify the causes in life that led us to make bad choices and then have the strength and courage to correct them.

Valerie is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside and an inspiration to those who think it's too late to regain dignity and self-esteem. Kudos to you Valerie. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I ordered your book right after the show and can't wait to read it!

I was dissappointed too. I was also surprised when Oprah was asking a question about Valerie's first sexual experience with Eddie and she was making these lewd gestures with her hands, just like a young guy would do when talking about sex with his buddies. No class on todays' show!

Bravo Valerie for stepping up. Your son and Tom should be very proud. Everyone who has not suffered the shame of youthful mistakes please stand up. My butt is still in my seat.

Thanks for the show.

I think it's a shame that all you were able to do with what she shared in this interview is take the information and criticize her for it. At least she had the guts to say I am human, I've made mistakes and I am learning from them and growing as a person. We all have the oppotunity in our lives to do well and be role models. She is an actress, that is her profession. It doesn't make her any more responsible for other peoples lives or choices than it does you. What have you done today to make a difference? I say bravo to her for having the guts to put herself out there in front of people like you.

I was also disappointed. I see no "courage" in exposing yourself when it comes with a multi-million dollar book deal. Her son should be proud of her? Would you have been proud if as a teenager you were forced to endure mom telling millions of Americans about her drug use and promiscuity? Valerie has been fortunate enough to never have her reputation reflect her actions, yet she has sold it for a few pennies. Oprah, shame, shame. America is filled with inspirational women who have overcome obstacles not of their own making. Showing this pampered, indulgent, lazy child is nothing but an insult!

I love ValerieI thought she was open, honest , and a normal every day person like any of us. I think we all can relate to at least somethings in her life. I was not that shocked about her life.
Wish her the best always and am going to purchase her book today. Donna Mi.

My, my If you don't think there are a lot of young people out there who saw this interview and think that's they can do whatever they want and their lives will work out find, then think again. I am sick and tired of these actors doing all kinds of sick, twisted and disgusting things and expect people to call them hero's after they make their confessions via a big book deal. I find this woman to be low and sad who will do anything to have that camera on themselves one more time.