Valerie Bertinelli Says 'I Do' in New Year's Wedding

By Christine Fenno Posted Jan 2nd 2011 08:15AM

More wedding news out of Hollywood, as another star kicked off her new year by walking down the aisle.

After becoming engaged earlier this year, 'Hot in Cleveland' star Valerie Bertinelli, 50, exchanged vows on Saturday night with her longtime boyfriend, 49-year-old financial planner Tom Vitale.

The wedding -- Bertinelli's second -- was an intimate affair in Malibu, hosted by the couple at their home, according to People.com. The guest list numbered approximately 100, including Bertinelli's 19-year-old son, Wolfie -- her only child with ex-husband Eddie Van Halen, who was also in attendance.

Other VIPs at the nuptials included 'Cleveland' co-stars Jane Leeves and Wendie Mallick, as well as Bertinelli's 'One Day at a Time' co-stars Pat Harrington and Mackenzie Phillips, both of whom reportedly made heartfelt toasts at the reception.

"We're so happy!" Bertinelli told People.com, about her wedding news.

The former 'One Day at a Time' teen star first met Vitale in 2004, and the couple got engaged in March on a getaway in Italy.

Bertinelli's first wedding was in 1981; she and Eddie Van Halen split in 2000, and finalized their divorce in 2007. An amicable friendship developed after they ended their long relationship, and the actress was a guest at Van Halen's 2009 wedding.

Of her fresh start with Vitale, the Jenny Craig spokeswoman told AARP magazine earlier this year, "After Ed and I separated, I thought, 'I'll finish raising my son, and I'll go away, have about 40 cats, and just get nice and fat.' I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life....[Now] I can't imagine my life...till the day I die, without him....Marriage at this age is so much different than when I was first married at 20. I feel incredibly lucky because here I am [at] 50 and I feel like I really am in the prime of my life."

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Sunday 02 January

By judy

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well congrats i wish i could have what you have valerie i grew up watching you on one day at a time i'm only 4 yrs younger than you but i sure enjoyed watching you on the show and still watch you when ever you get a show to do or a movie have a wonderful honeymoon i never had one of those but maybe one day if i ever get lucky

By buffy

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I love Valerie. She's a doll. But at fifty, c'mon. He is with her for the fame and money. Try to convince me if she was a store clerk, he'd be saying "I do" to her. No way. He'd be with a much younger girl. I hate to say it but I predict she will be the next Sandra Bullock. Too bad, because she really is a doll.

By JudyB

Wow, Buffy, it's great that you can see the bright side of life! Sure would love to have you for a friend.

By Scooter Pie

I know many people today can't relate to this possibility, however they may actually LOVE EACH OTHER!

By Tina

This is in response to Buffy. Do you really think that if it weren't for her fame and money he would be with a much younger girl? Are you kidding? He's no spring chicken at 49-years-old, he's bald, and he's neither handsome nor rich. What young girl would possibly want him? I honestly don't know what Valerie Bertinelli sees in him, because she still looks good, but I wish them well.

By dtorres

Well buffy, they have been together for a very long time..and she was doing television movies..not like Sandra Bullock..now she looks great and has a new TV series...and they were both fat together before the started this diet together..so get real

By tony

Wishing you both all the best...you go girl...you paid your dues and your entitled to happiness....happy for you both

By packers4lif

Valerie not a beauty? Are you high?, She is still STUNNING at 50 Her husband is one lucky guy....

By kisswoman

Congratulations to Valerie. She still looks great. I hope I look as good in another 5 years....lol

By Carol

best wishes. :)

By Cage Fighting Champion of the Universe

What's with her squinty eyes? Is she Chinese, or something?

By Jane

She's smiling so hard from being so happy. Maybe you should try it sometime.

By mw

Always liked Valerie, congrats to the happy couple.

By leon

I guess some people just can't stand to live alone. They will do anything to avoid living in an empty house.

By kirk anderson

Obviously you could not do anything about living in an empty house! Go feed your cats.

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I hate cats. I hate my ex wife too.

Monday 03 January

By Sherylynne

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Leon...No surprise that you are an ex! Cats probably hate you, too.

By Skinnyminny2006

Valerie at 50 is still gorgeous, and she looks happier than ever! As for her son's name, Wolfie is short for Wolfgang, which totally fits his last name-Van Halen!!!

JudyB I'm replying to you regardless.

First of all, I am a wonderful friend, daughter, mother, sister, etc. I just happen to be realistic. Like I said I love Valerie and have always been a fan of hers. She's an inspiration to me-I happen to be her age and she and I are the same type in looks, personality etc.

Just telling it like it is. Some people say that if you speak the truth then you are bitter, unhappy,etc. I am neither I just happen to be very perceptive.

I perceive that you are living in a dream and you need to wake up and smell the coffee. Good luck to you Judy.

By ed baggett

He must be rich or something..he ain't no beauty !

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