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Valerie Bertinelli Says a Diet Company Fired Her After She Regained Weight

She recalls a 50‑pound loss as a 2007 spokesperson, now prioritizing mental health.

Overview

  • On The Drew Barrymore Show, the 65-year-old recounted losing a spokesperson job after weight returned following a public 50‑pound loss.
  • She said the company told her they could not continue because she was gaining weight again.
  • She described wearing a size 12 at her 2012 Walk of Fame ceremony, having reached size 4 at her smallest, and being about a size 10 today.
  • She did not name the company, though outlets note her earlier spokesperson role for Jenny Craig based on her 2008 memoir and prior marketing.
  • She emphasized mental and emotional health over size and has said she no longer weighs herself, with a new book, Getting Naked, reported for release on March 10, 2026.