Valerie Bertinelli and her boyfriend Mike Goodnough have ended their 10-month relationship, which began as a long-distance romance earlier this year. Despite their efforts to maintain the relationship with a "three-week rule" to see each other regularly, the couple has decided to part ways. Bertinelli, who was previously married to Eddie Van Halen and Tom Vitale, had described Goodnough as a kindred spirit and praised his talents and personality.
Valerie Bertinelli, 64, has ended her 10-month relationship with writer Mike Goodnough, 54. The couple, who met on Instagram, went public with their romance in April 2024 and attended the Daytime Emmys together in June. Bertinelli cited the challenges of a long-distance relationship as a factor in their split. Previously married to Eddie Van Halen and Tom Vitale, Bertinelli recently expressed her political views on Instagram, supporting Kamala Harris and advocating for reproductive rights.
Valerie Bertinelli's boyfriend, writer Mike Goodnough, confirmed their relationship in a heartfelt post, expressing his adoration for the actress and their connection. Bertinelli also shared details about their meeting and budding romance, revealing that they initially connected on social media before meeting in person. The actress, who has been married twice before, has been open about her happiness with Goodnough, and the two seem to have bonded over parenthood, with Goodnough describing himself as a "father" in his Substack bio.
Valerie Bertinelli's boyfriend has been revealed as writer Mike Goodnough, who confirmed their relationship in an essay on his Substack site, expressing his adoration for the actress and their "good" relationship. The couple had hinted at their relationship previously, and Bertinelli had spoken highly of Goodnough in interviews. This comes nearly two years after Bertinelli's divorce from Tom Vitale, and she was previously married to rock icon Eddie Van Halen.
