Exploring Valerie Bertinelli’s Michigan Connection
Valerie Bertinelli has a Michigan connection! (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
Here in the Rock World, when we think of Wolfgang Van Halen, we think of his late father, Eddie Van Halen. However, Wolf’s mom is also incredibly famous in her own right! It’s actress Valerie Bertinelli! Recently, on the Food Network she made a comment about Michigan that I had to look up. Let’s explore Valerie Bertinelli’s Michigan connection!
I had no idea that Michigan held a special place in Valerie’s heart. Turns out, it does, and she has a history here! Let’s dive in.
Exploring Valerie Bertinelli’s Michigan Connection
Recently, I was watching an episode of Beat Bobby Flay on The Food Network that featured Valerie. She was one of the guest judges on the popular food challenge TV show. In the episode, the contestants had to cook some sort of fish. So, Bobby asked Valerie and the other judge (I can’t remember who it was) if they’ve ever gone fishing. Valerie responded by confirming she had and remembers her first time fishing in Michigan, or something along those lines. She definitely mentioned memories in Michigan fishing. Also, she mentioned it so casually that it struck me as odd. Is she a Michigander? How did I not know that? From the way she said the comment, it was clear she has some sort of connection to the Mitten State.
Bored and curious, I decided to look into this. I always love discovering celebrities with ties to Michigan. We already know about Kid Rock and Eminem. However, there are many more that aren’t discussed as much.
First, I went to Wikipedia. Typically, you can find out a lot about the early life of celebrities and where they grew up. Turns out, I didn’t have to look far. Wikipedia had an answer I was looking for! In the Early Life And Education section, it mentions her father worked for General Motors. Okay, there’s definitely a chance she has a real Michigan connection. If you have a family member who works for the Big Three, it makes sense. Scrolling some more, it quickly mentioned she had spent time in Clarkston, Michigan. Get out! That’s where I’m from! You’re telling me that not only is she from Michigan, but she lived in little old Clarkston? I was mind blown.
Valerie Bertinelli Lived In Clarkston, Michigan
So, I went to Google. Then, I found a picture Valerie shared to Facebook of her younger self in Clarkston, Michigan. I couldn’t believe it! The picture had comments from Clarkstonians remembering her and talking about funny memories of their time in school together.
It’s a small world! Check out that photo and the comments that come with it below!
5 Celebrities Who Have Obviously Had Plastic Surgery
Hollywood is full of…very unique people. They live a life I don’t understand, nor do I have any interest in gaining a better understanding. However, on Dave & Chuck “The Freak,” we will still talk about Celebrity News. Typically, that news is different from what you’ll hear on the E! network. We prefer to poke fun at celebrities for all the things they do. For example, here are 5 celebrities who have obviously had plastic surgery.
We all want to look better. Well, except Chuck. He’s already as good looking as you can get. Unfortunately, these celebrities lack Chuck’s confidence. They definitely got plastic surgery to try to fix something, and it’s definitely clear to the naked eye.
5 Celebrities Who Have Obviously Had Plastic Surgery
Sometimes, a procedure may be necessary to improve health or to have a better standard of living. However, these examples don’t fall under that umbrella. I struggle to think of a time where a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) could save your life.
In Hollywood, there’s a pressure to stay beautiful and to look young. You know where else that’s a thing? Literally everywhere. Who doesn’t want to look better and appear young? Nobody wants to look older! Well, except for teens trying to get into a bar, or something. However, what we don’t all do is make drastic (and permanent) changes to ourselves in an effort to continue looking good. Instead, we the people turn to dieting and exercise. You know, things that are actually good for you!
Now, sometimes these procedures can be totally normal and fine. We’re not teasing anyone who has had plastic surgery or any sort of cosmetic procedure. A little Botox can go a long way! No, we’re focusing on the celebs who went way beyond what’s necessary. Like, these celebs could be featured on an episode of “Botched.”
What’s weird is when celebrities try to pretend or claim they didn’t have any plastic surgery, when it’s clearly obvious. Not only is it clear just by looking at them, but do they know the internet exists? We can see photos of you from last week, last year, 10 years ago, and more. You can’t hide from your past! Not with the internet the way it is.
Here are 5 celebs who have definitely gone under the knife (even if they claim they didn’t).
Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.
